Events, Culture, Beach Activities and Local Visits in Chipiona and Costa Ballena by Date
August in Chipiona is full of late evenings, beach events, flamenco, open-air cinema, music, wine tastings and local traditions. This guide brings together the main activities from the official Chipiona cultural, festive and tourist programme so that visitors staying in Costa Ballena, Rota or Chipiona can plan their days more easily.
The information below is based on the Chipiona Tourist Office programme, last updated on 31 July 2026. Events, times and visits may change, so it is always worth checking with the Tourist Office before making special plans.
Regular Visits and Activities in Chipiona
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Regla
The Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Regla is one of Chipiona’s most important landmarks, standing beside Playa de Regla and deeply connected to the town’s religious life.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 12:00 and from 17:00 to 20:30. Sundays from 07:30 to 12:30 and from 17:00 to 20:30.
Guided visits: Tuesdays and Fridays at 19:00.
Price: €5.
Tickets: Purchased in advance at the sanctuary souvenir shop.
Information and reservations: 956 370 189 / [email protected]
Guided Visits to the Corrales de Pesca
Guided visits to Chipiona’s traditional fishing weirs take place during July, August and September.
Price: Free.
Booking: Prior registration is essential and places are subject to availability.
Reservations: Chipiona Tourist Office, 956 929 065 / [email protected]
Chipiona Lighthouse
The programme lists the Chipiona Lighthouse as the highest lighthouse in Spain, at 69 metres with 322 steps. However, the guide currently marks lighthouse visits as cancelled.
Centro de Interpretación “Cádiz y el Nuevo Mundo”
This interpretation centre is dedicated to the relationship between the province of Cádiz and the discovery and colonisation of America.
Address: Calle Castillo, 7
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays, 10:00 to 14:00. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Price: General entry €2. Reduced entry €1. Free for students with valid student card and children under 7.
Payment: Card only.
Centro de Interpretación “Rocío Jurado. La Voz del Milenio”
This centre is dedicated to the life and work of Rocío Jurado, with recreated spaces, dresses, photographs, personal objects and awards.
Address: Avenida de Granada, 37
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00. Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 14:00. Closed Monday.
Price: Adults €9. Children under 14, pensioners and youth card holders €6. Groups of 10 or more €7.
Information: 685 935 179 / 685 935 188 / www.rociojurado.es
Rocío Jurado Mausoleum
Place: San José Municipal Cemetery, Calle San José
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00. Sundays from 08:00 to 15:00. Closed on public holidays.
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O
Place: Plaza Juan Carlos I
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 13:00.
Mass times: Monday to Saturday at 20:30. Sundays and public holidays at 09:00, 11:00, 12:30 and 20:30.
Ermita del Cristo de las Misericordias
Place: Plaza Juan Carlos I
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday and public holidays from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 19:00 to 23:00.
Ermita Nuestra Señora de Regla del Pinar
Mass time: Sundays and public holidays at 11:30.
Wine Tourism in Chipiona
Chipiona is strongly connected to Moscatel wine, and several wineries offer visits by prior booking.
Bodega César Florido
Address: Calle Padre Lerchundi, 35 and 37
Prior booking required. Information: 956 371 285 / [email protected]
Bodega Mellado Martín
Address: Carretera de Rota, km 2
Prior booking required. Information: 956 370 197 / [email protected]
Bodega Cooperativa Católico Agrícola
Bodega de elaboración: Carretera Chipiona-Sanlúcar, km 2
Bodega de crianza y envejecimiento: Avenida de Regla, 8-10
Prior booking required. Information: 956 371 594 / [email protected]
Museo del Moscatel
Address: Avenida de Regla, 8-10
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 19:00 to 22:00.
Information: 956 371 804.
Vinum Enoturismo
Address: Carretera de Rota, km 0.7, Camino Rural del Butano
Wine visit with tasting of four wines: Fridays at 21:00 and Saturdays at 11:00.
Price: €15 per person.
Outdoor wine tastings: 1, 8 and 22 August, and 4 September, at 21:00.
Price: €35. Limited places.
Reservations: 637 516 674 / [email protected]
Nautical, Equestrian and Outdoor Activities
Municipal Sailing School
Place: Puerto Deportivo
Activities include Optimist, boards, kayak and light sailing for ages 7 and up.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00.
Information: 722 591 958 / [email protected]
Triman Nautic
Place: Puerto Deportivo
Boat rental, sailing, motor boats, excursions, fishing, jet ski rental and nautical school.
Information: 616 577 891 / [email protected]
Horse Riding
The programme includes Club Hípico La Garrocha, Club Hípico Los Majadales, Club Hípico Chipiona and Club Hípico La Alegría, offering activities such as riding lessons, dressage, horse routes and night routes.
Bike Rental
Bicicletas Valdés offers bicycle rental and sales in Chipiona and at Centro Comercial Los Olivos in Costa Ballena. Automotos Ramar offers bicycles and 125cc scooter rental.
August Events by Date
Saturday, 1 August
48th Open Chipiona Chess Tournament
Dates: 31 July to 2 August
Place: Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones
Time: To be confirmed
Information and registration: 651 632 244 / 615 083 639.
Fan Exhibition by María Rosa Cadierno Sánchez Opens
Dates: 1 August to 30 September
Place: Castillo de Chipiona, Calle Castillo 7
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 13:30. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Painting Exhibition: “Perspectivas”
Artists: Christian Castro, Adrian Pitts and Andy Russell
Dates: 31 July to 13 August
Place: Temporary Exhibition Hall, Castillo de Chipiona
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 20:30 to midnight. Sundays from 12:30 to 14:00 and from 20:30 to midnight.
Flamenco: Luis Perdiguero and Juan Gómez
Luis Perdiguero, singing, with Juan Gómez on guitar.
Place: Peña Flamenca “José Mercé”
Time: 22:00
Price: €10. Members free.
Vinum Outdoor Wine Tasting
Time: 21:00
Price: €35
Limited places. Reservations: 637 516 674.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Spiderman. Brand New Day
Dates: 31 July to 4 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Sunday, 2 August
Final Day of the 48th Open Chipiona Chess Tournament
Place: Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones
Information: 651 632 244 / 615 083 639.
Theatrical Visit at Castillo de Chipiona
Time: 11:30
Offered by the Nuevo Ateneo de Chipiona theatre group.
Prior registration is required and places are limited.
Information: Chipiona Tourist Office, [email protected] / 956 929 065.
Final Day of the Regli Sáenz and Mari Carmen Reyes Exhibition
Painting and ceramics exhibition.
Place: Peña El Chusco – Casa Manolo.
Monday, 3 August
XXIX Playa de Regla Petanque Tournament Begins
Dates: 3 to 13 August
Place: Manuel Andrade Petanque Courts, Playa de Regla
Registration: From 1 August at Chiringuito Lalo
Information: 677 101 577.
Painting and Sculpture Exhibition by Diego and María Montalbán Opens
Dates: 3 to 18 August
Place: Edificio San Fernando Exhibition Hall
Opening hours: 10:00 to 14:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.
Tuesday, 4 August
IV Oda Marítima in Honour of José Manuel Caballero Bonald
Programme:
10:00 – Route along the promenade, with a walk and poetry readings by José Manuel Caballero Bonald. Departure from Playa Micaela.
11:00 – Theatrical visit to Castillo de Chipiona.
12:00 – Documentary “Caballero Bonald, el largo viaje hacia la Argónida” at Castillo de Chipiona.
13:00 – Moscatel tasting at Castillo de Chipiona.
21:30 – Sunset at the castle balcony.
21:45 – Poetas de la Argónida, with Juan José Gutiérrez, José Antonio Rodríguez, Regla Hidalgo and Piedad González-Castell. Guest poet Alejandro Pérez Guillén, presented by Francisco Gonzalo, with Miguel Ángel Castro on violin.
22:45 – Closing of the activity.
Information: [email protected] / Chipiona Tourist Office.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: Escuela Bolera
By María Chamorro Dorantes
Place: Cloister of the Santuario de Regla
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Wednesday, 5 August
Environmental Puppets: “Con la Camaronera no se Juega”
Place: Playa de Regla, Monumento de la Luz
Time: 20:00.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Minions & Monsters
Dates: 5 to 7 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Thursday, 6 August
Spanish Cinema Cycle: “Los Destellos”
Year: 2024. Drama. Not recommended for children under 7.
Place: Patio San Luis
Time: 22:30
Entry: Free until capacity is reached.
Beach Cinema: “Minecraft”
Place: Playa de la Ballena, Access 4
Time: 22:00.
Friday, 7 August
Musical “Hakuna Matata”
Place: Colegio Maestro Manuel Aparcero, Avenida de Granada 3
Time: 21:45
Donation: €5
Tickets: Inmobiliaria Chipionacasas, Avenida de Regla 5, and at the box office.
Bar service available.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: Orquesta Flamenca
Director and violinist: Graci del Saz
Place: Cloister of the Santuario de Regla
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Karaoke at Peña Carnavalesca La Cruz del Mar
Place: Peña Cruz del Mar, Calle Padre Lerchundi 64
Time: 22:00
This activity takes place every Friday in August.
Saturday, 8 August
Flamenco: José Carlos Marchante
Dance by José Carlos Marchante, with Niño Manuel on guitar and Jesús Castilla and Álvaro Valle singing.
Place: Peña Flamenca “José Mercé”
Time: To be confirmed.
Vinum Outdoor Wine Tasting
Time: 21:00
Price: €35
Limited places. Reservations: 637 516 674.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Patrulla Canina. La Dino Película
Dates: 8 to 11 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Watercolour Exhibition: “Wall Art Decor 7” by Mari Carmen Aparcero
Dates: 7 to 16 August
Place: Peña El Chusco – Casa Manolo.
Sunday, 9 August
Theatrical Visit at Castillo de Chipiona
Time: 11:30
Prior registration required. Places are limited.
Information: Chipiona Tourist Office, [email protected] / 956 929 065.
Monday, 10 August
August Chess Tournament “Al Fresquito”
Place: Club Ajedrez Chipiona headquarters, Calle Larga 23, Centro Espinosa Pau
Time: 19:00
Information and registration: 651 632 244 / 615 083 639.
Tuesday, 11 August
Música al Fresco: Anita Franklin Trío
“A fusion of jazz, soul and funk.”
Place: Plaza de Andalucía
Time: 22:00.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: Dúo Diáleg
Cesc Corominas, cello, and Pau Oliver, piano.
Place: Hotel Al Sur de Chipiona
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Wednesday, 12 August
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Vaiana
Dates: 12 to 14 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Thursday, 13 August
Final Day of the XXIX Playa de Regla Petanque Tournament
Place: Manuel Andrade Petanque Courts, Playa de Regla.
Spanish Cinema Cycle: “Soy Nevenka”
Year: 2024. Drama. Not recommended for children under 12.
Place: Patio San Luis
Time: 22:30
Entry: Free until capacity is reached.
Beach Cinema: “Sketch, Cuidado con lo que Dibujas”
Place: Playa de las Canteras, Plaza del Molino
Time: 22:00.
Summer Cinema in Costa Ballena Chipiona: “Lilo & Stitch”
Place: Dune area opposite Hotel Best Costa Ballena, towards the beach
Time: 22:00.
Final Day of the “Perspectivas” Painting Exhibition
Place: Temporary Exhibition Hall, Castillo de Chipiona.
Friday, 14 August
LVI Exaltación al Vino Moscatel
Place: Plaza de Andalucía
Time: 22:00
Opening speech by D. Sebastián Tirado Marín.
Musical performance: tribute to Niña Pastori.
Parra de Oro: D. Antonio Florido Barba.
El Show de Mago Pako: “La Magia del Reciclaje”
Place: Playa Cruz del Mar, modules area
Time: 20:00.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: Trío de Guitarras Flamencas
“Guitarras de Luz y Sal” with Juan Gómez, Manolo “Lin” and Manuel López “Niño Manuel.”
Place: Cloister of the Santuario de Regla
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Karaoke at Peña Carnavalesca La Cruz del Mar
Place: Peña Cruz del Mar, Calle Padre Lerchundi 64
Time: 22:00.
Saturday, 15 August
Painting Exhibition: “Ecos del Mar” by Irene Cañas Opens
Dates: 15 to 28 August
Place: Temporary Exhibition Hall, Castillo de Chipiona
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Haciendo Amigos
Dates: 15 to 17 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Sunday, 16 August
Theatrical Visit at Castillo de Chipiona
Time: 11:30
Prior registration required. Places are limited.
Information: Chipiona Tourist Office, [email protected] / 956 929 065.
Final Day of the Watercolour Exhibition “Wall Art Decor 7”
Artist: Mari Carmen Aparcero
Place: Peña El Chusco – Casa Manolo.
Monday, 17 August
Tennis: August Open Begins
Dates: 17 to 23 August
Place: Municipal Sports Centre
Registration: €16, until 15 August
Information: 617 586 330.
Tuesday, 18 August
Beach Volunteering Day: Cleaning at Playa Micaela
Place: Playa de Micaela, modules area
Time: 11:00.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: Piano Recital
Pianists: Elena Cadierno Gómez and Mercedes Medina
Place: Hotel Al Sur de Chipiona
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Spiderman. Brand New Day
Dates: 18 to 20 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Wednesday, 19 August
Environmental Puppets: “Con la Camaronera no se Juega”
Place: Playa de la Ballena, Access 3
Time: 19:30.
Thursday, 20 August
Neocat Cup Beach Football Tournament Begins
Dates: 20 to 23 August
Place: Playa Cruz del Mar – Muelle
Contact and registration: [email protected] / 657 833 094.
Spanish Cinema Cycle: “Escape”
Year: 2023. Black comedy. Not recommended for children under 16.
Place: Patio San Luis
Time: 22:30
Entry: Free until capacity is reached.
Friday, 21 August
Festival Flamenco “Ciudad de Chipiona”
Singing: Ezequiel Benítez, Antonia Contreras and María Jesús Bernal.
Guitars: Paco León, Juan Ramón Caro and Manuel Jero.
Dance: Charo Pedraja and Ana Jurado.
Place: Colegio Manuel Aparcero
Time: 21:30
Price: €20. Members €15.
Tickets: Peña Flamenca “José Mercé”, Cervecería Ahinara, Cafetería Aire and Bar Aurora.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: La Porteña Tango
“Así se baila el tango”, directed by Alejandro Picciano.
Place: Cloister of the Santuario de Regla
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Laura Gallego in Concert
Place: Colegio Maestro Manuel Aparcero, Avenida de Granada 3
Time: 22:00
Tickets: www.giglon.com and physical sale points listed in the programme.
Price: From €22.
Reborn Babies Exhibition Opens
Dates: 21 to 23 August
Place: Edificio San Fernando Exhibition Hall
Opening hours: Friday from 18:00 to 23:00. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 23:00.
Photography and Video Essay Exhibition: “Aguaje” by Castro Lorenzo Opens
Dates: 21 August to 8 September
Place: Peña El Chusco – Casa Manolo.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Marsupilami
Dates: 21 to 23 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Karaoke at Peña Carnavalesca La Cruz del Mar
Place: Peña Cruz del Mar, Calle Padre Lerchundi 64
Time: 22:00.
Saturday, 22 August
Vinum Outdoor Wine Tasting
Time: 21:00
Price: €35
Limited places. Reservations: 637 516 674.
Sunday, 23 August
XX Travesía a Nado Picoco – Playa de Regla
Place: Playa de Regla
Time: 10:00
Distances: 100 m for benjamín and alevín, 200 m for infantil and junior, and 1500 m for adults. Minors over 16 require parental authorisation.
Registration: www.runnink.com, until Thursday 20 August at 14:00 or until 250 adult participants are reached.
Final Day of the Neocat Cup Beach Football Tournament
Place: Playa Cruz del Mar – Muelle.
Theatrical Visit at Castillo de Chipiona
Time: 11:30
Prior registration required. Places are limited.
Information: Chipiona Tourist Office, [email protected] / 956 929 065.
Monday, 24 August
August Chess Tournament “Al Fresquito”
Place: Club Ajedrez Chipiona headquarters, Calle Larga 23, Centro Espinosa Pau
Time: 19:00
Information and registration: 651 632 244 / 615 083 639.
Ceramics Exhibition by María del Carmen Reyes Ruiz Opens
Dates: 24 August to 6 September
Place: Edificio San Fernando Exhibition Hall
Opening hours: 10:00 to 14:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Toy Story 5
Dates: 24 to 26 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Tuesday, 25 August
Música al Fresco: Alxaraf “Exodus”
Place: Plaza de Andalucía
Time: 22:00.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: Lyrical Concert
Julia Heras, soprano; Laura Cruz, soprano; and Vera Pavlova, piano.
Place: Hotel Al Sur de Chipiona
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Wednesday, 26 August
Orillas sin Colillas
Place: Playa Cruz del Mar, modules area
Time: 11:00.
Thursday, 27 August
Beach Cinema: “Superman” 2025
Place: Playa de Regla, Monumento de la Luz
Time: 22:00.
Zarzuela: “El Barbero de Sevilla” by Teatro Lírico Andaluz
Place: Patio Cultural San Luis
Time: 22:00
Tickets: AA.VV. “Los Viajes de Cris”, Calle Miguel de Cervantes 18, and www.giglon.com
Price: €17 in advance, €19 at the box office.
Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Tadeo Jones y la Lámpara Maravillosa
Dates: 27 to 31 August
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Friday, 28 August
Final Day of “Ecos del Mar” by Irene Cañas
Place: Temporary Exhibition Hall, Castillo de Chipiona.
XIX Ciudad de Chipiona Music Festival: Ensemble de Clarinetes de Cádiz
Place: Hotel Al Sur de Chipiona
Time: 21:30
Price: €12.
Karaoke at Peña Carnavalesca La Cruz del Mar
Place: Peña Cruz del Mar, Calle Padre Lerchundi 64
Time: 22:00.
Saturday, 29 August
Moscatel Fishing Competition Begins
Dates: 29 to 30 August
Information: 605 688 298.
III José Díaz Caro Carnival Mini-Group Competition
Place: Peña Cultural Carnavalesca La Cruz del Mar, Calle Padre Lerchundi 64
Time: 21:00.
Sunday, 30 August
Final Day of the Moscatel Fishing Competition
Information: 605 688 298.
Theatrical Visit at Castillo de Chipiona
Time: 11:30
Prior registration required. Places are limited.
Information: Chipiona Tourist Office, [email protected] / 956 929 065.
Monday, 31 August
Final Day of Summer Cinema by Cines Alba: Tadeo Jones y la Lámpara Maravillosa
Place: Colegio Virgen de Regla
Time: 22:30
Price: €5.
Exhibitions in August
Permanent Archaeological and Amulet Exhibition
Place: Asociación Cultural Caepionis Exhibition Hall, Castillo de Chipiona
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 13:30. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Fan Exhibition by María Rosa Cadierno Sánchez
Dates: 1 August to 30 September
Place: Castillo de Chipiona.
“Perspectivas” Painting Exhibition
Artists: Christian Castro, Adrian Pitts and Andy Russell
Dates: 31 July to 13 August
Place: Castillo de Chipiona.
“Ecos del Mar” by Irene Cañas
Dates: 15 to 28 August
Place: Castillo de Chipiona.
Diego and María Montalbán Painting and Sculpture Exhibition
Dates: 3 to 18 August
Place: Edificio San Fernando.
Reborn Babies Exhibition
Dates: 21 to 23 August
Place: Edificio San Fernando.
Ceramics Exhibition by María del Carmen Reyes Ruiz
Dates: 24 August to 6 September
Place: Edificio San Fernando.
“Wall Art Decor 7” by Mari Carmen Aparcero
Dates: 7 to 16 August
Place: Peña El Chusco – Casa Manolo.
“Aguaje” by Castro Lorenzo
Photography and video essay exhibition.
Dates: 21 August to 8 September
Place: Peña El Chusco – Casa Manolo.
Tourist Information
Chipiona Tourist Office
Address: Calle Castillo, 7
Telephone: 956 929 065
Website: www.turismodechipiona.com
Email: [email protected]
To receive the weekly cultural and festive programme for Chipiona, contact the Tourist Office by phone on 956 929 065 or by email at [email protected].