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All About Costa Ballena and Everyday Life in Cádiz, Spain
Stories, Practical Tips & Cultural Highlights on the Cádiz Coast
Your go-to source for everything happening in Costa Ballena, Cádiz and beyond! Whether you’re a golfer escaping the winter, an expat settling into life on the Cádiz coast or a digital nomad exploring the charm of southern Spain, we’ve got you covered. Here you’ll find the latest news, travel tips, events, golf tournaments and insider perspectives on local culture, lifestyle and practical matters — all designed to help you enjoy everyday life in Costa Ballena to the fullest.
Looking for inspiration during your stay? Our curated What to Do guide showcases activities, day trips and local experiences across the Cádiz region. If discovering new flavours is high on your list, explore our Where to Eat directory for chiringuitos, tapas bars and dining spots by the sea. And when it comes to finding your ideal base, our Where to Stay guide highlights comfortable hotels and holiday apartments just moments from the fairways, beaches and promenades.
You’ll also find practical resources throughout our Services section, from transport and rentals to wellness and everyday essentials — everything you need to make life here smooth and enjoyable. And for golfers, the Costa Ballena Golf Course remains a central part of the community, hosting weekly tournaments and offering one of the area’s most scenic sporting experiences.
Whether you’re planning a visit, staying for the season or settling in long term, this is your hub for stories, updates and insights that bring Costa Ballena to life.
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How the A-491 Upgrade will affect Costa Ballena residents
El Puerto de Santa María–Rota A-491 road works: timeline, scope and impact After years of…
The Protected Dunes of Rota, Costa Ballena and Chipiona
Preserving Wildlife and Preventing Erosion Long before the first footprints appeared on the beaches of…
The Mediterranean chameleon
A Protected Jewel of the Dune Ecosystem Chamaeleo chamaeleon is one of the most fascinating…
The Iberian Lynx
Elusive, Endangered, and Essential The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is one of Europe’s most captivating…
The Spanish Imperial Eagle
A Rare and Regal Presence on the Iberian Peninsula The Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti),…
Wild Horses of Dunas de Doñana
Marismeños and Retuertas In the marshes and forests of Doñana National Park, where the Atlantic…
Dunas de Doñana: A Paradise for Bird Lovers Near Costa Ballena
Europe’s Premier Wetland for Birds Just a short drive from Costa Ballena, the Dunas de…
The Wilderness Next Door: Dunas de Doñana
Beyond the beaches of Costa Ballena, the majestic Spanish imperial eagle, Wild Horses, and Iberian…
Happy New Year Costa Ballena, Rota and Chipiona!
Celebrating Nochevieja as a local: Midnight grapes, raised glasses and red underwear If you live…
Unlimited Train and Bus Journeys in Spain
A 60€ Monthly Travel Pass Will Cover Trains and Buses from Mid-January 2026 If you’re…
Chipiona and the Ancient Mystery of Tartessos
Could a Lost Civilization Lie Beneath the Atlantic? The Cádiz coastline often feels like a…
Discover Chipiona – A Beachfront Town on the Costa de la Luz
Chipiona: A Coastal Town Defined by Light, Tradition, and the Atlantic Breeze Chipiona is a…