Chipiona

Chipiona is a beautiful town of 19,000 people (2019) on the coast of Cadiz province on the Costa de la Luz. With a striking lighthouse, it is a popular travel destination, especially for tourists from other parts of Andalusia and Spain.

Understand
The first lighthouse at the mouth of the Guadalquivir was built as early as 140 BC. Erected after numerous ships had crashed into a rock off the coast. Chipiona was later conquered by the Moors before finally becoming Spanish in the 13th century.

By plane
The nearest airport is in Jerez de la Frontera. However, you can also arrive via the airports of Seville or Málaga.

By bus
The bus station (Apeadero) is southeast of the city centre on Avenida de Andalucía. Buses arrive from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz and Seville.

By car
The main connection to Chipiona is via the A-480 motorway, which branches off the A-4 motorway in Jerez and leads to Chipiona via Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The last part is four-lane, but due to the crossings at the same height (roundabouts), it is not developed as a motorway.

From the direction of Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María you can also get to Chipiona via the A-491 road.

Get around
The main areas of Chipiona can be explored on foot.

Beaches
Chipiona has many beaches where you can enjoy the sand and the sun. Most of these beaches have been awarded, since the 1990s, with the Blue Flag of the Clean Seas of Europe.



Buy
The pedestrian zone with a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants stretches along Calle Isaac Peral. The market hall (Mercado Municipal de Abastos) turns at the intersection with Calle Victor Pradera.

Eat
Chipiona has fresh fish and quality restaurants.

Drink
Of course the white wine is fantastic.

Go next
You should visit the historical towns of Sanlúcar de Barrameda or Jerez