Los Canos de Meca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo "Los Canos de Meca" by Gus Kisal (CC BY) / Cropped from original

Los Caños de Meca offers a great combination of enchanting beaches, nature reserves, old buildings and lively nightlife.

A holiday in Los Caños de Meca takes you to an old hippie landmark on the coast near where the Battle of Trafalgar was fought. This small seaside village near the town of Barbate, in the province of Cádiz, is a very attractive tourist destination. Its curious name comes from the natural water spouts found in the surrounding cliffs.

Los Caños de Meca's beaches are long and wide, with ample space for both sports and sandcastle building. Here, the most popular activities – besides sunbathing and swimming – are surfing and horse riding. If your stay in the town coincides with the end of the day, watch the sun set over the Atlantic with the Tómbolo de Trafalgar as a spectacular backdrop.

Come to Los Caños de Meca and take the opportunity to visit the La Breña natural park and the Barbate marshes next to the village. This is an important spot for Spanish eco-tourism, with its 12,400 acres which are home to a wide range of ecosystems, as well as native flora and fauna. The village's cliff tops feature an amazing 300-year-old stalactite forest while, in the highest part of the rock formation, there is a well-conserved sixteenth century watchtower.

To the west of the village is the beautiful Tómbolo de Trafalgar, formed by a cape and a small isthmus. Here you can visit the lighthouse, as well as the remains of a Roman salting factory and an old Moorish settlement. This natural monument occupies an important place in Spain's history, as it overlooks the site of the famous Battle of Trafalgar which took place in 1805.

Los Caños de Meca holiday packages make it easy for you so you do not have to worry about anything and just concentrate on your own enjoyment. Don't wait any longer, come and get to know this enchanting spot.

Hotel Madreselva

Hotel Madreselva

1 out of 5
Avenida Trafalgar 102, Barbate
The price is ฿2,444 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,444
฿2,689 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Barbate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Playa de El Palmar and Meca Tower are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Es un lugar perfecto"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Hotel Madreselva
Hotel ILUNION Calas De Conil

Hotel ILUNION Calas De Conil

4 out of 5
Urbanizacion Cabo Roche s/n, Conil de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is ฿2,424 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,424
฿2,666 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Conil de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions La Barrosa Beach and Playa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)
"Awesome!!!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Hotel ILUNION Calas De Conil
Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus

Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus

4 out of 5
Urbanización Novo Sancti Petri, Playa Barrosa, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is ฿4,462 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,462
฿4,908 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions La Barrosa Beach and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (375 reviews)
Excellent Staycation!
"We've stayed at Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus 3-4 times and absolultely love it. Hotel is great and beach is a short walk away and amazing. Parking can be challenging. Garage was full and we had a to park on the street about 14 min away, but saved about 100 euros."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri

Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri

4 out of 5
Carretera Loma de Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions La ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
"Expedia could have done a better job representing this property. Was budget, old, dirty and not in a good location. Staff were helpful , lots of better places available in this area to choose from."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2024

Aparthotel ILUNION Sancti Petri
TAIGA Conil

TAIGA Conil

3 out of 5
Carril Hijuela de la Mirla 86, Conil de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this 3-star campsite in Conil de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa de El Palmar and La Barrosa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
"Very beautiful place and beautiful glamping. Be sure that the photos respect the place you’ll book."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

TAIGA Conil
Aparthotel Novo Resort

Aparthotel Novo Resort

5 out of 5
Urbanizacion Loma De Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Chiclana de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Aparthotel Novo Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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