Chato Beach

Spain, Spain

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Chato Beach (also called Playa El Chato or Urrutia Beach) is a 2.5-kilometer-long sandy beach in Cádiz, Spain, located on the narrow land bridge connecting the city to San Fernando along the Atlantic's Costa de la Luz.

The beach features wide stretches of fine golden sand shaped by wind into small dunes, with unique coastal vegetation including the "Borrón" plant that stabilizes the dunes and the "Lirio de Mar" with white flowers. It's an official naturist beach since 2023, though clothed and naturist visitors coexist peacefully. The beach earned Blue Flag status for its cleanliness and offers essential amenities including lifeguards, Red Cross rescue services, toilets, cleaning services, and nearby restaurants serving traditional seafood like the famous Ventorrillo El Chato.

Despite having easy road access with parking areas and being just 3 kilometers from Cádiz's center, Chato Beach remains quiet and uncrowded, making it ideal for sunbathing, swimming, walking, surfing in the designated zone, and children playing safely. The beach sits between Playa Cortadura and Playa Camposoto, offering an island-like feel with views of the Bay of Cádiz.