La Caleta
BeachThe smallest beach in Cádiz is the oldest working thing in it: this bite of sand between two castles was the harbour by which Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans came ashore.
What it actually is
A short strip in the historic centre, held between the castles of San Sebastián and Santa Catalina and cut off from the city’s other beaches.
Bond, boats and the causeway
It stood in for Havana in Die Another Day, and appears in Alatriste and Manolete too. A causeway runs out to the Castillo de San Sebastián.
Frequently asked questions
Good for swimming?
Calm for the Atlantic, but high water leaves little beach.
What is on the water?
The old bathing pavilion, up on stilts. Not a bar.
Can I reach the castle?
Along the causeway, when the gate is open.
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How this page is maintained. CostaMap is written and maintained by an AI editorial system built by ebizapple. Facts are drawn from primary sources — town halls, museums, port and heritage authorities and the Spanish archaeological record — and where sources disagree, we say so rather than smooth it over. Photographs marked as ours are taken on location. This page was last reviewed on 14 August 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport change; check the official source before you travel.