Novo Sancti Petri, Cadiz Province, Andalucia, Spain - is the coastal resort area of Chiclana de la Frontera.
The whole estate was started in 1991 incorporating hotels along the beach, central shopping centres, limited and well-spaced residential developments, and plenty of open space for the golf course and other activities. Though completely purpose built as a resort, it does have style and is clearly aimed for the better end of the market.
The climate here is much more bearable than the searing heat of the Mediterranean Costas. It is comparable to that of the Algarve and the perpetual and sometimes quite strong Atlantic breezes keep temperatures in check.Predominantly an area favoured by Spanish tourists from Madrid and the North of the country but only for the high season months of July and Aug. The rest of the summer season is mainly couples and families seeking an escape from Spain's louder resorts. Also popular with golfers, serious sporting types and nature lovers.
Beaches:
La Barrosa Beach comprises 6miles of fine golden sand. The southern part at Novo Sancti Petri itself has deliberately been left in its natural state, complete with its backing of dunes and tufted grasses. Farther north in front of the La Barrosa apartment complexes, it is more developed with showers, lifeguards and a 1,000-yard promenade lined with bars and 'chiringuitos' (beachfront eateries). Beyond this at right angles lies the separate eleven-mile long beach of Sancti Petri Village that combines dunes with beach bars and restaurants.
The nearest marina is the Club Nautico de Sancti Petri, located a few minutes away along the coastal road where a variety of activies are available
Entertainments:
Daytime, plenty of entertainment for the serious sportsperson including 36-hole golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros, horse riding, tennis and paddle-tennis centre, quad bikes and go-karts, cycling, rambling, water sports of all types including sailing.
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