Best beaches in Barbate

5 ranked beaches in Barbate, Andalusia / Cádiz

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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1
Playa de Caños de Meca

Bohemian Atlantic beach beneath Trafalgar’s coastline, valued for sunsets and relaxed energy.

7.0

2

Playa de Mangueta

Wild beach between Zahora and El Palmar, often missed in generic resort-focused lists.

7.0

3

Playa de Zahora

Low-key beach near Trafalgar with a natural, relaxed feel and strong sunset appeal.

7.0

4

Playa del Cañuelo

Remote pine-backed cove below Camarinal, prized for wild scenery and low development.

7.0

5

Playa del Carmen

Barbate’s main town beach, useful for family-friendly urban coverage on the central Cádiz coast.

7.0

What makes Barbate's beaches stand out?

Barbate sits in Andalusia / Cádiz, Spain and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Barbate or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.