Los Caños de Meca
in Cadiz of Andalusia, Spain

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.186 and -6.008 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 11' 8" and W -6° 0' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:32 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Madrid
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:44 am and 9:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-36.167 and 174.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tangaihe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Spain in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Spain.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Spain. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Delve into Los Caños de Meca

Los Caños de Meca in Cadiz (Andalusia) is located in Spain about 318 mi (or 512 km) south-west of Madrid, the country's capital town.

Current time in Los Caños de Meca is now 09:32 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Madrid with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Los Caños de Meca, of which two are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Ibn Batouta Airport in Morocco in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km). The closest airport in Spain is Jerez Airport in a distance of 39 mi (or 52 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Spain is Doñana National Park in a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 31 mi (or 50 km). away. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vejer de la Frontera, Conil de la Frontera, Benalup-Casas Viejas, Chiclana de la Frontera and San Fernando. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 24 km/h (15 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Broken clouds, strong breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Apartamentos Caños de Meca

Address
0,1 mi
Carretera Los Caños a Barbate, km: 0.05
11159 Caños de Meca
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hacienda Sajorami

Address
2,2 mi
Playa de Zahora, 171
11160 Barbate
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Convento San Francisco

Address
5,3 mi
C/ De La Plazuela S/ N
11150 Vejer De La Frontera
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Caños de Meca Apartamentos

Address
0,1 mi
Ctra. Caños a Barbate km 0,05
11159 Canos de Meca
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


Alhambra Hostal

Address
1,9 mi
Ctra. Caños de Meca, Km. 9,5 - Zahora
11159 Barbate
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


El Palomar de la Breña

Address
2,5 mi
Pago De La Porquera San Ambrosio
11160 Barbate
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hostal Los Pinos

Address
1,9 mi
Ctra Canos De Meca Km 10
11159 Barbate
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Janda Hostal

Address
5,1 mi
Calle Antonio Machado 10
11150 Vejer de La Frontera
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hostal El Mirador

Address
5,2 mi
C/ Cañada de San Lázaro, 39
11150 Vejer De La Frontera
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel V

Address
5,3 mi
Calle Rosario 11-13
11150 Vejer de La Frontera
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:30 (lunchbreak: 15:30 - 15:30)
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:30 (lunchbreak: 15:30 - 15:30)


Videos from this area

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Los Caños de Meca, Spain

Published: August 18, 2013
Length: 30:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jan Butterfeld

Los Caños de Meca, 2013-07-22, Atlantic Beaches. Made with Samsung S3.


Hotel Madreselva, Los Caños de Meca

Published: July 30, 2010
Length: 15:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Califa Channel

The Madreselva is situated just a one minute walk from the main beach of Los Caños de Meca. All of Madreselva's eighteen rooms have bathrooms and air conditioning and a small private terrace...


Los Caños de Meca - Trafalgar

Published: January 10, 2015
Length: 09:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TommyTheSurfer

Los Caños de Meca - Faro de Cabo Trafalgar - Surfing.


Playa Caños de Meca | Faro de Trafalgar (HD)

Published: June 08, 2012
Length: 46:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Carabas

Playa de Marisucia junto a la carretera del Faro de Trafalgar, Los Caños de Meca (Cádiz, Andalucía).


Playa de los caños de Meca ( en Cádiz - España)

Published: November 14, 2013
Length: 02:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Juan del rio

La playa de Caños de Meca, es un Monumento Natural que se encuentra en los dominios del Faro del Cabo de Trafalgar. Su bello paisaje mezcla dunas de fina arena, extensas playas y una zona...


GoPro HD - Los Caños de Meca - Longest Wave Surfed

Published: November 15, 2014
Length: 04:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TommyTheSurfer

Los Caños de Meca / Trafalgar. I was already on my way back to shore because i had a hard time catching waves that morging. They where big but not so powerful. My friends with there 9 foot...


Los Caños de Meca 2014 Surf

Published: February 17, 2014
Length: 32:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Südkap Surfing Sylt

Windsurfing.


Casas Karen, Los Caños de Meca, Cadiz June 2011

Published: June 29, 2011
Length: 00:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: casaskarencadiz

Costa de La Luz, Spain.


Desde Los Caños de Meca a El Palmar, Castilobo, Conil, Roche y Cabo de Trafalgar

Published: September 13, 2013
Length: 02:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bicimoraleda Mountainbike

En Caños de Meca (Barbate), 2 de septiembre de 2.013, Desde Los Caños de Meca a El Palmar, Castilobo, Conil, Roche y Cabo de Trafalgar.- El recorrido seguido a la ida fue: Caños de Meca-Cabo...


Casa Toñi - Chalet en Los Caños de Meca

Published: May 16, 2012
Length: 02:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: alquilerdelsur

Chalet de 3 dormitorios en Los Caños de Meca, libre Junio y Septiembre. http://alquilerdelsur.es/?p=25912.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cape Trafalgar

Cape Trafalgar is a headland in the Province of Cádiz in the south-west of Spain. It lies on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the Strait of Gibraltar at 36°10'58"N, 6°2'2"W. The International Hydrographic Organization defines the Western limit of the strait as a line that joins Cape Trafalgar to the North to Cape Spartel to the South.. The name is of Arabic origin, with the modern pronunciation being a modification of 'Tarf al-Gharb' meaning 'Western Cape' or 'Cape of the West'.

Located at 36.1833, -6.03333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of Spain, Geography of the Province of Cádiz, Shipping Forecast areas

Los Caños de Meca

Los Caños de Meca is a small seaside village to the east of Cape Trafalgar on the Costa de la Luz of Spain. It is part of the province of Cádiz and the autonomous region of Andalusia. Los Canos de Meca history is related to the Straits of Gibraltar, the Roman Fretus Herculeum and the Arab Boughaz el Tarek. Also the Battle of Trafalgar was fought near the coast of Caños de Meca, off the Cape of Trafalgar over 200 years ago, 21 October 1805.

Located at 36.1858, -6.01083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Municipalities of the Province of Cádiz, Costa de la Luz, Beaches of Spain, Towns in Spain, Populated places in the Province of Cádiz

La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park

La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park is a natural park on the coast of the province of Cádiz, Spain. The park includes marine and terrestrial ecosystems. An area of the natural park has been planted with pines to control the spread of sand-dunes. The fishing-port of Barbate is on the edge of the park.

Located at 36.1789, -5.97278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Geography of the Province of Cádiz, Marine reserves, Natural parks of Spain, Natural parks of Andalusia, Protected areas established in 1989


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Los Caños, Лос Каньос де Мека