The beaches of Chiclana “La Barrosa” and Sancti Petri are situated 7kms away from the town center and they are an important touristic and natural resorts. From there we may contemplate the Island and Castle of Sancti Petri, where, according to legend, was situated the Phoenician Temple of Melkart Hercules.
La Barrosa beach has been granted the Blue Flag for Clean Seas of Europe since this award was founded. Also in October 2002 this beach obtained the ambiental Certificate ISO 14001 for environment at management.
