The Cádiz coastline is a magical place, full of the energy that springs from its fabulous natural surroundings, its sunsets, and its unspoilt beaches — but most of all from the Atlantic and its vast strength. All these elements are present at the Barceló Costa Ballena Spa, which offers a menu specially designed to balance body and mind.
- Introduction to the area’s hotels: the Barceló Costa Ballena
- The hotels’ wellness services and the U-Spa
- Sports activities in the area
- Swimming pools and outdoor facilities to enjoy the beach and nature
Introduction to the area’s hotels: the Barceló Costa Ballena
The Costa Ballena area, located between the towns of Chipiona and Rota, is a unique place, with almost virgin beaches and an exceptional climate, making it ideal for a family holiday or a break for couples or friends.
The area offers a wide range of hotel accommodation: everything from big beach resorts to small businesses who make their living by hosting tourists from Spain and abroad who have made this section of the Cádiz coastline their favourite holiday destination.
One outstanding hotel is the Barceló Costa Ballena, one of the finest in the area thanks to its location and its facilities which allow guests to enjoy the beach and total relaxation.
The 228-room hotel complex overlooks a 27-hole golf course, making it perfect for golfing enthusiasts. It is also very close to the typical fine sandy beaches of this part of the Cádiz coastline.
The hotels’ wellness services and the U-Spa
Many of Costa Ballena’s large hotels have a spa where guests can benefit from the positive energy that characterises this part of the coast. Without a doubt, one of the finest is the U-Spa at the Barceló Costa Ballena.
The spa’s facilities cover 1,200 square metres, all equipped to offer the maximum relaxation along with physical and mental rebalancing. The spa has seven individual treatment and massage booths, and two double booths for couples’ treatment sessions.
In addition, the U-Spa offers a thermal circuit lasting an hour and a half, during which guests can enjoy a specially designed space with a dynamic hydromassage pool, a rain walk, sensory showers, and an ice fountain.
It also offers a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Roman thermal bath, and hot stone loungers — the last word in relaxation and rebalancing.
Sports activities in the area
Costa Ballena is the perfect destination for healthy living enthusiasts because it offers so many options for a wide range of sports activities.
From the big beaches, you can enjoy water sports such as paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, and even snorkelling.
Moreover, there are lots of hiking trails around this part of the coastline, which appeal to all kinds of visitors.
There are lots of facilities where you can play padel tennis — and if you are travelling with friends, you can even organise football matches, as there are several pitches nearby.
One of Costa Ballena’s most enjoyable activities is the horse-riding trails organised by the area’s riding schools. Otherwise, you can always get on a bicycle and travel on two wheels, instead of four legs.
Having said all this, the favourite sport in Costa Ballena is definitely golf, as the facilities are perfect, with a 27-hole course near the hotel and an extra 9 par-3 holes which are ideal for a short game.
Swimming pools and outdoor facilities to enjoy the beach and nature
Within the Barceló Costa Ballena hotel, you will find various recreational spaces and both covered and outdoor swimming pools. In the spa area, there is also a hydromassage pool with different areas for relaxing. This pool is covered, so that guests can enjoy a special thermal circuit.
In the hotel grounds, there are two large swimming pools for adults and, to complete the offer, another pool for younger and smaller guests.
Around the hotel, there are a number of facilities to enjoy the beach, the natural world and sports, as the Costa Ballena hotel is next to one of Europe’s biggest golf courses.
About 800 metres away, you will find an area of beach with fine sand where you can enjoy lots of water-based activities, or simply lie in the sun and then go for a refreshing dip.
