La Playa de la Victoria, Cadiz

Cadiz is an ancient city in southwestern Spain, once a key port during Spain's time in the 16th and 17th centuries as the world's maritime power. One of the most historic cities in Spain, it offers amazing sightseeing along with miles of wide beaches. La Playa de la Victoria is the city's most popular beach. It's about 2.5 kilometers long and a few hundred yards wide. The surf is calm, and the beach and sea are not rocky, so it's good for swimming and wading. There's a small street that separates the beach from a row of stores and places to eat. The Hotel Playa Victoria is right on the sand. All of the rooms and suites have private balconies, and the hotel has its own small private beach area