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Barbate

Coastal town

Barbate is a Spanish municipality in the Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is a coastal town located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Strait of Gibraltar. Covering a total area of 142.17 km2, it has, as of 2019, a registered population of 22,518.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Barbate
Province
Cádiz
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
22,635
Altitude
16 m
Area (IGN)
146 km²
Postcode
11160
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The essentials for getting around Barbate without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.1928° N, 5.9189° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
11160
Altitude
16 m
Population (INE 2025)
22,635 inhabitants
Province / region
Cádiz · Andalucía
Official website
barbate.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Barbate's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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169 registered places to stay

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