The 10 best apartments in Barbate

Barbate has 149 apartments for rent, with an average price of 209 euros per night and the cheapest from 70 euros. The average rating of these accommodations is 3.3 stars, so don't expect great luxury, but rather a practical and functional base. Most are apartments, although you will also find 35 vacation homes, 13 hotels, 4 guesthouses and some villas if you prefer something larger or with a garden.

To choose an area, first think about what you want to do. The center of Barbate, around avenida de la Constitución and the market, puts you within walking distance of shops, bars and the daily bustle; it is the most convenient if you don't have a car and want to walk everywhere. The port and fish market area is more authentic, with the smell of the sea and terraces where you can eat well, but it can be noisy early in the morning due to fishing activity. If you are looking for peace and beach, the playa del Carmen area, south of the town, is the most in demand: there you will find the Piso Tarayuela or the Apartamento Estudio Acuario Frente Mar, with direct access to the sand. Further north, towards the cabo de Trafalgar and Los Caños de Meca, the apartments are more expensive and are usually in developments with a pool, ideal if you want to disconnect, but you will need a car for everything. The differences between them are clear: center and port are cheaper and more authentic; playa del Carmen, a balance; and the Trafalgar area, the most expensive and isolated.

As for prices, July and August are the most expensive months, and it usually doesn't drop below 100 euros per night for the most basic. If you want to pay less, look at May, June or September: the weather is still good for the beach, but prices fall by up to 30% or 40%. To get there, the usual way is to drive along the A-48 from Cádiz or Algeciras; there are buses from Cádiz with several daily frequencies, but to get around the area (going to Zahara, la Breña or the cliffs) you will need a car, because public transport between towns is scarce. Before booking, check whether the apartment includes bed linen and towels, because some do not provide them, and confirm whether the final price includes cleaning or an energy supplement. Also look closely at the photos of the bathrooms and the kitchen: in this average category, there are big differences between them, and recent guest reviews will tell you more than the official description. Examples such as Casa Barbate or Apartamentos Montedunas usually have good value for money, but always read the cancellation conditions before paying.