Los Caños de Meca
A small coastal village in Cádiz province, known for wide beaches, freshwater springs in the cliffs and the Cape Trafalgar lighthouse.
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Los Caños de Meca is a small coastal village in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia, Spain. It sits on the Costa de la Luz just east of Cape Trafalgar, about 8 km west of Barbate town and 8 km southeast of Conil de la Frontera. The village takes its name from its caños, freshwater springs that flow from the cliff face, with the flow changing by season and rainfall. In summer it is a major holiday resort with many beaches, some of them nudist.
Cape Trafalgar is a protected natural monument, and its cliffs and pine woods lie within the Breña y Marismas del Barbate natural park, where threatened birds nest. The Battle of Trafalgar was fought off the cape on 21 October 1805, and its lighthouse is visible from the village. The beaches north of the cape are wide, flat and sandy, with dunes and some reefs, while the eastern coves are smaller and sheltered by rock walls. Caño Grande, the largest spring, is hard to reach and needs low tide. Cala Verde can only be reached on foot at low tide, so check tide times first.
Los Caños de Meca in five
- Bring a car: there is no trainLos Caños sits off the main road between Vejer and Barbate. Local buses run from nearby towns, but timetables are sparse, and a car makes sunsets and beaches easy.Getting around Spain
- Check the wind before you pick a beachThe Levante, the east wind, can blow for days and makes some beaches unpleasant. Check the forecast and have a sheltered alternative in mind.
- See the sunset near the Trafalgar lighthouseThe cape above the village is a good place to watch the sun go down over the Atlantic. Bring a layer, as it turns cool when the sun goes.
- Walk the beach toward the Torre del TajoThe pine-backed beach runs toward the old watchtower at the foot of the cliffs. Go at low tide and check footing, because some stretches are rocky.
- Pair it with Vejer and ZaharaVejer de la Frontera is 20 minutes inland for restaurants and a white-village base, and Zahara de los Atunes lies along the coast.Vejer de la Frontera
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Need to know
- Airport
- Jerez (XRY) about 1–1.25 hours by road; Seville (SVQ) about 2 hours
- Getting there
- Car; sparse buses from Cádiz, Barbate and Vejer
- Getting around
- Car; the beach strip and cafes are walkable
- Best base
- Los Caños itself, or Vejer inland for restaurants
- Time needed
- A day trip or 2 nights
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear7 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Cool, quietJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Cool, quietFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Mild, windyMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 132 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, windy
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Warm, springAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, spring
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low16°Warm, quieterMayClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quieter
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Warm, calm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm sea
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Hot, LevanteJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, Levante
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Peak, crowdedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, crowded
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Warm, quieterSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quieter
- OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Mild, sunsetsOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, sunsets
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Mild, quietNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Cool, quietDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Los Caños de Meca, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Los Caños de Meca
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 21°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Los Caños de Meca
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today24°14°0%Monday: Clear. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue19°15°30%Tuesday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 30%.
- Wed18°15°74%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 74%.
- Thu20°16°41%Thursday: Fog. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 41%.
- Fri23°15°12%Friday: Fog. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sat22°17°9%Saturday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Sun22°19°55%Sunday: Rain. High 22°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 55%.
Updated 09:09 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
What's on in Los Caños de Meca
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
Events calendarEvery year
- Feb–MarCarnival of CádizCádiz, a day trip
Day trips by train
Before you go to Los Caños de Meca
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Rules for Los Caños de Meca, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area, so check your entry requirements on the Spanish Foreign Ministry site (exteriores.gob.es) before you travel.
- Cala Verde can only be reached on foot at low tide, and so can the Caño Grande. Check tide times before you walk the cliffs.
- Cape Trafalgar is a protected natural monument, and the cliffs lie in the Breña y Marismas del Barbate natural park. Check its rules before you go.
- Some beaches here are nudist. Ask locally which ones before you go.
Plan around Los Caños de Meca
Cities, coast and trains across the country
Read the guideVejer de la FronteraWhite hill town, 20 minutes inland
Read the guideTarifaWind-sports town 50 minutes east
Read the guideCádizAtlantic old town, about an hour by road
Read the guideJerez de la FronteraSherry town and the nearest airport
Read the guideFuengirolaA Costa del Sol resort, the opposite beach holiday
Read the guideLos Caños de Meca FAQ
Is Los Caños de Meca worth visiting?
Yes, if you like long beaches, pine woods and sunsets without a resort feel. It has little nightlife or sightseeing, so plan it as a day or a short stay on a coast route.
How do you get to Los Caños de Meca?
By car, in about 1–1.25 hours from Jerez airport. Local buses run from Vejer, Barbate and Cádiz, but timetables are sparse. Check them before you plan a day trip without a car.
Is Los Caños de Meca good for a beach holiday?
For a quiet one, yes. The beaches are long and often uncrowded, but wind can be strong. If you want big hotels and a promenade, the Costa del Sol, such as Fuengirola, is the opposite.
Should you stay in Los Caños or Vejer?
Stay in Los Caños for the beach and sunsets, and in Vejer for restaurants, white-village atmosphere and easier evenings. Vejer is only 20 minutes away by car, so many travelers choose Vejer.
Can you visit the Trafalgar lighthouse?
The cape is a popular viewpoint, but access to the lighthouse itself may be restricted. Check local signs and the municipality's information before you go.