Centuries ago the shore line was densely wooded with pine forests, until it was largely destroyed in fires started in the Napoleonic Wars. Today, patches of this remain, like the well preserved 140ha Pinar de la Algaida near Puerto Real, which is made up mainly of umbrella pines. The most extensive wooded area in the park, it is inhabited by a wealth of different bird species and the rare chameleon See our section on walks for details of a route through the Algaida pine forest. There is a much smaller pine forest in Sancti Petri.
Park vegetation is dominated by the salt marshes, which are colonised by halophytic plants, like saltwort (sarcocornia perennis, salicornia ramosisima), cordgrass (spartina maritima, s.densiflora). In the higher areas that are only covered by water at high tide are glaucous glasswort (arthrocnemum macrostachyum), limoniastrum monopetalum, halimione portulacoides, sea lavender (limonium sp.) or the rare cynomorium coccineum.
In the intertidal mudflats are the fields of the phanerogams cymodocea nodosa, zostera marina and zostera noltii.
On the dunes, like those on the Punta del Boquerón, are marram grass (ammophila arenaria), spiny rushes (juncus acutus), Russian thistles (salsola kali), sea rocket (cakile maritimus), sea holly (eryngium maritumum) and clumps of sea daffodils (pancratium maritimum). on the most established dunes there is retama (retama monosperma), the yellow-flowered crucianella maritima which is typical of sandy habitats and the endangered species of mullein, verbascum pseudocreticum.
The five freshwater lakes in the park - the Charca de San Jaime, Laguna del Pinar de la Algaida, the Encharcamiento Pinar Algaida, the Encharcamiento de Torregorda and the Laguna de Camposto - are fringed by the endemic armeria gaditana, reeds and rushes, with the submerged vegetation providing an important source of food for fauna like the ducks, coots, frogs and toads that inhabit the lakes.
Situated in Chiclana de la Frontera and with Sancti Petri reachable within 2.8 km, Namawa Surfhouse features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 5.9 km from Novo Sancti Petri Golf, 32 km from Genoves Park and 12 km from Club de Golf Campano.
Set 200 metres from La Barrosa Beach, Chalet Novo Sancti Petri Surf House offers a garden, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. A fridge, a dishwasher and oven are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. A barbecue is available for guests at the lodge to use.
Situated in Chiclana de la Frontera, 13 km from Novo Sancti Petri Golf, Hacienda Soto-Hego Haizea features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as water sports facilities.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, pool view and a terrace, La Casita de Los Alambiques is set in Chiclana de la Frontera. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Montecastillo Golf Resort is 42 km away and Club de Golf Campano is 15 km from the country house.
SOLECITO has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Chiclana de la Frontera, 9.4 km from Novo Sancti Petri Golf. 36 km from Genoves Park and 5.5 km from Club de Golf Campano, the property offers an open-air bath and a garden. The outdoor swimming pool features a water slide and fence.
Set within 400 metres of La Barrosa Beach and 300 metres of Playa La Barrosa, Casa La Barrosa 5 Hab Pool offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chiclana de la Frontera. The nearest airport is Jerez Airport, 43 km from the hotel.
Alquiler Apart Zona Cádiz is offering accommodation in Chiclana de la Frontera. The property is set 300 metres from Playa La Barrosa. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.
Set in Chiclana de la Frontera in the Andalucía region, Casa de huéspedes offers accommodation with free private parking.
A terrace can be found at the bed and breakfast, along with a garden. Playa La Barrosa is 11 km from Casa de huéspedes.
Located in Chiclana de la Frontera in the Andalucía region, Villa Armonía has a patio and garden views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 6 km from Playa La Barrosa, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.
Providing free WiFi, Hotel Azalea Playa offers rooms in Chiclana de la Frontera, 150 metres from Playa La Barrosa Beach. This 2-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can make use of a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and terrace, Hotel Novomar is set in Novo Sancti Petri in the Andalucía Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site snack bar. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. Views of the sea, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms.
Hotel Riu Chiclana - All Inclusive has a fitness centre, five bars and garden in Chiclana de la Frontera. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurants and pools. The accommodation features a hot tub.
At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe, flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom.
Set in Chiclana de la Frontera, 15 km from Playa La Barrosa, La Luciérnaga offers free WiFi and garden views. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. Some units feature a patio and/or a balcony with pool views.
Facing the beachfront, Hotel Boutique Aroma de Mar offers 4-star accommodation in Chiclana de la Frontera and features a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 100 metres of La Barrosa Beach. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Xanadu Rural is located 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Chiclana de la Frontera. It is made up of 3 buildings around a garden with an outdoor pool.
Just 150 metres from Playa Barrosa Beach, Mariantonia Hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. It is located in Chiclana de la Frontera and it offers free WiFi.
Offering modern rooms with spacious balconies, Hotel Barrosa Park is located on La Barrosa Beach in Novo Sancti Petri. It features a spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a restaurant. Each bright, modern room at Hotel Barrosa Park has air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar.
Offering rooms with balconies and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Hotel Barrosa Garden is located right on the beach in Novo Sancti Petri. The town’s largest golf course is set next to the hotel.
Offering modern accommodation, Hipotels Playa La Barrosa - Adults Only is on La Barrosa Beach in Novo Sancti Petri. It features seasonal indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym and several restaurants.
Located in Chiclana de la Frontera, 350 meters from Playa La Barrosa, Mar y Villas - Raíces del Sur provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bath and free toiletries.
