The purpose built resort of Costa Ballena is conveniently
located about an hour away from Seville, between Rota and Chipiona
in the centre of the Costa de la Luz. Surrounded by fresh water
lakes and pine-covered hills, the resort was designed with the
environment in mind and one will not find the typical high-rise
hotel blocks common to many beach resorts. In fact, the resort has
been hailed as a one of a kind in Europe, environmentally friendly
while still offering a range of exciting activities and amenities.
A rather romantic story is attached to the town's name. In ancient
times, a large whale (ballena in Spanish) was seeking a sanctuary,
a place of paradise to end its years, and after much wandering, it
found a spot near the coast of Cadiz; Costa Ballena. The town
itself comes pretty close to paradise and visitors can enjoy
beautiful surrounds dotted with lakes, orchards and parks,
uninterrupted stretches of beach, and activities such as horse
riding, bowling, golfing and windsurfing. Visitors can also explore
neighbouring areas and soak up some traditional Spanish culture,
visiting sherry-producing bodegas, whitewashed villages or catching
a spectacular Andalusian horse show.
