La Taberna del Chef del Mar

Beneath elegant brick arches, Bodegas Osborne's stylish space serves up refined tapas and exceptional wines, making it a must-visit for food lovers.

Simple rooms in a 17th-century, Moorish-style building, plus free high-speed Internet. In an airy, Moorish-style building dating from the 17th century, this laid-back hotel in the Costa de la Luz overlooks the Guadalete River, and is 3 km from Valdelagrana Beach. Set around an interior courtyard, the snug, straightforward rooms offer flat-screen TVs and complimentary high-speed Internet. Amenities include a quaint guest lounge, and continental breakfast for a surcharge. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.

At Mesón del Asador, meat lovers can indulge in expertly grilled selections, from sizzling brochettes to delectable tapas, all served in a lively atmosphere.

Low-key budget hotel offering simple rooms, plus an outdoor plunge pool, a hot tub & a casual bar. A 12-minute walk from Puntilla Beach, this unassuming budget hotel is 4 km from the medieval Castle of San Marcos and 5 km from Puerto Santa María train station. The 10 straightforward rooms provide free Wi-Fi and TVs. Some have terraces. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include a low-key bar, an outdoor plunge pool and a hot tub. There's also a garden and a terrace. Bike rentals can be arranged, and parking is available.

Traditional apartments in a 17th-century property with a courtyard, a terrace & a tapas bar. Set in a stately 17th-century mansion, and a 7-minute walk from the Castle of San Marcos, this old-world, Baroque-style apartment hotel is 0.9 km from Puerto Santa María train station and 22 km from Cádiz Cathedral. The airy, traditional apartments feature kitchens, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as laundry facilities and pull-out sofas. Amenities include a courtyard and a sunbathing terrace, as well as a lounge area with a library, and an informal tapas bar.

Nestled in a stylish villa surrounded by lush gardens, this standout restaurant serves innovative Andalusian tasting menus and delightful tapas.

Relaxed guesthouse offering quirky rooms & a shared kitchen, plus a terrace & beach umbrellas. Set in a 19th-century house, this eclectic guesthouse is a 2-minute walk from the medieval Castillo de San Marcos, 1 km from Puerto Santa María train station, and 5 km from Playa de Valdelagrana along the Bay of Cádiz. The whimsical rooms provide free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning and/or ceiling fans. Some also add direct patio access, balconies, exposed ceiling beams and/or stonework. All come with en suite, private or shared bathrooms; those with shared facilities have in-room sinks. There’s a common kitchen, a garden terrace, and loaner beach towels and umbrellas. Amenities offered for a fee include a beverage bar and a breakfast buffet.

Casual Andalusian-style hotel with an atrium courtyard, plus 3 outdoor saltwater pools & a cafe/bar. Housed in a classic Andalusian-style building, this down-to-earth hotel is 1.1 km from the beach and 2.9 km from the medieval Castle of San Marcos. The warm rooms with traditional wood furnishings feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and kitchenettes. The hotel has an atrium courtyard, a seasonal restaurant and a cafe/bar. Other amenities include 3 outdoor saltwater pools, a sundeck and a garden. Underground parking is available (surcharge).

Refined hostal in a converted palace, offering polished rooms & suites, plus an interior courtyard. Set in a converted 18th-century palace, this refined hostal is a 2-minute walk from the Museo Arqueológico Municipal, a 4-minute walk from the Castle of San Marcos and 2 km from Playa De La Puntilla. Elegant rooms feature desks, minibars, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some offer period features such as exposed wood beams and/or 4-poster beds. Suites add sitting areas, and an upgraded suite has a Nespresso machine and a private pool. Continental breakfast is available for a surcharge and served in an airy, interior courtyard that features marble columns.

Charming apartment hotel in an 18th-century building featuring complimentary Wi-Fi. Set in an 18th-century building, this quaint apartment hotel is 8 minutes away on foot from guided tours at the medieval Castle of San Marcos, a 10-minute walk from Puerto Santa Maria train station, and 5 km from Valdegrana Beach along the Bay of Cádiz. Sleeping up to 8 people, the relaxed 1- to 3-bedroom apartments feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. All provide kitchens and separate living rooms. Some offer sofabeds and/or terraces. Car and bike rentals are available, as is parking (surcharge). A cleaning fee applies.