If your trip to Barbate is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Plan a stop at Montenmedio Golf and Country Club. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on many travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have some room on your schedule, Tuna Museum and NMAC Foundation will keep you busy as well.

See what’s going on in nearby Playas de la Jara. What’s 50 miles when you have your own set of wheels? The drive itself is half the fun! See the best sights starting with Chipiona Lighthouse, Shrine of Our Lady of Regla and Rocio Jurado Monument. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Santa María del Mar Beach, 30 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be Cadiz Cathedral. (But we’d also recommend Plaza de Espana and Torre Tavira.)

No matter what the weather forecast is like, you’ll be able to catch sight of some of the lovely beaches near Barbate from behind the wheel of your own rental car. When you get near the ocean, keep an eye out for seabirds flying over these glorious stretches of coastline:

• Playa de la Yerbabuena (3 miles away).
• Playa La Mangueta (4 miles away).
• Zahara de los Atunes Beach (4 miles away).

No other mode of transportation can give you convenience and freedom like your own wheels. No matter the reason for your escape to Barbate, CarRentals.com has an impressive range of vehicles to drive off in. Taking a city break with your other half? Turn up the romance by opting for a convertible. Great fun to drive and easy to park, you’ll adore sitting alongside each other in one of these nifty rides. A full-size car is perfect for big families. There’s enough space for everyone and you can venture where you want, whenever you want. If you’re on a business trip, a premium car will carry you from one meeting to the next in comfort and style.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re about to head off on an amazing road trip around Barbate, a spacious SUV could be the ideal solution. If you’re hoping for the cheapest price possible and plan to stick to city driving, a versatile compact is a smart pick. All you have to do is decide what’ll suit you best, throw your bags in the trunk, and hit the road.

You’ll have to keep to the right while driving in Barbate. In addition, take some extra caution if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you have a feel for the roads, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

Nabbing a parking space in Barbate is relatively easy. Of course, it can depend on where you are and when — it could be tricky parking right in the center during peak periods.

As the population of Barbate is around 22,900, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic. That said, main roads are generally busier in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

While cruising through the streets of Barbate, keep in mind that the speed limits typically range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Most residential areas are 50km/h unless marked otherwise.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving around Barbate, and you could even receive a fine for just handling a phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your eyes remain on the road.

In Barbate, it’s against the law to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. If you plan to have a drink or two, leave the car at your hotel.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Barbate, red means stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.

Seat belts have to be worn in La Janda. That being said, the rule may not apply for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.