Costa Ballena

The purpose built holiday 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 holiday resort was designed with the environment in mind and one will not find the typical high-rise hotel blocks common to many beach resorts here. In fact, visitors to this Spanish resort will find the town's parks and gardens a breath of fresh air when compared to your typical holiday resort towns. Costa Ballena has been hailed as a one of a kind holiday destination in Europe, environmentally friendly while still offering a range of exciting holiday activities and amenities. A rather romantic story is attached to the town's name: In ancient times, a large whale ( ballenain Spanish) who had travelled all over the world was seeking a sanctuary, a paradise in which to end its days, and after much wandering it chose a spot near the coast of Cadiz, Costa Ballena, to die happily surrounded by beauty and harmony.The town itself comes pretty close to paradise and while on holiday visitors can enjoy beautiful surroundings dotted with lakes, orchards and parks, uninterrupted stretches of beach, and numerous fun activities and cultural excursions.