Overview
El Puerto de Santa María is a town in Spain.
Its population is roughly 88,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Jerez Airport (XRY), about 23 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Population | 88,364 |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Nearest airport | Jerez Airport (XRY), 23 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where El Puerto de Santa María is
El Puerto de Santa María sits in Spain, in the northern part of Europe.
Jerez de la Frontera lies about 13 km to the north-east, Sevilla lies about 91 km to the north and Cadiz lies about 9 km to the south-west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Jerez Airport (XRY) is the closest airport, about 23 km from El Puerto de Santa María.
Alternative gateways include Gibraltar Airport (GIB, 93 km).
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons El Puerto de Santa María is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through XRY.
Day trips & nearby
El Puerto de Santa María works well as a base. Within about 90 km you can reach Jerez de la Frontera (13 km to the north-east); Sevilla (91 km to the north); Cadiz (9 km to the south-west); San Fernando (14 km to the south); Chiclana de la Frontera (21 km to the south).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on Europe/Madrid time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in El Puerto de Santa María
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Getting around El Puerto de Santa María
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to El Puerto de Santa María?
- Jerez Airport (XRY) is the closest airport, about 23 km away.
- When is the best time to visit El Puerto de Santa María?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near El Puerto de Santa María?
- Jerez de la Frontera is one of the closest places, about 13 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is El Puerto de Santa María in?
- El Puerto de Santa María is in Spain.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.