Isla del Trocadero

The island has an area of 5.25 km2 (2.03 sq mi) and lies in the southern part of the Bay of Cádiz, southwest of Puerto Real village.

The north of the island is crossed by Spanish national highway N443, which goes from Puerto Real to Cádiz.

The island has been an important commercial traffic point for a long time, hence its name[citation needed].

The San Luis Fort, in the Southern tip of the island, was used as part of the defences of the Bay of Cádiz.

The Isla del Trocadero belongs to large protected area and a natural park, with an extension of 100 km2 (39 sq mi).