Sanlùcar de Barrameda Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Palacio de Medina Sidonia

Palacio de Medina Sidonia, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 gildapaolina Says:  Built in the XIII century, this 'Palacio' is belonging since then to Duques de Medina Sidonia family. Guided visits are organized normally on sunday (need to reserve), but one charming side of the building and the garden serves as 'cafè' and open every day from 8.30 to 21.00... 

Visiting Salinas in Bonanza

Visiting Salinas in Bonanza, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 gildapaolina Says:  If you decide to visit the Salinas and Bonanza in Sanlucar, please consider that is not so easy! You could reserve your visit by touristic train calling the provided number (cost:12 euros), but it's normally necessary to reach a sufficient number of people (they didn't say... 

The harbour...

The harbour..., Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 grovier Says:  Difficult to find, just at the end of the Guadalquivir, a nice town, in front of the Donana park-there is a ferry crossing the river- and some km north, the fishermen harbour...I love harbours,so.... 

Castillo de Santiago

Castillo de Santiago, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 Hopkid Says:  Surrounded by buildings that make up the extensive Barbadillo sherry bodega, the remains of the 15th century castle can be viewed but not entered as it is currently closed until funding can be secured to complete renovations. It's a short walk east of the Iglesia de Nuestra... 

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la 0

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la 0, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 Hopkid Says:  Built in the 15th century, the church has an interesting neo-Muslim doorway and according to guidebooks has a beautiful Mujedar ceiling which we were not able to view because it was late on a Sunday evening when we visited. 

Palacio de Orleans y Borbon

Palacio de Orleans y Borbon, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 Hopkid Says:  This building with neo-Muslim and Baroque architectural elements on its exterior was once used as a summer home for a powerful Sanlucar family in the 19th century. It's now used as the town hall (ayuntamiento) but is open to the public for viewing. Check to join the free... 

Las Covachas

Las Covachas, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 Hopkid Says:  Not entirely sure what this area was used for according to the historical text marker on site, Las Covachas is a lovely Gothic facade in what is the basement level of the Palacio de los Duques. The facade, built in the 15-th century, includes nice arches and motifs of sea... 

Hotels  

Hotel Barrameda

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Guadalquivir Hotel

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Restaurants  

Bajo de Guía district

Bajo de Guía district, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 Redang Says:  This district offers, especially along the River Guadalquivir (pic), excellent restaurants and bars with typical food and seafood; don't miss the King prawns. 

La Chiquitina: Seafood and nice service

La Chiquitina: Seafood and nice service, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 gildapaolina Says:  Ok, Sanlucar is the kingdom of 'pescaito frito' and pratically everywhere you can eat wonderful and fresh seafood...But La Chiquitina is a nice 'chiringuito' (kiosk) just in the middle of Calzada del Ejercito (the principal pedestrian way to the sea), when you can sit... 

Casa Balbino: Great Seafood Tapas

Casa Balbino: Great Seafood Tapas, Sanlùcar de Barrameda

 Hopkid Says:  In the northwest corner of the center of town, the Plaza del Cabildo, Cafe Balbino has a staggering selection of fresh seafood. The best way to sample a lot of different things is to purchase tapas, the small plate size servings that can be shared by everyone at your table.... 

Transportation  

How to get there
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda is in the very south of Spain, so that, it's quite far from anywhere, but it is worth a visit.

The closest airport is in Jerez de la Frontera, which is about 25 kms. away.

For information about it, go to my Cádiz page or log on www.aena.es/csee/Satellite?pagename=subHome&Language=ES_ES&c=Page&SiteName=XRY&cid=1048519503361

or you can go to Sevilla, wich is about 124 kms. away.
The site of this airport, is: www.aena.es/csee/Satellite?cid=1048243388846&pagename=subHome&Language=ES_ES&SiteName=SVQ&c=Page

In both cases, there are English versions.

Some road distances from Sanlúcar de Barrameda (or just Sanlúcar) to:
- Cádiz: 52 kms.
- Madrid: 649 kms.
- Moscow (Russia): 4.691 kms.

For moe road distances together with driving times and best routes, check: www.viamichelin.com

Written Sep 8, 2007

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Local Customs  

Horse Races (1)
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Sanl��car de Barrameda (C��diz, Andaluc��a, Spain)
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Apart from the official betting, there are some run by kids. You can see here the office (fourth pic).

Updated May 15, 2011

Website: www.carrerassanlucar.es

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General Info
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Sanl��car de Barrameda (C��diz, Andaluc��a, Spain)

Favorite thing: Tourist Office

Calzada del Ejército, s/n

- Tel.: (+34) 956 36 61 10
- Fax: (+34) 956 36 61 32

- Internet: www.aytosanlucar.org (in Spanish)
- E mail: turismo@aytosanlucar.org

Other sites:
- www.sanlucaronline.com (English version too)
- www.sanlucardebarrameda.net (in Spanish)

Updated Apr 10, 2013

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