SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA
Origin of the First Circumnavigation to the World in 1519
Located on the left bank of the Guadalquivir river estuary, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is one of the most enchanting cities in AndalusÃa.
Handed to Alonso Pérez de Guzmán "El Bueno" after the Reconquest, Sanlúcar lived its period of greatest splendour after of Discovery of America when Sanlúcar port became one of the most important in the kingdom, begin the departure point for sailors such as Magellan, Elcano an Columbus on his third voyage.
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The historically important Cádiz town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, whose port served as departure point for countless seafarers setting sail to America, is located right at the mouth of the Guadalquivir river estuary, next to the extraordinary Doñana National Park. Alongside its great artisan tradition linked to the carpentry and a beautiful old town packed full of the churches, castles and palaces.
THE OLD DOWNTOWN
Thanks to its natural harbour, Sanlúcar de Barrameda has been a meeting point to many cultures throughout the centuries. This has meant that, today, we enjoy a rich heritage dating mainly from the New World trading period in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.
BEACH, SUN AND NATURE
Sun and beach lovers will find in Sanlúcar de Barrameda perfect place to enjoy some magnificient golden sand coves and crystal clear waters whose therapeutic qualities were highly valued in past centuries. The local mild climate allow for almost year round enjoyment of Sanlúcar´s beautiful beaches.
INTERESTING CULTURAL OFFER
The city¨s festive calendar is packed full. The Manzanilla fair held by the Guadalquivir estuary just before the start of summer. There is also the traditional Beach Horse Races, founded in 1854, being the oldest in Spain and having become, over the years, one of the greatest beach events in the south.
ATTRACTIVE LEISURE OFFER
The food selection runs from large restaurants to tapas bars, each with its own local neighbourhood customs. The Bajo de GuÃa area add the zest of the Guadalquivir and Doñana setting to the flavour of its marine stews, while in the upper quarterand city centre the taverns are set amongst historical monuments and the commercial hustle and bustle.
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