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Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Hotels in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

As popular for its historic and cultural heritage as for its beautiful beaches, Sanlúcar experiences a huge influx of tourism all year round, especially during the summer period. To accommodate these people, there are a number of hotels in the town and on the beach, ranging from luxury, resort-style hotels with swimming pools and access to the beach, to smaller hotels with a bit more character. 

Sanlúcar de Barrameda - Rentals

Located right next to the Doñana National Park, Sanlúcar gets visitors all year round, but especially during the summer season. There are many self-catering options in and around Sanlúcar de Barrameda, including apartments and villas, offering more a bit more privacy and independence during your holiday.

Festivals in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Sanlúcar is also noted for its horse racing which dates back to 1845 and takes place along a 2,000 stretch of beach at the mouth of the Río Guadalquivir during the month of August, daily from 6.00 pm, on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month (Thursday to Saturday). This is a thrilling spectacle where real racehorses thunder across the sand watched by a large noisy crowd of spectators.

Things to see in Sanlúcar

Sanlucar is divided into the older quarter, the Barrio Alto where most of the interesting sights can be seen, and the newer Barrio Bajo, closer to the river.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda Beaches

Sanlucar de Barrameda is delightful small town situated at the northern tip of the sherry triangle and is home to the first beaches of the Cádiz side of the Costa de la Luz. The first beach (i.e. the most northerly) on the Cádiz side of the Costa de la Luz is known for its calm waters and golden sand. Bonanza beach is very popular with the locals so can get busy during the summer months.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Situated at the northern tip of the sherry triangle, 8 km from Chipiona, the delightful small town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda is flanked by the Guadalquivir estuary. The speciality tipple here is the distinctive manzanilla wine, which acquires its dry, slightly salty tang from the seaside environment and the moist poniente wind. The town is equally famed for its excellent seafood, for which manzanilla is (coincidentally!) the ideal accompaniment.

Explorers - Ferdinand Magellan and Sanlucar

Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480 - 27 April 1521) was a Portuguese explorer who organised the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth, completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano. 

casa jaramar

Situated in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, 300 metres from Playa de la Jara and 14 km from Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club, casa jaramar features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has garden views and is 27 km from Jerez Cathedral and 28 km from Villamarta Theatre.

Casa Bolsa43

Located 900 metres from the beach of Sanlucar de Barrameda, Bolsa43 guest house offers free WiFi in all areas.

The property offers twin rooms with a fan or suites with bohemian décor but no heating. The private bathroom offers a bath or shower and hairdryer.

Hotel Barrameda

Located in central Sanlúcar's Cabildo Square, this hotel has a fabulous sun terrace with stunning views over the historic centre.
Take the pleasant stroll through Sanlúcar to the beach where you can admire Atlantic Ocean views and have a refreshing swim.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda - Ferry to Doñana

You can catch the open ferry boats from Playa Bajo de Guia over the Guadalquivir river to the shores of Parque Nacional de Doñana (and back again). From here you can walk along the beach or walk a little way into the park, although there is not much to see at this point. Special permission is required to enter the park at this point in a motor vehicle.