Place to visit
Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain: what it is and when to go
A town in Cádiz province at the mouth of the Guadalquivir, right opposite Doñana. Magellan's expedition set out from here, and this is where manzanilla is made, a wine that only exists thanks to the river's humidity. It combines a hilly old town, bodegas and seafood on the riverbank. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 63 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Spain on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · History
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 166 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 36.77614, -6.35348
What you will see here
- Bajo de Guía, with its fried-fish bars facing the river and Doñana
- The manzanilla bodegas in the upper town
- The palace of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia and the church of La O
- The boat crossing to the Doñana bank
To enter Doñana from here you have to go on an organised, pre-booked tour; crossing on your own isn't allowed.
What it is and where
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a place of interest in Spain (Sanlúcar de Barrameda), at 31 m above sea level. It has articles in 63 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Spain on this site.
It is in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 71 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.77614, -6.35348; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 166 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda is March to June and September to October.
The horse races on the beach are held in August, at low tide, and completely change the atmosphere. The Feria de la Manzanilla falls in spring.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebPossible10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:30
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:24
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Medina Sidonia Ducal PalaceCultural property in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain28 m
- Las Covachas de Sanlúcar de BarramedaHistory70 m
- Palacio de Orleans-BorbónBuilding in Cádiz Province, Spain115 m
- Iglesia Convento de Madre de DiosTemples220 m
- Castillo de SantiagoCultural property in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain279 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
It is a place of interest in Spain. It has articles in 63 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Spain on this site.
When is the best time to visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 166 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Medina Sidonia Ducal Palace, Las Covachas de Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Palacio de Orleans-Borbón. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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