How many times have you seen a beach in front of another one? Would you like to try the best seafood of Spain? Or, do you want to meet the warmest people in a perfect place? That is Sanlucar de Barrameda, a small city where, even if you spend only one day, you will be able to enjoy it all! Do you want to know more? Then keep reading to know some unique places to experience in Sanlúcar!
Sanlucar de Barrameda is the craddle of the Spanish conquistadores like Magallanes and the Casas de Indias’ markets, because all the expeditions ships used to dock by the Guadalquivir’s river mouth. Now Sanlucar’s guests can rest in this Market Indian Houses which currently are being used as hotels. The Arizon Palace Hotel is one of them.
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- 1 1. The colorful sunsets of the other shore.
- 2 2. Doñana’s marshes.
- 3 3. The happy atmosphere of Sanlucar streets.
- 4 4. The Pine tree Forest from La Algaida.
- 5 5. Tortillitas de camarones, the best appetizer.
- 6 6. Sanlucar’s shrimps.
- 7 7. La Plaza del Cabildo and Bajo de Guia’s restaurants, bars and pubs.
- 8 8. Manzanilla, the Queen of the wines.
1. The colorful sunsets of the other shore.
In front of the shore of Sanlucar de Barrameda we can find the beach of the National Park of Doñana, where the sun goes down getting mixed with the clouds and the forest of the nature of Doñana. You will not see another show like this one.
At the end of August, the tourists and the locals spend their days on the beach watching the Horse Races. This great show invites everybody to enjoy an incredible experience by the orange sea of Sanlucar’s sunset.
2. Doñana’s marshes.
There is a part of the Natural Park of Doñana that is inside the city of Sanlucar de Barrameda. This place takes part on the way to La Colonia Monte Algaida, a countryside place of the city where the mountains, the Salt marshes and the roads from Sanlucar join in a beautiful scene. The Doñana National Park allows too the visits across the forests in a 4×4 trip.
3. The happy atmosphere of Sanlucar streets.
The streets of this city are full of energy. The way that the people live in Sanlucar is so special. Tourists and locals get involved in the same place and the same mood, because if something can be shared it is the happiness of enjoying the cultural exchange.
4. The Pine tree Forest from La Algaida.
This year the routes across the forest have become so popular in Sanlucar. People can enjoy a bike ride or a walk across the amazing paths of the La Algaida Pinetree Forest.
5. Tortillitas de camarones, the best appetizer.
In the province of Cádiz, and in Sanlucar mostly, the shrimp fritters are so famous. There are so many restaurants, chiringuitos and bars where you can enjoy this golden appetizer, which is made of little shrimps, parshley, flour and onion. These small omelets are one of the jewels of Sanlucar’s gastronomy crown.
6. Sanlucar’s shrimps.
Every time so many people come to this city to try the amazing shrimps and the seafood that the gastronomy of Sanlucar enjoy during all the year. Also, if you want to find this unique product you can visit the Mercado de Abastos, where the fish and the seafood are the main character of the place.
7. La Plaza del Cabildo and Bajo de Guia’s restaurants, bars and pubs.
At the beginning of the beach line of the center part of Sanlucar, there are many restaurants where the quality of the service and the food are so precious. Also, pubs and discos can be found at the same place. Due to the perfect location of this place in front of the sea, you can enjoy the best meal or dinner and the nice cocktails of the Bajo de Guia’s bars. Casa Bigote, La Gula A&C Catering and Avante Claro are some of the excellent restaurants you can find in this lovely place.
La Fabrica de Hielo, a museum in Bajo de Guia that you can visit before your meal.
La Plaza del Cabildo is well-known too by the people who love eating in the old town of Sanlúcar. It is a beautiful square where the fried fish meals and the seafood are so precious, and the atmosphere of the place is great. Some of these restaurants are Casa Balbino and La Gitana.
8. Manzanilla, the Queen of the wines.
The best partner of Sanlucar’s gastronomy is the Manzanilla wine. If you want to try this famous wine you can only do it in Sanlucar. This drink is so special due to the salt of the soil, because the short distance to the sea makes Sanlucar enjoy this product all the year.
You have now 8 things to do in Sanlucar, and you just got too 8 excuses to come and enjoy of the way of living, the nature and the salt water air that you will be breathing during your visit.
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