Here are the top places to visit in Chiclana de la Frontera and around as well. Many alternatives to discover the culture and history of the coast.
Top villages to visit around Chiclana de la Frontera
Chiclana de la Frontera itself!
Don’t miss other tourist attractions in the town such as the parish church of San Juan Bautista. This 18th-century building is a perfect example of Cadiz-style Neoclassicism. Inside you’ll find works of great value such as an icon of the town’s patron saint, John the Baptist.
As for museums, the municipal museum can be found at Casa de los Briones. Explore the town’s history, from the Battle of Barrosa during the Spanish War of Independence through to Chiclana’s industry and traditions. Similarly, at the Wine and Salt Interpretation Centre you’ll learn all about the process for making Andalusian wine and how salt is extracted.
Castillo de Santi Petri - Chiclana
On the small island where the Castle of Sancti Petri is situated, about two kilometres from the coast, the first men who populated Chiclana settled.
The fortress was built between the 17th and 19th centuries. This unique place is a cultural and environmental reference in the province. This is so because it is located where the classical texts say the famous Temple of Hercules was situated, and right within the Bay of Cadiz Natural Park.
There you can enjoy different environmental and cultural activities, such as exhibitions, sunsets, workshops, concerts, star observations or culinary samples.
There is the possibility to visit it by going in Canoe Kayak.
Cadíz
There are many great things to visit in Cadíz, here are the main attraction points to visit :
- The Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Plaza de Espana,
- The Roman Theater, Cadiz Cathedral (and climb Cadiz Cathedral Tower),
- The Tavira Tower, San Sebastian Castle Genoves Park,
- The Museum of Cadiz,
- Alameda Apodaca park,
- Cadiz Market
Vejer de la Frontera
Take the car and visit the white villages of Cádiz , how about going to visit the most beautiful in Spain?
- Try some food at a terrace of Plaza de España, explore the walls and doors of Vejer,
- visit the food market Mercado de Abastos
- Explore the Windmills of San Miguel area, enter into the San Jose mill to see the rudimentary technology
- Get a bath at Playa del Palmar, a huge beach of 8km of fine sand surrounded by a large dune
- Visit the Convento de los Concepcionistas, on your journey from Iglesia del Divino Salvador to the Castillo. Arco de las Monjas has a spectacular view and is a good place to take the camera out and take great pictures of the white houses of Vejer
- Top restaurant in Vejer: El Jardín del Califa (preferable to book).
Medina-Sidonia
Medina Sidonia is an ancient hilltop town known for its medieval walls, tidy narrow cobbled streets, and rows of reja-fronted houses.
Some of the notable attractions include:
A Campo Abierto, Museo y Conjunto Arqueológico Romano, Medina Sidonia, Arco de la Pastora, Castillo de Medina-Sidonia, Museo Etnográfico de Medina Sidonia.
It was one of Spain's most important ducal seats in the 15th century and produced an admiral, Alonso Pérez de Guzmán, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia, who led the Spanish Armada against England in 1588
Sevilla
Between the orange-scented courtyards, stunning Mudéjar architecture, and joyful, impromptu flamenco dancing in cozy plazas after dark, Seville is a dream come true. But that’s just a first impression… There are so many things to do in Seville! And it also makes a great place to go in winter.
- Visit the Real Alcázar Palace, a remarkable palace, originally constructed for King Peter of Castille on the site of a Muslim fortress, the royal family still uses the upper rooms as a personal residence today.
- See the Famous Seville Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and was over 100 years in the making. Insite, see the Tomb of Christopher Columbus.
- Giralda is the bell-tower right next-door to the Cathedral
- Walk to the Plaza de España, located inside the Parque de María Luisa. Built in 1929 for the Ibero-American Exhibition, Seville’s famous plaza is easily one of the city’s most beautiful and iconic landmarks.
- Museums: Archeological Museum, part of ensemble built for the Ibero-American Exposition, collecting the most important artefacts from the archaeological sites around the Seville Province. Museum of Arts and Traditions. Museum of Fine Arts
- Climb Metropol Parasol
- Visit the Mercado de Triana
- Taste Tapas At The Oldest Bar In Seville
- Lose Yourself in Barrio Santa Cruz
- See a Flamenco Show : no matter the time of year you can be sure that there will be flamenco shows happening across the city on any evening. A tablao is a good way to watch a show, with live musicians and either a bar or restaurant service
- Events: Feria de Abril, Semana Santa
Doñana National Park
- This beautiful stretch of undeveloped wilderness is home to hundreds of birds, deer, pigs lynxes, and other wildlife.
- Doñana is a complex mosaic of landscapes forming a flat, clean horizon, a paradise for birds in the most important wetlands in Europe.
- Doñana, nestled between Huelva, Seville, and Cádiz, boasts diverse landscapes of marshes, lakes, pine forests, and beaches. Lagoons like Bonanza and Gallega harbor numerous bird species. Dunes stretch from Matalascañas to Guadalquivir's mouth, offering over 25 kilometers of pristine beaches. The Asperillo fossil dunes, over 30 meters high, and the orange sandstone cliffs add to its natural splendor.
Centro Commercial Bahía Sur
Do you want to go Shopping ?
Centro Comercial Bahía Sur is a shopping center located in San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain. It offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.
Centro Comercial Bahía Sur is known for its variety of shops and restaurants, with over 90 establishments to choose from. It is a popular shopping destination in the area, offering a range of products and services to cater to different needs and preferences.
For more touristic informations and guides, visit the pages containing the official touristic guides and informations about Chiclana de la Frontera and around.
Here are some sites proposing ideas of visits & activities in or around Chiclana :
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If you choose the area of the "segunda pista" in the zone of Chiclana la Barrosa, you will benefit from the proximity of the restaurants and minimarkets as well.
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