Sanlucar de Barrameda Walking Tour

The pretty seaside town of Sanlucar de Barrameda is known for its sherry, horse-racing, castles and palaces. Discover the treasures of its historic centre on this guided walking tour!

Sanlucar de Barrameda Walking Tour Itinerary

At 11 am, your guided walking tour of Sanlucar's historic centre will begin, departing from the Avenida Calzada de la Duquesa Isabel, which leads down to the beach.

As you stroll along this avenue, you will learn about the town's history, which dates back to ancient times. Arriving at Plaza del Cabildo, view a monument to the first circumnavigation of the Earth. This square divides the Barrio Bajo, or Lower District, from the Barrio Alto, or Upper District, where the route will continue.

Wandering through Plaza de San Roque and along Calle Bretones, characterized by typical Andalusian whitewashed houses, you'll reach the Covaches de Sanlucar. These Gothic archways, previously an entrance to an ancient marketplace, feature intricate carvings of mythical sea creatures. Your tour will continue up Bethlehem Hill to the Auditorio de la Merced, a former church now housing a theater, revealing its history commissioned by the Medina Sidonia family in the 17th century.

Next, you'll reach Plaza de la Paz, home to the Church of Nuestra Señora de la O and the Palace of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia. Visit a typical Sanlucar bodega for a tasting of Manzanilla, the local sherry.

The tour concludes at the Castle of Santiago, where you can admire the Medieval fortress's walls and towers. The tour ends around 1 pm.