This year Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s feria will take place from June 6 – 11, 2023. When you think of stereotypical “Spain” what comes to mind? For me it’s flamenco dresses, good wine, music, and dancing…and Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s Feria de la Manzanilla encompasses all of these elements and then some! Cities all over Spain have…
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Attending Carnaval in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
One of my favorite things about Sanlúcar de Barrameda is that we get the best of both worlds; in Cádiz you have carnaval, in Seville you have feria…but in Sanlúcar you have both! What exactly is carnaval (carnival in English)? Think of Mardi Gras and Halloween combined to create a hybrid super fiesta! It’s a hot mess of costumes,…
More than Traditional Tapas: 7 New Restaurants to try in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is known throughout Andalucía for its delicious seafood and locally grown ingredients (can you say papas de arena?). If you find yourself craving something a little different however, there are some new “modern” restaurants popping up around town. You’ll get to enjoy a new twist on traditional tapas as well as a…
12 Things you should do in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
***Last updated May 2023*** Did you know Sanlúcar de Barrameda was the departure point of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and several Spanish conquistadores? This seaside city not only has fascinating history…you’ll get to enjoy tons of delicious seafood, beautiful sunsets, and fun activities too! Below you’ll find a list of my favorite things to do…
5 Bars you should see in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
As soon as the weather starts warming up Sanlúcar transforms from a quaint little beach town to a holiday hot spot! Sevillanos usually make their way to Sanlúcar on the weekends to escape the summer heat along with tourists from other parts of Spain, UK, Germany, France etc. Sanlúcar comes to life at night during…
Everything you need to know about playing golf in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Drive 5 minutes from the center of Sanlúcar de Barrameda and you’ll find yourself at the Sanlúcar Club de Campo. The golf course offers beautiful views of both vineyards (holes 1 – 9) and the Guadalquivir River/Doñana National Park (holes 9 – 18)…and if you’re up for the challenge, it’s one of the most difficult…
Where to see the best Flamenco performances in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
After attending my first feria in Sanlúcar de Barrameda I was determined to learn how to dance Sevillanas! Sevillanas is a type of folk music and dance which originated around the 15th century in Seville. Sometime in the 18th century it mixed with other Spanish dance forms acquiring its beautiful flamenco flare. In my quest to find a…
Where to stay in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a beautiful coastal city in the province of Cadíz, Spain. If you’re planning a trip to Sanlúcar it’s important to stay in a centrally located neighborhood. Below we’ll go over 3 of Sanlúcar’s central neighborhoods and some great rentals and hotels you can stay at! Also, if this is your first time…
Getting to Sanlúcar de Barrameda by bus, train, or plane
With a population of about 70,000 people (140,000 in summer) Sanlúcar de Barrameda is considered a mid-sized city. We don’t have our own airport or train station but getting to Sanlúcar is relatively easy—it’s conveniently located near large cities with good transport connections. Getting to Sanlúcar from Madrid by train Some people prefer to take the train from…
Don’t miss out on the Ruta del Mosto in Sanlúcar de Barrameda!
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is known as a summer destination by Spaniards and tourists alike, but one of my favorite events of the year happens in autumn—the Ruta del Mosto. What is the Ruta de Mosto? Starting in early November Sanlúcar’s Barrio Alto (uptown) is full of locals, live music, and wine! Mosto is a local wine that…