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5 Bars you should see in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

July 8, 2015Leave a Comment

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…

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Everything you need to know about playing golf in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

June 17, 2015Leave a Comment

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…

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Where to see the best Flamenco performances in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

June 11, 20154 Comments

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…

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Where to stay in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

May 15, 2015Leave a Comment

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…

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Getting to Sanlúcar de Barrameda by bus, train, or plane

March 12, 2015Leave a Comment

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…

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Don’t miss out on the Ruta del Mosto in Sanlúcar de Barrameda!

November 11, 2014Leave a Comment

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…

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Everything you need to know about the horse races in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

August 24, 2014Leave a Comment

The annual horse races in Sanlúcar de Barrameda are famous throughout Spain and attract locals, tourists, and celebrities alike! It’s a unique event because the horses run on the sand and the race dates are chosen based on the days that have the lowest tide. The races are split into two cycles—the first in early August and the…

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Where to eat in Sanlúcar de Barrameda: El Centro, Bajo de Guía, & Barrio Alto

August 17, 201419 Comments

I’ll be honest…one of the main reasons I wanted to move back to Sanlúcar de Barrameda from Seville is the food! The restaurants in Sanlúcar are the epitome of the Mediterranean diet—light dishes, lots of olive oil, local veggies, homemade breads, and let’s not forget fresh seafood. Below you’ll find a list of my favorite…

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Casa Bigote: The Best Seafood in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

September 10, 2013Leave a Comment

  For the BEST and I mean BEST seafood you’ve got to go to Casa Bigote. Almost everyone you ask who has been to Sanlúcar will either have heard of Bigote, or have eaten there themselves…it’s that good! There are two options for eating at Casa Bigote; Bigote’s Taberna (barra) or the Casa Bigote Restaurant. The taberna…

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Originally from Florida's Forgotten Coast, I moved to Sanlúcar to teach for 'six months' in 2011 and never left! Follow my blog for global travel tips, expat life, and insider knowledge on local events and customs. Get the full story →

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