Sorry for the shameless self-promotion but I’ve just renovated our family’s apartment in the center of Sanlúcar de Barrameda and it’s available for rent this summer! 🙂 If you’re interested in reserving this flat stop by our page on Airbnb! WHY IS THIS RENTAL GREAT? Central location – it’s smack dab in the center close to all…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Where to stay in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a beautiful little coastal town 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…
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…
Everything you need to know about the horse races in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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 second…
Where to eat in Sanlúcar de Barrameda: El Centro, Bajo de Guía, & Barrio Alto
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…
Casa Bigote: The Best Seafood in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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…