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17 Kms from Cádiz, The city is located in an exceptional position on the mouth of the River Guadalete in the Bay of Cadiz.
Its wonderful natural setting, long beaches, famous wineries, sidewalk restaurants specialising in seafood, golf courses and other sports facilities make El Puerto de Santa Maria one of Andalusia 's main tourist centres. |
The city has played a highly important role throughout history. Archaeological remains, dating back to the 10 th -13 th centuries BC, were unearthed in the village of Doña Blanca , 3 km from the town, and which are proof of the city's ancient routes.
The city has a famous bull ring that dates back to 1880.
The city has a wide variety of leisure facilities, including:
- The Water Park, discotheques, Flamenco bars and good restaurants. |
One of El Puerto's main attractions are its fine sandy beaches, each of which is different and are a water sports paradise. |
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Cadiz is a seafaring city with 3,000 years of history. It is the southern most provincial capital in Spain . The walls of the "Puertas de Tierra" clearly separate the modern area from the more historical, older part made up of narrow streets.
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Most of the principal monuments can be found in the old part of the city, which is also ideal for shopping. There is also La Caleta beach, situated on a reef and bordredf by the Castles of Santa Catalina and San Sebastian.
The new area is made up of modern buildings, avenues and a promenade. It also has the magnificent La Victoria , Sta. María del Mar and Cortadura beaches. |
Cadiz is a city with a long history.
Founded by the Phoenicians about 1,100 years B.C., it is the oldest city in the west. Many cultures have passed through the city, Greek, Roman, Visigoth, Arab etc. It was conquered by Alfonso X “The Wise” in 1262, who built a cathedral on the site of an old Arab mosque. |
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