A trip to Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain) that we as a family, in August 2002, left us dazzled. The stay was in SanlĂșcar de Barrameda, but in the days we were there we visited some villages around. El Puerto de Santa MarĂa the banks of the Guadalquivir say it was founded by the Athenian Menestheo. here Supplies (catered, provisioned) the caravel Santa Maria and Juan de la Cosa drew his famous world map in 1500, in elque for the first time included land of America.
In the summer season its population multiplies, one of the favorite tourist destinations for its magnificent beaches, its light and climate.
has a beautiful main church, which began construction in early XV century. That period is the unfinished Gothic doorway at the foot of the temple. In the summer season its population multiplies, one of the favorite tourist destinations for its magnificent beaches, its light and climate.
is built on top of the city, in sandstone.
has another home, the Sun, also baroque, which is the entrance to the temple.
Inside
saved so prized works as the altar of seventeenth-century Mexican silver in the chapel of the Tabernacle.
Detail Portada del Sol
The other important monument of El Puerto de Santa Maria is the Castle of San Marcos. Is a strength XIII century, built by King Alfonso X the Wise, on the basis of an Arab mosque, the precious remaining elements.
The transformation into a church-fortress is captured in the Cantigas de Santa Maria. From this period is preserved in the chapel of St. Mary the size of Spain, the thirteenth century. Underwent several alterations and tweaks. But after his restoration, now may be a package that combines the military and religious, Muslim and Christian.
A castle that is kept in perfect condition after 700 years. It held, today, exhibitions, conventions, concerts of classical music, etc. Bodega
next to the castle where we were offered a wine tasting during the visit.
Victoria The monastery is one of the most beautiful buildings in the style of the Catholic Kings. Destined to jail for a long time also saves some units of the cloister and church.
A swim in the beautiful beach of Valdelagrana, well known and visited by tourists from all parties, since it has all kinds of services, facilities and infrastructure for use, making it a very comfortable beach to have a good day.
adjective: Porto
anecdotes : It is called the "City of the Hundred Palaces but the neglect for years, has turned many of them in real ruins. But it retains the atmosphere of princes / princesses and large estates.