San Lucar de Barrameda is situated at the mouth of the
River Guadalquivir, which has functioned as a source
of influence of many important cultures and civilisations
which have left behind them their indelible mark on
the area. This privileged situation makes it an ideal
starting point to visit the Doñana National Park.
The town was consituted in the 13th century, becoming
in the 15th and 16th centuries one of the most important
ports of the trade which connected the Atlantic with
the Mediterranean.
The most important buildings are:
The Castillo de Santiago (15th century),
Las Covachas (15th century),
La Iglesia de la O,
The Palace of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia
and the Palacio de los Duques de Montpensier
In the popular beach known as the Bajo de guía
horse races are held each year in summertime.
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