CENTRO RECUPERACIÓN LA MAYETERÍA

Rota

When talking about farming in Rota, you have to know the word mayetería which means “field work done by the local farmer, known as a mayeto.” Mayetos have always devoted themselves to farming...

VILLAMARTA THEATRE

Jerez de la Frontera

The “old” Villamarta Theatre dates back to 1928. Built under the initiative of the Marquis of Villamarta, it maintained its activity (under private management) until June, 1986, when it finally...

SANTUARIO NUESTRA SEÑORA DE REGLA

Chipiona

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Regla has its origin in the castle-fortress that the Ponce de León family from Chipiona donated to the Augustinian monks in 1399. Although many works were carried out to...

REAL PLAZA DE TOROS

El Puerto de Santa María

Going to the bullfights in El Puerto is far more than simply watching a show in a ring. Famous bullfighter Joselito was right when he stated that well known phrase immortalised on a colourful ceramic...

PALACIO DE ORLEANS-BORBÓN

Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Built by the Duke and Duchess of Montpensier as a summer residence after making use of an old Council Seminary (18th century), the Páez de la Cadena house (17th century) and the cloister of the La...

PALACIO DE LOS DUQUES DE MEDINA SIDONIA

Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Together with the village of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, King Ferdinand IV handed over the Palace of the Duke and Duchess of Medina Sidonia to Alonso Pérez de Guzmán and has remained in the family...

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO DE JEREZ

Jerez de la Frontera

The museum is located in the Barrio de San Mateo, one of the six parishes into which the old Islamic part of town was divided by Spain´s King Alfonso X, known as The Wise King, in 1264. The current...

LA TORRE DEL RELOJ

Chiclana de la Frontera

Known to the locals as the Arquillo del Reloj, this is one of the best known buildings in Chiclana. Built in the 18th century, it was originally part of a local government building. Given that the...

LA CARTUJA DE JEREZ

Jerez de la Frontera

The Carthusian Monastery of Our Lady of the Defense (Nuestra Señora de la Defensión) is considered the most important religious monument in the province of Cádiz and one of the most important in...

IGLESIA Y CONVENTO DE JESÚS NAZARENO

Chiclana de la Frontera

Chiclana´s most important building from the Baroque era. Built between 1667 and 1674, thanks to benefactors from Cádiz who donated part of their wealth acquired from trade relations with...

IGLESIA SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

Chiclana de la Frontera

As a beautiful example of Neoclassical architecture and declared a Cultural Heritage Site, the church was built between 1773 and 1814, following projects by Torcuato Cayón and Torcuato...

IGLESIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA O

Rota

Built in the 16th century, the first facts about its author refer to Diego de Riaño. The only remnants of this initial period are the spatial distribution, the apse and the Gothic-style lateral...