The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Medina-Sidonia, Andalucia

June 20, 2021 Viva Honore

Medina-Sidonia is a city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. It is considered by some to be the oldest city in Europe, used as a military defense location due to its elevated location. Locals are known as Asidonenses. The city's name comes from Medina (Arabic for city) and Sidonia (of Sidon), meaning "City of Sidon".
Restaurants in Medina-Sidonia

1. A Campo Abierto

Finca Los Alburejos, 11170 Medina-Sidonia Spain +34 956 30 43 12 [email protected] http://www.acampoabierto.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

A Campo Abierto

Bull fights and horse shows

Reviewed By georalph

A thoroughly worthwhile and interesting way to spend a morning, learning about traditional Andalucian cattle farming and the horsemanship inseparable from it. There is an interval ( with refreshments including several varieties of Domecq family sherry ) and I would have considered the event value for money even if there hadn't been a second half! Very professionally run attraction with excellent commentary in 4 languages and high standards of animal welfare throughout. Definitely recommended.

2. Museo y Conjunto Arqueologico Romano, Medina Sidonia

Calle Ortega, 11 Cadiz, 11170 Medina-Sidonia Spain +34 956 41 24 04 [email protected] http://www.turismomedinasidonia.es/que-visitar/conjunto-arqueologico-romano
Excellent
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Museo y Conjunto Arqueologico Romano, Medina Sidonia

Reviewed By SMU1963 - London, United Kingdom

The entrance covers the actual museum, which has an incredible array of artefacts as well as a large section of the Ancient Roman ruins. However, it also covers a second archeological site further into the town, of a section of Ancient Roman road and pavement - complete with two game boards carved into the pavement. The staff close the main building to lead you up to the second. There are presumably few visitors, which is a shame. We were delightfully surprised at the standard and quality of the two parts. The man on the desk was wonderfully helpful and polite. A little gem of a place.

3. Iglesia Parroquial Matriz De Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada

Plaza de Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada, Medina-Sidonia Spain +34 956 41 03 29 http://www.medinasidonia.es/medina-sidonia/historia-y-patrimonio/patrimonio-arquitectonico/iglesia-santa-maria-la-mayor-la-coronada
Excellent
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4.0 based on 112 reviews

Iglesia Parroquial Matriz De Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada

Reviewed By Hyoga83 - Bordeaux, France

We really liked visiting this church, it was beautiful, in a rugged way. Both the outside (I found it pretty unique and original, specially the façade) and the inside are worth visiting, and the view from the top is pretty. For 2.5€ it is a reasonable way to learn the importance this building and Medina Sidonia had, due to the fact that it was easier to defend than the coast.

4. Arco de la Pastora

Calle Muro S/N Cambiar a Monumentos, 11170 Medina-Sidonia Spain http://www.xauen.dulcesartesanosdevejer.com
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 90 reviews

Arco de la Pastora

5. Monasterio De Jesus Maria Y Jose Agustinas Recoletas

Plaza descalcas, 11170 Medina-Sidonia Spain +34 956 41 00 15
Excellent
33%
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Monasterio De Jesus Maria Y Jose Agustinas Recoletas

6. Castillo de Medina-Sidonia

Calle Castillo, 11170 Medina-Sidonia Spain +34 956 41 24 04 [email protected] http://www.turismomedinasidonia.es
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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3.5 based on 109 reviews

Castillo de Medina-Sidonia

Reviewed By Ipdip - Montcuq en Quercy Blanc, France

First stop is the tourist office to get a map. You follow the trail as it winds its way through the narrow streets and up to the castle. It is quite a hike and gets steel towards the end. Warm enough in February so what it is like in the height of summer I dread to think. At the top the entrance fee is 3 euros pp and you are rewarded with spectacular 360 degrees view out to sea, inland and possibly Africa on a clear day. The castle is in ruins though elements of Roman times are visible. Worth the effort!

7. Plaza de Espana

11170 Medina-Sidonia Spain
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3.5 based on 24 reviews

Plaza de Espana

Reviewed By Ipdip - Montcuq en Quercy Blanc, France

We parked at the entry to Medina and walked into town about 500m.You access the square via an archway and it opens into a well maintained square with restaurants and a few shops. The tourist office is at the far side of the square, where you can get a street map to help you explore. On the right hand side of the square on entering you will find a cake shop and for those with a sweet tooth you will wondering which ones to choose. We couldn't believe much cheap they were!

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