Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Go for manzanilla sherry, Atlantic seafood and boat trips toward Doñana at the mouth of the Guadalquivir.
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a coastal town in Cádiz province, in Andalucía, where the Guadalquivir River meets the Atlantic. It sits on the river's north bank, facing the marshes of Doñana National Park across the water. Visitors come for manzanilla, a pale, dry sherry aged in bodegas near the old town, and for seafood in the Bajo de Guía fishing quarter, where fried fish and prawns are served close to the water. Boat trips into the Doñana marshes run from nearby Bonanza.
The town has long been tied to the sea. Christopher Columbus left from its shore on his third voyage in 1498, and Ferdinand Magellan's expedition sailed from here in 1519. Plan a day trip for the bodegas and the river, or stay one or two nights to walk the riverfront once the day visitors have gone. Sanlúcar also works as a base for trips to Jerez and El Puerto de Santa María. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months, since summer heat is strong in the Guadalquivir valley.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda in five
- Visit a manzanilla bodega and book aheadManzanilla is a light sherry aged near the sea. Many bodegas run tours with tastings, so reserve in advance and check the language options on each bodega's website.
- Eat langostinos and fried fish at Bajo de GuíaThe riverside quarter is known for prawns and seafood, and its terraces face the estuary. Go at lunch, and expect Spanish meal times.
- Take a boat trip into DoñanaBoat tours cross the estuary into the national park for wildlife and dunes. Check the operator's schedule and the park's rules; availability depends on season and tides.
- Check beach race dates if you visit in AugustHorse races are held on the beach in summer, and the town fills for them. Look up the dates for your year and book rooms early.
- Combine it with Jerez and El PuertoJerez is about 30 minutes away and has the sherry bodegas and horse shows; El Puerto is a harbor town on the bay.Jerez de la Frontera
Things to do in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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Need to know
- Airport
- Jerez (XRY) about 30 min away; Seville or Málaga farther
- Getting there
- Car or bus from Jerez, Cádiz and Seville
- Getting around
- Walk; the old town and riverfront are compact
- Best base
- The old town or near Bajo de Guía
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear7 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°MildJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°MildFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°SpringMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 114 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°SpringAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low16°WarmMayClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
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- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°HotJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°HotJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
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- 0
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- 0
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- 0
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- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Beach racesAugustClear
Best
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- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
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- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach races
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°MildOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°RainNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain
- DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°MildDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
Average daily high and low in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°16°0%Monday: Clear. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue21°17°18%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Wed23°16°40%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 40%.
- Thu21°17°25%Thursday: Fog. High 21°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 25%.
- Fri22°17°15%Friday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sat23°14°21%Saturday: Rain. High 23°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 21%.
- Sun22°18°70%Sunday: Rain. High 22°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 70%.
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What's on in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
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- Feb–MarCarnival of CádizCádiz, a day trip
Day trips by train
Before you go to Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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Rules for Sanlúcar de Barrameda, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.
- Non-EU travelers may be fingerprinted at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.
- Much of Doñana National Park needs a guided visit or permit. Book a boat or guided tour and check the park's official visitor information first.
- Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire anywhere in Spain, including the coast and the marshes.
Plan around Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Regions, trains, entry rules and money for the whole country
Read the guideJerez de la FronteraSherry bodegas and the horse school, a short drive away
Read the guideCádizA sea-wrapped old city about an hour by road
Read the guideEl Puerto de Santa MaríaHarbor tapas and a wine-town stop on the bay
Read the guideSevilleAndalusia's capital, a long day trip or a base
Read the guideSanlúcar de Barrameda FAQ
Is Sanlúcar de Barrameda worth visiting?
Yes, for seafood, manzanilla and the Doñana river mouth. It is less polished than Cádiz or Seville and suits travelers who want food and slow evenings.
What is manzanilla?
A dry, light sherry aged in bodegas close to the sea at Sanlúcar. It is traditionally served cold with seafood and fried fish. Visit a bodega for a tasting and an explanation of the aging.
Can you visit Doñana from Sanlúcar?
Yes, with boat tours and organized trips. Check the operators' timetables and the park's rules, since access depends on season and conditions.
How far is Sanlúcar from Seville?
About 1–1.5 hours by road. A day trip is possible, but a night here lets you enjoy the evening terraces and the estuary light.
What is the best time to visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda?
April to June and September to October are warm and calmer. July and August are hot and crowded, with beach races in the summer. Winter is mild but can be rainy.