Hotel Posada de Palacio

Sanlúcar de Barrameda

In the popular old quarter of the wonderful coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, you will find this impeccable hotel, Posada de Palacio. The hotel occupies an 18th century building that blends Moorish and Renaissance architecture into an eclectic whole. The reception is in one of the building’s typical patios, and its 32 spaciously laid-out rooms all have their own style, and were decorated with great taste. Large beds that will make you feel like the lord/lady of the manor, spacious bathrooms, with bath, of course. All rooms have air conditioning, heating for chilly evenings and a TV.

This spacious hotel has various patios with gardens, where you can enjoy some peace and quiet or just sit down with a good book. There is a large roof terrace where you can work on your tan.
There is an excellent breakfast buffet, but it will cost you extra. The hotel does not have a restaurant either, but that will not cause you any real problems, because the town’s historic centre is at walking distance, and offers a range of different eateries.

Cons:
• No parking facilities, on-street parking

Pros:
• Beautiful historic building
• Immaculate hotel
• At walking distance from the historic centre

Hotel Posada de Palacio

facilities

Hotel

- There is no restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner. But plenty of options in town at walking distance from the hotel.
- Bar.
- Large roof terrace where you can sit and relax.
- Various patios with gardens.
- Hotel has an internet connection (Wi-Fi).
- Children are welcome.
- One room with wheelchair access.
- Laundry.
- Small pets are welcome.
- The hotel offers a range of different excursions/activities.
- No parking facilities, on-street parking
- Hotel is situated in the old centre of Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Rooms

Every room has air conditioning, heating and satellite TV.
Spacious rooms and bathrooms.
The hotel has a total of 32 rooms, which are interconnected through four patios. 11 of the rooms are double rooms, and 19 are Superior double rooms, and there are 2 quadruple rooms.

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surrounding area

Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Its location on the Guadalquivir estuary made Sanlúcar de Barrameda an important port. This is where Columbus and Magellan embarked on a number of their expeditions.
The Spanish know Sanlúcar as the home of manzanilla, a distinct type of sherry. The old town on the hill (barrio alto) is more interesting and has far more charm than the modern district down on the coast. This is also where you will find the Bodegas Barbadillo.
The heart of the barrio alto is the pleasant Plaza del Cabildo square, which is lined with palm trees, cafes, restaurants, outdoor bars en the 18th-century town hall. Sanlúcar also has a few fine palaces and churches, such as the mudejar-style Palacio de los Duques de Medina Sidonia and the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la O, which dates back to 1360.
The Parque Nacional de Coto Doñana on the other side of the water can be reached by boat from Sanlúcar.

Active
Horse riding on the beach.

Culinary
Sanlúcar is famous for its manzanilla, a light, dry sherry made by Bodegas Barbadillo, among other bodegas. The various bodegas, located in the barrio alto (old town on the hill), are open to the public, and offer manzanilla tasting sessions.
And where better to eat fresh fish than in a fishing town... accompanied by a nice glass of manzanilla, of course...
And you can also visit the home of sherry from here: Jerez de la Frontera.

Family
Jerez’s zoo is one of the best in Andalucía. It has over 400 animal species on show.
The Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre is also a real must (see above under Jerez de la Frontera surroundings).
You can also head down to Cádiz to see its fascinating centre from a horse-drawn carriage. These set off from the Plaza de San Juan de Dios.
Between Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María you will find the Aqua Sherry water park with 17 different slides.

Nature
You can also go on an excursion to the Parque Nacional de Coto Doñana on the other side of the water. This park is one of Europe’s largest swamp lands. This area is especially important for birds. Over 250 bird species have been spotted here, half of which come here to over-winter, such as the spoonbill, stork and the particular favourite of most visitors, the flamingo.
The best time of year to visit this park is winter or spring. In the summer and autumn the swamps are dry, although that is when visitors get excited about spotting deer, boar, buffalos and otters. With a good guide and some luck, you might even spot a lynx.

The following villages/towns in the area are definitely worth a visit:
Jerez de la Frontera (26km; 35min):
Jerez is the sherry capital of the world. A tour of one of its bodegas (Sandeman, Pedro Domecq, Gonzalez Byass) is not only good fun, but you will also learn something. How to distinguish fino from amontillado or oloroso sherry, for example.
Jerez is also famous for its horse riding school, the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Escuestre. Apart from visiting a show here, visitors can also attend lessons and tour the stables.
Other sights include the inviting cafes on the Plaza Asunción and the old town hall from 1575, Casa de Cabildo Viejo. The San Mateo quarter is famous for its flamenco bars, and is also where you will find the official flamenco centre: Centro Andaluz de Flamenco.

Cádiz (52km; 55min):
The modern part of Cádiz is a busy port. A visit to this city would not be complete without a walk along the quays. The old town is contained by fortifications that rise up from the sea. Within the ring of walls and fortresses there are houses and palaces from the 18th and 19th century, side by side with run-down quarters and squares with plenty of bar and cafes.
The city’s sights include the Castillo de Santa Catalina, a bulwark right on the tip of the small peninsula. In the centre you will find the cathedral, Catedral Nueva, and the Museo de Cádiz on one of the city’s nicest squares, the Plaza de Mina. And then there are a number of interesting churches, the baroque church Oratorio de San Felipe Neri and the Oratorio de la Santa Cueva.

And you can, of course, head for one of these world famous cities for a day trip:
Seville (101km; 1h30min):
The capital of Andalucía is a compact city with a rich past. Most of its major sights are in or near the city centre on the Guadalquivir river’s left bank. And they also know how to party and have a good time in this city of flamenco and tapas.
As you wander through the old Jewish quarter, the Barrio Santa Cruz, through a maze of white streets and patios, you should not forget to take in the imposing cathedral, the Moorish bell tower, La Giralda, and the royal palace Real Alcázar.
You can unwind in the María Luisa park, where you can spend the hottest part of the day under orange trees and palm trees.
The museum Museo de Bellas Artes, one of Spain’s best museums of art, is a real must. And then there are its magnificent palaces and other sights, such as the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza (bull ring); Casa de Pilatos and the Torre del Oro.

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