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View of Medina-SidoniaVeronique Debord · CC BY-SA 2.0

Medina-Sidonia

Town

Medina Sidonia is a city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. Considered by some to be the oldest city in Europe, it is used as a military defence location because of its elevation.

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Medina-Sidonia, one of Spain's most important ducal seats in the 15th century, produced an admiral, Alonso Pérez de Guzmán, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia, who led the Spanish Armada against England in 1588. The title of Duque de Medina Sidonia was bestowed upon the family of Guzmán El Bueno for his valiant role in taking the town. The line continues and was led until March 2008 by the controversial socialist Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia (born 1936).

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Village information

Coat of arms of Medina-Sidonia
Province
Cádiz
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
11,838
Altitude
246 m
Area (IGN)
493 km²
Postcode
11170
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Where to sleep in Medina-Sidonia

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16 places to explore Medina-Sidonia at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El castillo de Torrestrella es una fortificación del siglo XIII situada en el término municipal de Medina Sidonia, Cádiz.

    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo de Torre Estrella
    El Pantera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    2.

    El castillo de Medina Sidonia son las ruinas de una antigua fortificación situada el lo alto del cerro del Castillo en la localidad gaditana de Medina Sidonia (Andalucía, España). Es bien de interés cultural.

    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo de Medina Sidonia
    Danipan · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    La ermita de los Santos Mártires se sitúa al pie de una ladera, y muy próxima a Medina Sidonia (provincia de Cádiz, España).

    ErmitaBien de interés cultural

    Ermita de los Santos Mártires
    El Pantera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    El arco de Belén (siglo X / siglo XIII) es una de las tres antiguas puertas del recinto amurallado del municipio de Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, España.

    Yacimiento arqueológicoBien de interés cultural

    Arco de Belén
    El Pantera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    El arco de la Pastora (siglo X) es una de las tres puertas del recinto amurallado del municipio de Medina Sidonia, Cádiz (España). Fue declarado Monumento Histórico el 3 de junio de 1931.

    Yacimiento arqueológicoBien de interés cultural

    Arco de la Pastora
    El Pantera · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    IglesiaBien de interés cultural

    Iglesia de Santa María la Coronada
    Danipan · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    La iglesia de la Victoria se encuentra en el municipio de Medina Sidonia (provincia de Cádiz, España).

    Iglesia

    Iglesia de la Victoria
    Axel Cotón Gutiérrez · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    El Museo Arqueológico de Medina Sidonia se encuentra situado en el centro de la localidad de Medina Sidonia, provincia de Cádiz, España.

    Museo arqueológico

    Museo Arqueológico de Medina Sidonia
    VIATOR IMPERI from HISPANIA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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    9.

    MurallaBien de interés cultural

    Muralla urbana de Medina-Sidonia
    Axel Cotón Gutiérrez · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Centro históricoBien de interés cultural

    Centro Histórico de Medina Sidonia
    Tysxlam · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    MurallaBien de interés cultural

    Puerta del Sol
    El Pantera · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Torre fortificadaBien de interés cultural

    Torre de Doña Blanca
    El Pantera · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Iglesia de San Juan de Dios (Medina Sidonia) Antiguo convento de la Orden de los Hermanos Hospitalarios de San Juan de Dios, fue fundado por San Juan Grande en 1579, con el nombre de Casa-Hospital de Jesús.

    Iglesia

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    Monasterio

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    Monasterio

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    Iglesia

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

6 plans to experience Medina-Sidonia on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: Camino de Santiago del Estrecho

Hiking: Corredor Verde de las Dos Bahías

More routes on WikilocHiking routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Medina-Sidonia (Civitatis)

Natural areas

2 activities

Parque Natural los Alcornocales

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Reserva Natural Complejo Endorreico de Chiclana

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Guided activities in Medina-Sidonia (Civitatis)

Street market

1 activity

Street market

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Bike

1 activity

Cycling route: Corredor Verde Dos Bahías

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Medina-Sidonia (Civitatis)

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Medina-Sidonia

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodega Miguel Domecq · 13.9 km away, in Jerez de la FronteraGetting there
  • Horse ridingCentro Hipico Los Albardones · in the villageGetting there
  • GolfBenalup · 17.3 km away, in Benalup-Casas Viejas · 2 within 20 kmGetting there