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What to see and do in Medina Sidonia

What to see and do in Medina Sidonia (La Janda, Cádiz): 12 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 6 Monuments · 2 Activities · 2 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

When to go to Medina Sidonia: festival calendar

May: Romería de San Isidro Labrador (Medina Sidonia) (May)

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What to see and do in Medina Sidonia

Medina Sidonia
Village
Historic city of La Janda, the Roman Asido Caesarina Augusta, capital of the Muslim cora (an administrative district of al-Andalus) of Sidonia after the conquest of 712, and seat of the Duchy of Medina Sidonia since 1440. Alfonso X reconquered it on 22 September 1264.
Conjunto histórico de Medina Sidonia
Monument
The historic centre was declared Conjunto Histórico-Artístico (Spain's heritage designation in force between 1931 and 1985) and Bien de Interés Cultural (Spain's highest level of heritage protection) on 13 November 2001.
Conjunto Arqueológico Romano de Medina Sidonia
Monument
Remains of the Roman city of Asido, open to visitors beneath the town centre, with sewers and structures from the 1st century.
Castle of Medina Sidonia
Monument
Fortress built between the 13th and 15th centuries, the traditional seat of power of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia.
Hermitage of los Santos Mártires
Monument
Church of Visigothic origin from the 7th century, one of the oldest Paleochristian remains in the province.
Alfajor de Medina Sidonia
Food and drink
Christmas sweet of Arabic origin made with almonds, honey, and spices, protected under a Geographical Indication and made in Medina Sidonia since ancient times.
Belén Viviente de Medina Sidonia
Activity
Christmas live nativity scene with around 600 performers spread across dozens of tableaux throughout the historic centre, held every December.
Torre de Doña Blanca de Borbón
Monument
14th-century tower in Medina Sidonia.
Castillo de Torrestrella
Monument
13th-century fortress within the boundaries of Medina Sidonia.
Conquista de Medina Sidonia por Alfonso X
Historical milestone
Alfonso X the Wise conquered the city.
Título de ciudad de Medina Sidonia
Historical milestone
King Henry IV granted Medina Sidonia the title of city.
Romería de San Isidro Labrador (Medina Sidonia)
Activity
Local pilgrimage of Medina Sidonia.