El Puerto de Santa Maria is one of the most visited cities in the Bay of Cadiz. Well, it is no wonder. It is one of the most perfect villas in the province since it welcomes a rich cultural legacy, beautiful beaches, nature, a long-lasting winemaking tradition, the most varied leisure and excellent gastronomy. If you still have not planned anything, we give you a few ideas of what to visit in El Puerto.
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Beaches in El Puerto de Santa Maria
One of the most important tourist attractions in the city is its beaches. Urban beaches, with a high tourist occupation such as Valdelagrana, La Puntilla or Santa Catalina (which has won the Blue Flag). More remote and natural beaches like the Levante beach or Fuentebravia; or more intimate beaches like La Calita. 16 km of coastline with thin golden sand and clear waters for everyone to enjoy. You will be able to practise all kinds of water sports such as kayak, surf, paddle surf or sailing.
Wineries in El Puerto de Santa Maria
El Puerto de Santa Maria is, along with Jerez de la Frontera and Sanlucar de Barrameda, one of the municipalities with the longest winemaking tradition in the province. In El Puerto, you will find up to seven large wineries that are within the Sherry Wine Region, our wine with Designation of Origin. In them, you will be able to learn the entire production process of Sherry wine, visit these impressive wine cathedrals, make a wine tasting or learn to pair our wines. If you needed ideas about what to visit in El Puerto, going to a winery seems like the perfect plan!
What to see in El Puerto de Santa Maria
If you are looking for places to visit in El Puerto de Santa Maria or things to see during your holidays, the possibilities are endless indeed. For the more energetic, active tourism in El Puerto de Santa Maria is probably one of the best alternatives. Water activities such as surf, windsurf, sailing, boat trips, kayak or paddle surf, walks both through the Old Town of the city and through the Toruños Natural Park, bicycle routes or a whole day of fun in an impressive water park. But the municipality has much more to offer! Its impressive historical and cultural legacy is visible just by walking along its Old Town. Places like the San Marcos castle or the Mayor Prioral Church will transport you to another era.
Leisure in El Puerto de Santa Maria
The nightlife in El Puerto de Santa Maria is one of the busiest in the Bay of Cadiz, especially when the warm days come closer. The Old Town is full of bars, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs open almost every day of the week where parties last until the wee hours of the morning.
Eating in El Puerto
The municipality’s gastronomy has the characteristic features of the Bay of Cadiz cuisine, with fish and seafood being the protagonists of practically all dishes. The beach bars, bars and restaurants in El Puerto de Santa Maria are abundant, of high quality and have very affordable prices. In them, you have to try the fried pescaíto, wedge clams a la marinera, the malarmao, the fish soup “caldillo de perro” and all kinds of dishes and tapas, always paired with the best Sherry wines. Besides, here you will have the opportunity to try all kinds of products from the province: retinto meats, cold meats, cheeses such as papayo, olive oil, pure honey, vegetables and greens such as asparagus or thistles, and an endless stream of other local products from our beloved land.
Accommodations in El Puerto de Santa Maria: a well-deserved break
The city has a wide range of accommodations for all tastes and budgets. Big charming hotels, hostels, majestic houses and palaces, apartments and houses… Book your accommodation! Now you know what to visit in El Puerto. You only have to choose your accommodation. Fly to your accommodation and spend your perfect holidays in El Puerto de Santa Maria!