Medina-Sidonia is an undiscovered white pearl in the lesser-known part of Andalusia. Quietly located inland of Cadiz, some 25 kilometres from the beautiful Costa de la Luz with its kilometres of beaches. The town sits on a hill (at an altitude of 300 metres) with panoramic views. On clear days, the Atlantic Ocean and even Africa across the Mediterranean can be seen. 

Medina-Sidonia is one of the oldest towns in Europe and has a rich history, much of which can still be found today. Over the last 3,000 years Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors have settled in Medina-Sidonia. The city has been declared a heritage site and received the award for one of the most beautiful Andalusian cities. No mass tourism here but a still original town where real Spanish life can be found. In the town itself you will find an archaeological museum and a Roman underground street, an ethnographic museum, the impressive Santa Maria la Coronada church and the castle, from which you have a beautiful 360 degree view of the surroundings. Medina-Sidonia has been named in National Geographic as one of the nine most beautiful towns in the province of Cadiz and also The Condé Nast Traveller wrote a nice article on the Costa de la Luz. 

Medina Sidonia has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry and in winter you have moderate temperatures and some rainfall. The average annual temperature for Medina Sidonia is 22 degrees Celsius. For more details and the best period to visit Medina Sidonia click here.

If you travel by plane, you can fly into Jerez Airport (34 km, 30 minutes' drive), Seville Airport (107 km, 1 hour 20 minutes' drive) or Malaga Airport (195 km, 2 hours' drive). Medina-Sidonia is easy to reach by car. Parking is free at several car parks just outside the city centre. We recommend Public Parking La Zapata, from there you can walk to our accommodation in 5 minutes.

Please see below a map of our location and a short film about Medina Sidonia.