Ceramic tiles in The Plaza del Socorro, Chiclana
Adjacent to the salt marshes, Chiclana is not on
the coast itself. Sancti Petri has become the towns summer resort
extension.
The Sancti Petri Golf Course, reputed to have been
designed by Seve Ballesteros, has stunning views of the sea. Opposite
the town is the small island of Sancti Petri with a lighthouse and
a magnificent 18th Century castle which was built by the Phoenicians
on the ruins of the temple of Zeus.
The Balneario
Fuenteamarga is found at the seaside town of Chiclana and the
therapeutic properties of its waters offer treatments for numerous
circulatory, muscle and skin complaints.
A small ferry can be taken to visit the island in
the summer. On the island is the lighthouse and 18th century castle
which was constructed on the ruins of the temple of Zeus built by
the phonecians.
Another typical Andalucian town with charming narrow
cobbled streets and balconies festooned with flowers.
Monuments in the town include:
- Ermita de Santa Ana (18th C with its great cupula)
- The Capilla del Santo Cristo (16th C)
- Church of San Juan Bautista (18th C)
- Church of Jesus Nazareno (17th C)
Beaches
La Barrosa is 8 km long
Novo Sancti Petri is renowned for its sunets, over the Altanic ocean
Novo Sancti Petri
Is a modern residential and tourist complex, popular
with wealthy Spanish families from Madrid and other cities.
Hotels
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Tryp
Costa Golf Hotel - situated near the 14th hole of Novo Sancti
Petri 36-hole golf course (designed by Severiano Ballesteros) on
the shore of Playa de la Barrosa Beach.
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