A holiday to Puerto de Santa Maria
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Located between Jerez de la Frontera and Cadiz on the Costa de la Luz, El Puerto de Santa Maria is a hidden gem along this section of the Atlantic coast. The approach into El Puerto de Santa Maria may not be particularly scenic, but once in the heart of the old town you will find pretty pedestrianised orange tree lined, cobbled streets and beautiful architecture complemented by intricate wrought iron work and decorative tiles.
There is much history linked to El Puerto de Santa Maria; explore the Castle of San Marcos whilst in Puerto de Santa Maria as it is the many historic monuments which have meant that the town has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest.
There is a famous bullring in El Puerto (short for El Puerto de Santa Maria), where bullfighting takes place during the Feria season in August and during the Spring Fair in May. There are a number of bodgas in El Puerto de Santa Maria where sherry is distilled; tours and tastings are available. There is a good choice of restaurants and cafes in El Puerto de Santa Maria and the food is particularly tasty as the area produces a wealth of fresh fruit, vegetables, and of course the fish are freshly caught. A small ferry can be taken from El Puerto de Santa Maria across the bay to Cadiz for interesting day trips.
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El Puerto de Santa Maria is surrounded by the Parque Natural Bahia de Cadiz which incorporates three ecosystems and a wealth of flora and fauna. El Puerto is set within 15 kilometres of find sandy beaches. The beach Playa Puntillo in El Puerto de Santa Maria is a great stretch of sand for the whole family to enjoy.
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