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Medina Sidonia

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Medina Sidonia

Medina Sidonia is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Paterna de Rivera, 30km from Puente de la Constitución de 1812.

Medina Sidonia is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 11,658, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Medina Sidonia sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Medina Sidonia to your route.

About Medina Sidonia

Medina Sidonia is a city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. Considered by some to be the oldest city in Europe, it is used as a military defence location because of its elevation. Medina-Sidonia, one of Spain's most important ducal seats in the 15th

Read more century, produced an admiral, Alonso Pérez de Guzmán, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia, who led the Spanish Armada against England in 1588. The title of Duque de Medina Sidonia was bestowed upon the family of Guzmán El Bueno for his valiant role in taking the town. The line continues and was led until March 2008 by the controversial socialist Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia (born 1936).

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Where is Medina Sidonia located?

Medina Sidonia is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.4569 latitude, -5.9272 longitude.

What is the population of Medina Sidonia?

Medina Sidonia has a population of approximately 11,658 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
11,658
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.4569, -5.9272

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Medina Sidonia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Vejer de la Frontera

A dazzling white town crowning a hill above the Costa de la Luz, a maze of Moorish lanes and flower-filled patios.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Circuito de Jerez

A sun-soaked circuit in southern Spain that has been a cornerstone of MotoGP and a frequent Formula 1 test venue for decades.

30 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Puente de la Constitución de 1812

Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Arcos de la Frontera

A dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Cádiz Old Town

One of Europe's oldest cities, a sea-girt peninsula of golden-domed cathedral, watchtowers and Atlantic ramparts.

34 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Playa de Bolonia

A wild dune-backed Atlantic beach beside the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, with views across to Morocco.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

White Villages of Andalusia

A stunning string of whitewashed hilltop villages scattered across the mountain landscapes between Ronda and the coast.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Tarifa

Continental Europe's southernmost point, a windswept town where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, beloved by kitesurfers.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Medina Sidonia

  • 30 kmPuente de la Constitución de 1812Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.
  • 34 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
  • 60 kmPuerto de las Palomas, GrazalemaThe 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.
  • 74 kmCap SpartelA lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.
  • 75 kmRonda Puente Nuevo ViewpointThe 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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