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San Fernando

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About San Fernando

San Fernando is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Puerto Real, 7km from Puente de la Constitución de 1812.

San Fernando is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 95,174, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, San Fernando 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 San Fernando to your route.

About San Fernando

Hospital Militar de San Carlos is a hospital located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Construction of the original hospital building took place by the Franciscans in February 1809, during the war of independence, but the current building was completed in 1981. Located next to the Panteón de

Read more Marinos Ilustres, it was the tallest building in San Fernando until the Torres de la Casería de Ossio surpassed it by several metres.

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San Fernando offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Fernando located?

San Fernando is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.4759 latitude, -6.1982 longitude.

What is the population of San Fernando?

San Fernando has a population of approximately 95,174 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
95,174
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.4759, -6.1982

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 San Fernando

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Cádiz Old Town

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

10 km · about 20 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

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.

32 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Playa de Bolonia

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

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near San Fernando

  • Right herePuente 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.
  • 46 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
  • 80 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.

Driving in Spain

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Fernando.

Puerto Real

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 40,183

Chiclana de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 83,831

Cadiz

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 116,979

El Puerto de Santa María

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 88,364

Rota

🇪🇸 Spain

22 km awayPop. 28,848

Jerez de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

24 km awayPop. 212,879

Conil de la Frontera

🇪🇸 Spain

24 km awayPop. 22,427

Medina Sidonia

🇪🇸 Spain

24 km awayPop. 11,658

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