Located in the
Fighting Bull Route, in the middle of the province of Cádiz,
Medina Sidonia is a beautiful town halfway between the mountains
and the sea. Part of its territory is inside the Alcornocales
(Corkoak woods) Natural Park. With over 300 meters above
sea level and only a few miles away from it, Medina is known
as the province´s balcony.
In 2001, Medina´s old town was declared Historic and
Artistic Location and of Cultural Interest by the Spanish Department
of Culture. Within the city limits remain rests of several
past civilizations such as Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths or
Muslims which settled on Medina´s hilltop due to its
strategic location.
Medina is a genuine example of the White Villages of Cádiz.
Walking by its streets the visitor´s eyes will be caught
by the contrast between the white walls, the black bars of
the windows and the colors of the flowers in the “patios”.
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