Location: Medina-Sidonia
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The 6 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Medina-Sidonia, Andalucia
Medina-Sidonia is a city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, southern Spain. It is considered by some to be the oldest city in Europe, used as a military defense location due to its elevated location. Locals are known as Asidonenses. The city's name comes from Medina (Arabic for city) and Sidonia (of Sidon), meaning "City of Sidon".
Restaurants in Medina-Sidonia
1. A Campo Abierto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Bull fights and horse shows
Reviewed By georalph
A thoroughly worthwhile and interesting way to spend a morning, learning about traditional Andalucian cattle farming and the horsemanship inseparable from it. There is an interval ( with refreshments including several varieties of Domecq family sherry ) and I would have considered the event value for money even if there hadn't been a second half! Very professionally run attraction with excellent commentary in 4 languages and high standards of animal welfare throughout. Definitely recommended.
2. Museo y Conjunto Arqueologico Romano, Medina Sidonia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By SMU1963 - London, United Kingdom
The entrance covers the actual museum, which has an incredible array of artefacts as well as a large section of the Ancient Roman ruins. However, it also covers a second archeological site further into the town, of a section of Ancient Roman road and pavement - complete with two game boards carved into the pavement. The staff close the main building to lead you up to the second. There are presumably few visitors, which is a shame. We were delightfully surprised at the standard and quality of the two parts. The man on the desk was wonderfully helpful and polite. A little gem of a place.
3. Iglesia Parroquial Matriz De Santa Maria La Mayor La Coronada
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Hyoga83 - Bordeaux, France
We really liked visiting this church, it was beautiful, in a rugged way. Both the outside (I found it pretty unique and original, specially the façade) and the inside are worth visiting, and the view from the top is pretty. For 2.5€ it is a reasonable way to learn the importance this building and Medina Sidonia had, due to the fact that it was easier to defend than the coast.
4. Arco de la Pastora
5. Castillo de Medina-Sidonia
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Ipdip - Montcuq en Quercy Blanc, France
First stop is the tourist office to get a map. You follow the trail as it winds its way through the narrow streets and up to the castle. It is quite a hike and gets steel towards the end. Warm enough in February so what it is like in the height of summer I dread to think. At the top the entrance fee is 3 euros pp and you are rewarded with spectacular 360 degrees view out to sea, inland and possibly Africa on a clear day. The castle is in ruins though elements of Roman times are visible. Worth the effort!
6. Plaza de Espana
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Ipdip - Montcuq en Quercy Blanc, France
We parked at the entry to Medina and walked into town about 500m.You access the square via an archway and it opens into a well maintained square with restaurants and a few shops. The tourist office is at the far side of the square, where you can get a street map to help you explore. On the right hand side of the square on entering you will find a cake shop and for those with a sweet tooth you will wondering which ones to choose. We couldn't believe much cheap they were!
