Make a holiday rental home or townhouse in Medina Sidonia, Spain your home away from home
Medina Sidonia sits in an elevated hillside position, around 46km inland from the city of Cadiz, in the Sierra de Grazalema area of the Cadiz province. Like many in the region, Medina Sidonia is a pueblo blanco (white town), but should not be thought of as just a run of the mill example of an Andalucian city, as it has a strong history and a number of interesting buildings and other places of interest. Accommodation options in Medina Sidonia include spacious townhouses and exclusive villas.
Things to do in Medina Sidonia, Spain
Medina Sidonia is listed in some sources as the oldest city in Europe, and has a number of interesting historical sites due to its heritage as a military defence location. A popular attraction is the Moorish fortress of Fortaleza and Alcazar, which sits at the very top of the hill and can be seen for miles around. The fortress dates back to the 12th century, and offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Also worth a visit are the Duke Stables, which date back to the 16th century, but were refurbished in 1994 to become an exhibition hall. They lie in the medieval heart of town, which is also where you will find the town square (Plaza de Espana), which is a large and open meeting point where you will discover some of the oldest buildings in the region, as well as a good selection of bars and restaurants. Around the square are a number of narrow, cobbled streets which are so typical of the region, and head off in various directions to reveal different parts of the city. There are a number of town walks to be enjoyed here, which can easily fill a few days if you stop off at the various shops, cafes and tapas bars along the way.
Places to visit on holiday in Medina Sidonia, Spain
Medina Sidonia property is just a 45-minute drive from the city of Cadiz, and the old port is well worth a visit during your stay in the area. Another option is to explore the remainder of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park area, with Arcos de la Frontera (38km) a particular highlight, providing spectacular views from its excellent vantage point – something which saw it granted national historic-artistic status in 1962.
Weather in Medina Sidonia, Spain
The weather in Medina Sidonia is excellent for the vast majority of the year, especially during summer months when the daily average temperature is above 30C. This is also the time of year when rainfall is at its lowest, and thus the most popular time to visit. Temperatures are still warm outside of this season, though rainfall can be quite heavy during December and January.
Flights to Medina Sidonia, Spain
Medina Sidonia is easiest to reach from the UK when flying to Jerez Airport (XRY), which receives flights from London Stansted (Ryanair) and Manchester (Thomas Cook Airlines). The 44km journey from airport to accommodation will take around 45 minutes.
