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San Fernando, Spain

San Fernando, Spain

San Fernando Spain

There is evidence of the presence of the Phoenicians and the Romans in the remains held in the History Museum. The Castle of San Romualdo (an Islamic ‘ribat’, or small fortress) used to defend the only access by land from the mainland to Cadiz. Previously known as “The Castle of El Lugar de la Puente”, it stands at the end of Calle Real nearest to Zuazo Bridge. Its site, near the natural defence line of the Sancti-Petri channel, has been essential in withstanding enemy attacks. But it was not until the second half of the 18th century that the town began to grow rapidly. It took on great importance both to trade and to military strategy thanks to its particular location, and thus became closely linked to the Navy. The Carraca Arsenal, the Marina Observatory, a top ranking scientific centre and the new town of San Carlos, where the San Carlos Hospital and the Illustrious Sailors’ Pavilion are located here. The Sailors Mausoleums existing in the aisles of the latter are exceptional.
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Recommended airport
Jerez (XRY)
Nearby destinations
  • Cadiz a 10.26 km
  • Costa de la Luz a 32.79 km
  • Jerez a 24.52 km