El Puerto de Santa Maria Area Description

El Puerto de Santa María is a Spanish town situated on the Costa de la Luz. It is only 20 minutes across the bay from Cádiz. It is situated around the mouth of the river Guadalete. It lies on the Atlantic coast and boast eight beautiful sandy beaches. The town is a fishing port and has numerous sites of historical interest. Christopher Columbus stayed in one of the castles there. It has all the facilities and the customary markets.

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Hotels in El Puerto de Santa Maria

Hotel Bodega Real This hotel is located in the centre of El Puerto de Santa Maria, not far from the tourist centre. More information...	Hotel Monasterio San Miguel This 18th century baroque monastery was refurbished as a hotel in 1989 and is located in the centre of Puerto de Santa Maria and 2km from the beach. More information...
Hotel Duques De Medinaceli Charming hotel, opened in 2002, restoration of an ancient building from the 18th century. More information...	Hotel PUERTO BAHIA On the sea front in a residential area, this is located near the shops and leisure activities. More information...
Hotel Hotel Los Cantaros Located on the riviera del marisco (seafood), this hotel has 39 rooms all equipped with drier, satellite television, canal +, telephone, mini-bar, air-conditioning, heating and room service. More information...	Hotel SANTA MARIA This hotel lies in the historic centre, near the shops, and has the facade of an old palace. More information...

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