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Chiclana de la frontera information
Chiclana de la Frontera
Situated
in a privileged enclave among sand dunes and pines, the town
is only 9 km. from the sea. Opposite the coastline is found
the island of Sancti-Patri with its famous Faro (Light-house)
and Castle(13th century), built on the ruins of the temple
of Zeus built by the P hoenicians.
Popular architecture is evident in the characteristic Andalusian
narrow streets and flower-filled patios.
Of grat artistic interest are monuments of the town: the Ermita
de Santa Ana (18th century) with its great cupula, the capilla
del Santo Cristo (16th century), the iglesia de San
Juan Bautista (18th century) and the iglesia de Jesús
Nazareno (17th century).
With regards to beaches, La Barrosa is note-worthy: 8 km long
with carefully-placed tourist facilities, close to which is
the Novo Sancti Petri tourist complex, containing apartments,
hotels, leisure facilities and a modern golf course designed
by Severiano Ballesteros. Sancti-Petri beach is ideal for
winf-surfing and has a Nautical Club and quay.
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