The Top 10 Free Things to Do in Sanlucar De Barrameda, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain

Three words come to mind when describing Sanlúcar de Barrameda: bueno, bonito y barato—good, beautiful and cheap! I moved to Sanlúcar over 10 years ago, and this post contains my go-to list of free activities for when family and friends come to visit. 

Sanlúcar’s botanical garden was originally designed by French gardener Lecolant in the 19th century for the Duke and Duchess of Montpensier’s summer home (the palace now serves as Sanlúcar’s city hall). The garden offers tranquil beauty against the backdrop of the Orleans-Bourbon Palace, and it’s totally free to visit. The gardens are open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Just look up the palace on Google Maps, once you find the front gate stroll right in, walk to the back and you’ll see the entrance on the right side of the building.

Head to the Mercado de Abastos for fresh seafood and unbeatable prices. It’s undoubtedly one of the most authentic experiences you can have in the city, and you’ll find over 50 vendors selling fresh seafood, fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, etc. Even if you’re not interested in buying food you should still check it out! It’s the best place to see the variety of local seafood offered in this region—especially Sanlúcar’s famous langostinos (prawns). The market is located on Calle Trascuesta and is open from 8am to 2pm every day except Sundays. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).