What to see and do in San Fernando

One of the best things to see and do in San Fernando is to explore its natural environment , of great biological value. In San Fernando there are areas of marshes, salt flats, channels, estuaries and impressive beaches . If you like nature and hiking, water sports or want to take a boat ride, we recommend not missing this excursion.

The Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park , declared as such on July 28, 1989 due to the extraordinary ecological value of the ecosystems that comprise it and the species it houses. Its location between the neighboring Doñana National Park and the Strait of Gibraltar makes the Bay of Cádiz a key part of the migratory system of a multitude of water birds and makes it one of the most important coastal wetlands in Europe for nesting. resting and feeding of more than 150 species of aquatic birds.

Furthermore, the diversity of ecosystems present allows the existence of different plant formations that constitute the habitat of numerous species of birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates that constitute the diverse and abundant faunal wealth of this Space. Protected Natural.

It is the oldest religious building in the city, dating back to 1733 . In this church, the Virgen del Carmen, Patroness of the city and the Navy, is venerated. It has great historical interest since, after the promulgation of the Constitution of Cádiz , the Cortes Generales continued their sessions here between October 1813 and January 1814.

It is located in the historic building of the former General Captaincy of the Navy of San Fernando and houses an extensive and important collection of naval models, vexillology, clothing, weapons and objects that show the day-to-day work of this work and life at sea. .

It has great historical value since the first session of the Cortes Generales was held here, from which the creation of the Constitution of 1812 arose.

It is declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and is the oldest building in San Fernando. An old moat, various levels of paving and crypts of the baroque church have been discovered there. The most notable part of the visit is the 'Entombment of Lovers' , dating back 6,000 years, where you can see a man and a woman buried in each other's arms.

Exposed in the street are some Phoenician and Punic ovens from the 4th century BC , protected by a glass dome in the roundabout of Plaza Hornos Púnicos.

It is one of the main museums in the city to learn in depth about the history of San Fernando . It is located on the historic and central Calle Real.

An essential in any guide to what to see and do in San Fernando . The Islet and the castle of Sancti Petri are historically linked to one of the most important and famous temples of Antiquity: the temple of Melqart – Hercules. It was part of the line of fortifications that protected the entrance to the Sancti Petri channel.

San Fernando is the cradle of the art of José Monje Cruz, known as Camarón de la Isla. Through this route you will be able to see the most relevant places in his life, such as the Birthplace, the Camarón Forge, the Venta de Vargas or the sculpture dedicated to the artist, as well as an Interpretation Center where the artist's artistic and personal career is exhibited.

It is one of the most charming places in San Fernando . It has a very careful appearance and preserves the characteristic essence of this city: white facades adorned with flower pots, oyster stone plinths and plinths with images of Christ or popular sayings. You can access it from Real Street.