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Cartaya |
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My visit to Cartaya was to party in New Year's eve. I must confess that I almost skipped town, because the hotel was in El Rompido, and the following day was used in Seville. A nightly stop, and it was all. We visited El Rompido because... we were there - we attended New Year's eve party in the hotel, and being in the area we had a look at the place, before the planed visit to Seville. Only a general idea, but... does it deserve more? |
Castle
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The most remarkable monument in Cartaya is Zuniga family's castle, built in the 15th century and restored about 20 years ago. We saw it at night, and didn't enter. Website: Castillo de los Zuniga |
El Rompido beach
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A few kilometers apart from town, the small village of El Rompido lives from fishing and beach in summer. A few, modest restaurants border the ria, waiting for the dwellers that, in summer, multiply by four the total population. The beach seems very safe for children. |
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We've been there in winter, so we couldn't get a clear idea about the beach in summer, however, we could see that the beach stays almost one kilometer from the open sea, sheltered by a long and large bank of sand. The water is obviously calm (maybe hot),ideal for children, and the long protected natural marina full of small boats. It seems to be a calm place, good for families with small children. |
Lighthouse
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Inland, but nor far from the beach, there's a lighthouse built in 1861, that was later replaced by a higher one, close to it. The curiosity is that both of them are standing there, though only the new one working. The old one may be visited, contacting the local library. |
Good for seafood ?
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We didn't eat outside the hotel, but the several restaurants by the seaside were an invitation, and a promise of fresh seafood. Maybe next time, if it there will be one! |
The church
