Andalusia Horses Show and Visit to Medina Sidonia from Cádiz
Cádiz, Spain
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 9 hours
Enjoy a private small group-tour to a ranch with wild fighting bulls and the world famous Andalusian horses. The best imaginable theater in the freedom of the Andalusian countryside, experience a day in the life of magnificent animals like the wild bull, stallions and cows with their calves, cabestros (leading bulls) in their typical work, mares with foals and riders, and dressage horses working with members of the high Spanish School. You also will be able to visit the white village of Medina Sidonia that preserves ancient ruins and historic legacy of Andalusia History during the centuries.
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Enjoy a private small group-tour to a ranch with wild fighting bulls and the world famous Andalusian horses. The best imaginable theater in the freedom of the Andalusian countryside, experience a day in the life of magnificent animals like the wild bull, stallions and cows with their calves, cabestros (leading bulls) in their typical work, mares with foals and riders, and dressage horses working with members of the high Spanish School. You also will be able to visit the white village of Medina Sidonia that preserves ancient ruins and historic legacy of Andalusia History during the centuries.Enjoy a visit to one cattle of wild fighting bulls and the famous Andalusian horses. At best imaginable theater, freedom of the Andalusian countryside, meet a day in the life of magnificent animals like the wild bull, cows with the stallion and their calves, halters in their usual work guides, mares with foals and riders and horses working with dressage of high school.
Set atop a hill called “Cerro del Castillo" (at an altitude of 300 m), Medina Sidonia preserves all its genuine medieval charm. Founded by the Phoenicians, it became an important Roman colony and was also capital of the Muslim district of Sidonia. In the mid-15th Century it became part of the domain of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia.
The town was a Declared a Historical Site and was awarded the Prize for the Beautification of Andalusian Towns.The area boasts numerous artistic pieces attesting to its rich past. The Santos Mártires Hermitage is the oldest example of Visigoth art in Andalusia. Medieval remnants include the ruins of the Castle, erected on the old Muslim fortress, and Torrestrella Castle (both dating from the 12th-14th Centuries). Noteworthy medieval arches dating from the period of Muslim occupation and before the conquest include the following arches: Arco de la Pastora (10th Century), Arco del Sol (10th-13th Century) and Arco de Belén (12th-15th Century). The town boasts countless examples of religious architecture. The Santa María la Mayor Coronada Parish Church is a magnificent example of Gothic and Plateresque architecture.
There are also numerous convents, the most interesting being the San Cristóbal, Jesús, María y José Convent and the Carmelita del Cuervo monastery (situated in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park). The most interesting civil architecture includes the 17th-Century Mannerist-style Town Hall building, the Duke's Stables, the House of the Enrile (18th Century) and the 19th-Century Market Building.
The town is famous for its delicious pastries and one of its pastry products, the "Alfajor de Medina", has been awarded a Denomination of Origin quality label. This is a cake of Moorish origin prepared using traditional techniques and the finest ingredients: pure bee honey, almonds, hazelnuts, flour, grated bread and spices (coriander, cloves, anise, sesame and cinnamon). This tube-shaped pastry is toasted in inside and has a slightly spicy aroma. Its flavor is reminiscent of a mixture of dry fruits and honey.
Set atop a hill called “Cerro del Castillo" (at an altitude of 300 m), Medina Sidonia preserves all its genuine medieval charm. Founded by the Phoenicians, it became an important Roman colony and was also capital of the Muslim district of Sidonia. In the mid-15th Century it became part of the domain of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia.
The town was a Declared a Historical Site and was awarded the Prize for the Beautification of Andalusian Towns.The area boasts numerous artistic pieces attesting to its rich past. The Santos Mártires Hermitage is the oldest example of Visigoth art in Andalusia. Medieval remnants include the ruins of the Castle, erected on the old Muslim fortress, and Torrestrella Castle (both dating from the 12th-14th Centuries). Noteworthy medieval arches dating from the period of Muslim occupation and before the conquest include the following arches: Arco de la Pastora (10th Century), Arco del Sol (10th-13th Century) and Arco de Belén (12th-15th Century). The town boasts countless examples of religious architecture. The Santa María la Mayor Coronada Parish Church is a magnificent example of Gothic and Plateresque architecture.
There are also numerous convents, the most interesting being the San Cristóbal, Jesús, María y José Convent and the Carmelita del Cuervo monastery (situated in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park). The most interesting civil architecture includes the 17th-Century Mannerist-style Town Hall building, the Duke's Stables, the House of the Enrile (18th Century) and the 19th-Century Market Building.
The town is famous for its delicious pastries and one of its pastry products, the "Alfajor de Medina", has been awarded a Denomination of Origin quality label. This is a cake of Moorish origin prepared using traditional techniques and the finest ingredients: pure bee honey, almonds, hazelnuts, flour, grated bread and spices (coriander, cloves, anise, sesame and cinnamon). This tube-shaped pastry is toasted in inside and has a slightly spicy aroma. Its flavor is reminiscent of a mixture of dry fruits and honey.
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