Sanlúcar de Guadiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sanlúcar de Guadiana
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Sanlúcar seen from Alcoutim
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Huelva | ||
| Municipality | Sanlúcar de Guadiana | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 49 km2 (19 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 396 | ||
| • Density | 8.08/km2 (20.93/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Sanlúcar de Guadiana is a small town in the province of Huelva, Andalusia, Spain. It is located very close to the border with Portugal. The town is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the city of Huelva. People who live here are called Sanluqueños.
Sanlúcar de Guadiana sits right next to the Guadiana River. The river here has tides, meaning its water level changes with the ocean. Parts of the town are high up, reaching about 149 meters (489 feet) above sea level.
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Exploring Sanlúcar de Guadiana
Sanlúcar de Guadiana is a charming place with interesting sights. One of the most notable is the San Marcos castle.
San Marcos Castle
The old San Marcos castle has been restored and looks over the town. From the castle, you can get amazing views of Sanlúcar de Guadiana and the river. It's a great spot to learn about the area's history.
Across the River in Portugal
Right across the Guadiana River from Sanlúcar de Guadiana is a town in Portugal called Alcoutim. These two towns are very close, separated only by the river.
How to Visit Alcoutim
You can take a small ferry boat for people to cross the river from Sanlúcar to Alcoutim. It's a quick and fun way to visit another country! If you wanted to drive from Sanlúcar to Alcoutim, it would be a much longer trip, about 70 kilometers (43 miles), because you would have to go around the river.
See also
In Spanish: Sanlúcar de Guadiana para niños
