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Sanlúcar de Guadiana
Sanlúcar seen from Alcoutim
Sanlúcar seen from Alcoutim
Flag of Sanlúcar de Guadiana
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Coat of arms of Sanlúcar de Guadiana
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Country Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia
Province Huelva
Municipality Sanlúcar de Guadiana
Area
 • Total 49 km2 (19 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • 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.

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.

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The upper part of the village

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