Sanlucar de Barrameda Horse races 2025
Discover the traditional horse races in Sanlucar de Barrameda
In this article, you will find all the information you need to discover and attend the incredible and fabulous horse races on the beach in Sanlucar de Barrameda:
- A few words about Sanlucar de Barrameda
- The origins and dates of the horse races on the beach
- The race programme
- Where is Sanlucar de Barrameda?
- Book accommodation
- Activities in the Sanlucar de Barrameda area
- Useful links
- The great ferias typical of Andalucia
- The latest articles on authentic Andalucia
A few words about Sanlucar de Barrameda
Sanlucar de Barrameda is situated on the left bank of the mouth of the Guadalquivir river, directly opposite the Doñana National Park.
The Doñana National and Nature Park is considered Europe’s largest ecological reserve.
This town is famous for its historic centre, its wine – and its manzanilla cellars – horse racing on the beach, and its gastronomic wealth. The tuna and prawn dishes are the most famous.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a small coastal town in the province of Cadiz. It has long been a holiday resort for the Sevillian upper classes. This is quickly apparent in the large number of palatial houses in the town.
Finally, it is around 20km from what is known as little Seville, i.e. the splendid town of Jerez de la Frontera.
The origins and dates of horse racing on the beach
These are the oldest English-style horse races – turf – in Spain… on a racecourse …. which is actually a beach!
These sand races are located at the mouth of the Guadalquivir and just across from the famous Doñana Natural Park.
The races have been held since 1845.
Dates of the races in 2025
The races take place in 2 stages, in mid-August and at the end of August.
2025 dates, in the late afternoon: 5,6,7 August and 19,20,21 August.
The race programme
Here is the link to the 2025 race programme.
Where is Sanlucar de Barrameda?
Book accommodation
Below you will find all the hotels and accommodation available in Sanlucar de Barrameda, once you have selected your dates:
Things to do in Sanlucar de Barrameda
Below, you’ll find the best excursions and activities on offer in Sanlucar de Barrameda.
You can also book them online today (with free cancellation):
Some useful links
Easy and economical bookings
The great ferias of Andalucia:
The Malaga Feria in August
Sevilla Fair 2026 in April
Patio Festival 2026 in Cordoba in May
Cadiz Carnival 2026 in February
Ronda Romantic Fair in May
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Interactive map of Andalucia with best places to see
An interactive map of Andalucia to discover the sites to see around your holiday destination or to prepare a tour or road-trip.
Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez de la Frontera is a city with many little wonders to discover. Of course, the famous Jerez wine cellars are one of them. Below is the weather vane of the Tio pepe cellars.
If you have the chance, don’t hesitate to visit Jerez de la Frontera.
El Rocio on the other side of the Doñana Park
El Rocio, an incredible stopover in a sandy village, with an atmosphere that takes us back to the origins of the ‘western’.
Here’s the link to visit El Rocio.
Arcos de la Frontera
This small town is considered to be the starting point for the Route of the White Villages. It is undoubtedly one of the most authentic and richest in terms of the number of places to see.
Here’s a link to Arcos de la Frontera.
