EVENTS OF TOURIST INTEREST 2022
The two local holidays in Sanlúcar de Barrameda for 2022 are: 23th May and 18th October.
CARNIVAL
From 24th to 27th February
The event is very popular in nature with remarkable activities such as musical performances and the animated parade along the streets of the city.
HOLY WEEK
From 10th to 17th april
The outstanding baroque imagery and the charm of the places where the processions parade, provide the Sanlúcar Holy Week with a great singularity. It is a festival declared to be of National Tourist Interest in Andalucía.
MANZANILLA FAIR
From 17th to 22nd May
The Manzanilla, the worldwide known sherry wine in Sanlúcar, is the host and soul of these beloved celebrations. The location at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River makes this fair unique in the world.
THE TRADICIONAL GUADALQUIVIR RIVER CROSSING. Rocío Pilgrination
1st June
All the Virgin of Rocío Brothethoods in the province of Cadiz cross the mouth of the river Guadalquivir from Bajo de Guía Beach to Doñana on their way to El Rocío, creating a noteworthly visual experience.
MANZANILLA DAYS
June
The Manzanilla Day is celebrated during several days. Different activities related to Manzanilla wine are organized to make every wine lover know all the aspects related to this only and exclusively elaborated in Sanlúcar sherry.
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘First Journey Round the World’
Activity to be determined
The authenticity of the musical culture in Sanlúcar is reflected in this meeting between excellent performances of classical music, jazz and flamenco and their fans in commemoration of the first circumnavigation of the Earth.
HORSE RACES ON THE BEACH
Days 9th, 10th, 11th – 23rd, 24th and 25th August 2022
Unique event due to its lively atmosphere and the amazing surroundings of the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, under the splendid sunsets. It is declared to be of International Tourist Interest.
FESTIVITY IN HONOR OF OUR PATRONESS
15th August
The procession of the Virgin of Charity, Patroness of Sanlúcar, stands out in the main stages of its itinerary on colorful salt carpets.
CELEBRATIONS COMMEMORATING THE V CENTENARY OF THE FIRST CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE EARTH
September
The departure and arrival in Sanlúcar of the expedition that realized for the first time the feat of circumnavigating the globe is remembered through different events.
WORLD TOURISM DAY
27th September
Sanlúcar commemorates the celebration of this international event offering the most unusual tourist attractions to visitors.
DOÑANA CHALLENGE
Activity to be determined
Triathlon that takes place on the beautiful coast of Sanlúcar and Doñana. Each year it attracts a greater number of participants and spectators.
EQUESTRIAN WEEK
December
Celebration of different equestrian events that have their greatest exponent in the horse racings celebrated during a day along the beach of Sanlúcar.