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Places in Spain - Chipiona

 

Chipiona is a town within the province of Cadiz, 52km from the capital. It has around 17,000 inhabitants and its origins date back to Roman times. The name ´Chipiona ´comes from an old lighthouse situated at the mouth of the River Guadalquivir, built by Quinto Sevilius, 40 years before Christ. The lighthouse was built to warn ships of the large rock named Piedra de Salmedina. However, the rock has still been responsible for many wrecks. In 1251 Chipiona was re-conquested by King Fernando III and in 1295 the castle was built. Today the castle is a monastery.

Chipiona was hardly touched by the earthquake of 1755 and the town celebrated with parades through the town. This tradition is continued to this day on the 1st November, every year.

 

Interesting monuments to see include:
The lighthouse

Standing at 69 metres high, it is the highest in Spain and the third highest in the world. You have to climb 344 steps to reach the lights. The lighthouse stands on the exact spot where the Roman lighthouse stood. The lights are so powerful that they reach 25 miles out to sea and on a clear day they can be seen from Portugal.

 

 

 
 
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The Monastery of Nuestra Señora de Regla
Once a fortress of the Ponce de León family and over the centuries, turned into a monastery of different orders.

Nuestra Señora de la O Parish
A 16th century building but rebuilt in the 18th century. It is mainly Renaissance with Gothic sculptures. Inside are many important pieces of art.

 

Chipiona has several beautiful beaches, the best of which is Playa Camaron in the east. All the beaches have the usual facilities. The port is located in the west of the town and has moorings for hire as well as a sailing school. Most of the important monuments are located close to the beaches.

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