Castle of San Marcos, El Puerto de Santa María
Castillo de San Marcos
A castle-church converted from a mosque by Alfonso X in the 13th century, and visits can be combined with sherry tasting.
The castle stands in the centre of El Puerto de Santa María. It was originally a mosque, and in the 13th century Alfonso X the Wise converted it into a fortified church, with remains of the mosque's mihrab still inside. Juan de la Cosa, a captain on Columbus's second voyage, is said to have had strong ties to this town. The castle is run by a wine company, and after the tour you can taste sherry. Places are limited, so booking is required.
Opening hours
Guided sessions by reservation
Nearby sights
- Bodegas Osborne
- Ribera del Marisco
- González Byass Bodegas (Tío Pepe)
- Bodegas Fundador (Pedro Domecq)
- Alcázar of Jerez
- Archaeological Museum of Jerez
- Zoobotánico Jerez
- Jerez Cathedral