Chiclana de la Frontera
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Chiclana de la Frontera is a town in southwestern Spain
, in the province of Cádiz, near the Gulf of Cadiz
. The area is a fertile region, with much agriculture, including vineyard
s. It is about 8 km north of the battlefield of the Battle of Barrosa
(5 March 1811).
Part of the town's area is occupied by the 'Cádiz Bay' Natural Park and there are different ecosystems like countryside, pinewoods, marsh and beaches. At about 6 km from the town center there is Novo Sancti Petri, a tourist resort with a high quality range of hotels and facilities.
, Spain El Astillero
, Spain Béziers
, France
Spain
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, in the province of Cádiz, near the Gulf of Cadiz
Gulf of Cadiz
The Gulf of Cádiz is the arm of the Atlantic Ocean between Cape St. Vincent in Portugal and Cape Trafalgar at the western end of the Strait of Gibraltar...
. The area is a fertile region, with much agriculture, including vineyard
Vineyard
A vineyard is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice...
s. It is about 8 km north of the battlefield of the Battle of Barrosa
Battle of Barrosa
The Battle of Barrosa was an unsuccessful French attack on a larger Anglo-Portuguese-Spanish force attempting to lift the siege of Cádiz, Spain during the Peninsular War...
(5 March 1811).
Part of the town's area is occupied by the 'Cádiz Bay' Natural Park and there are different ecosystems like countryside, pinewoods, marsh and beaches. At about 6 km from the town center there is Novo Sancti Petri, a tourist resort with a high quality range of hotels and facilities.
Twin towns
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, Spain El Astillero
El Astillero
El Astillero is a town and municipality in the province and autonomous community of Cantabria, northern Spain. It is near the province capital, Santander, and it is known for its shipyard, and for holding the title of Spain Rowing Championships...
, Spain Béziers
Béziers
Béziers is a town in Languedoc in southern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the Hérault department. Béziers hosts the famous Feria de Béziers, centred around bullfighting, every August. A million visitors are attracted to the five-day event...
, France