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Sitting on the coast in the far west of the province
of Cádiz in Andalucia, the town of Chipiona which dates back to Roman
times, lies at the mouth of the Guadalquivir river 52km from the
city of Cádiz. The name of the town is derived from the
old “Chipiona” Lighthouse, which is the oldest and
most notable monument in Chipiona. The lighthouse is situated at
Punta del Perro at the south of the river Gadalquivir. It was built
to warn ships away from the large rock, Piedra de Salmedina. Despite
the lighthouse´s presence, this rock has been responsible
for many wrecks over the years. Visitors can tour the 69 metre
high lighthouse and climb the 344 steps leading to the very top
of the lighthouse. It is the tallest in Spain and remarkably, the
third tallest in the world. On a clear day, you can enjoy views
of up to 25 miles of the entire area, which are truly magnificent.
They include sea views and other sights such as the cloister of
the Sanctuary, the Cuzmán el Bueno Castle and the parish
church, as well as the typical fish traps, for which the area is
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