Casa Palacio de los Leones Hotel

Dating back to the 17th century and restored in 1999 into 17 holiday apartments, the apart-hotel represents the most impressive example of Baroque architecture in the centre of El Puerto de Santa María.

Locally the apart-hotel is known as the Casa de los Leones ? the House of Lions ? as these fine beasts decorate the pillars of the entrance of the apart-hotel. Although the entire façade stunningly decorative, the wavy balcony is exceptional, with its design of wrought iron serving to intensify the Baroque appeal of this unique building.

There is also a statue of the Virgen de la Escalada ? in her oratory flanked by 2 pillars. The virgin comes from the mountains and is crafted in gilded ceramic and dates from the 17th century.

The main interior courtyard/patio and the galleries that surround it, has traditional wooden beams, balusters and wrought iron all of which has been fully-restored.

Adjacent to the house lies the Plaza del Mercado ?the Market Square ? built in 1874