Novo Sancti Petri is part of Chiclana de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz in Spain. Chiclana, the end point of the "Ruta del vino", the wine route, which connects all the towns in the sherry-producing region. The old, abandoned fishing village of Sancti Petri is located in one of the most beautiful coastal areas between Chiclana and Cadiz. Explore Novo Sancti Petri and the region with your hire car! In the past, Sancti Petri served as a port for tuna fishermen and their families. The early 70's saw an end to tuna fishing and there was a move of families from the Sancti Petri area. Over the years, this abandoned village became a ruin, which is of interest for tourists.

In recent years, the small village of Chiclana developed and has become a popular holiday destination, not only for Spaniards, but also for tourists from other European countries such as from the U.K. and Germany. At the La Barrosa beach there has been building work in recent years and this new area is called Novo Sancti Petri. Novo Sancti Petri is also known for the fact that Franco used this area as a tourist destination. Worth seeing is the Palace of Novo Sancti Petri with its magnificent views over the bay of Cadiz.

Due to the favorable distances from airports (Jerez de la Frontera airport is only 60 km away, while Seville airport is approximately 140 km) it is worth hiring a car for the duration of your holiday.