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70-610: Chiclana may refer to: Chiclana de la Frontera , a town and municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain Chiclana de Segura , a city in the province of Jaén, Spain Chiclana CF , a football club based in Chiclana de la Frontera Alexis Chiclana (born 1987), Puerto Rican judoka Feliciano Chiclana (1761–1826), Argentine lawyer, soldier, and judge Topics referred to by

140-573: A golf course designed by Severiano Ballesteros ." The municipality contains the largest number of hotel beds in the province of Cádiz and the Costa de la Luz and has about 20 luxury hotels which have either four or five stars. Notable golf courses include the 36-hole Club de Golf Novo Sancti Petri, the 18-hole Club de golf Melia Sancti Petri, the 9-hole Club de Golf Campano, European Golfes Academy, Escuela de golf Practeegolf and Campo de golf Lomas de Sancti Petri. The Playa de la Barrosa beach stretching from

210-403: A high Baroque style altar and has a belfry with a unique angular design. The 18th century Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (Iglesia Mayor) ( 36°25′05″N 6°08′46″W  /  36.418034°N 6.146211°W  / 36.418034; -6.146211 ) is a neoclassical masterpiece of the province of Cádiz. Designed by Torcuato Cayón and finished by his godson and pupil Torcuato Benjumeda . It

280-512: A monument to Antonio Cabrera, a speaker, scientist and botanist and son of the town. The Hospital de San Martín ( 36°25′09″N 6°08′50″W  /  36.419063°N 6.147276°W  / 36.419063; -6.147276 ) is now part of the "Niño Jesús" college. Although it has undergone several reforms, this old building remained inside the Capilla del Sagrado Corazón, with several Baroque altarpieces. 17th century religious buildings include

350-565: A number of pine, olive, oak and chaparral trees growing within it and it contains the Parque Forestal Municipal "Pinar del Hierro y de la Espartosa"; the park is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Fontanar was an amphora-producing center in Chiclana de la Frontera which manufactured fish sauce transportation containers, possibly dating to the reign of Augustus . In the 19th century, Chiclana manufactured linen and earthenware, and produced brandy, while tourists visited

420-622: A procession featuring the icon of the Virgen de los Remedios, patron saint of the city. Another tribute to the patron features horse riders competing in front of the Parish of the Holy Trinity (San Telmo). There is also a traditional pressing of the grapes, which symbolizes the beginning of the harvest. In recent years, this day also celebrates the Feast of Pescao of Estero, a fish tasting event at

490-476: A range of agricultural products from the surrounding area, including cereals, tobacco and farm animals. In recent years it has become a significant tourist destination, with popular day trips to Tarifa to see bird migrations; to Gibraltar to see the territory's sights and culture; and to the Bay of Gibraltar on whale watching excursions. Algeciras is the southern terminus of two principal north–south Euroroutes ,

560-645: A reward for services rendered to the crown of Castille, and his possessions in Southern Spain eventually led to the foundation of the dukedom of Medina-Sidonia. The Battle of Barrosa , a French defeat by the Anglo-Spanish army, took place 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Chiclana on 5 March 1811. During the Spanish War of Independence came the Battle of Chiclana , which took place in the town between

630-581: A stone façade, two stories high and with five vertical streets. The Capilla del Santo Cristo (Chapel of the Holy Christ), dating from the late 15th century, is the oldest religious building in the city. It is situated within the confraternity of the Vera Cruz, one of the oldest existing penitential brotherhoods in Andalusia. The current façade of the church is a result of the many restorations that

700-653: A worse port but more easily defensible, in Nasrid control after the Marinid retreat from the Iberian Peninsula. While the jurisdiction was ceded to Gibraltar in 1462 after the Castilian conquest of the latter place, there are hints about the continued existence of informal settlements by farmers and sepherds in the area, at least after 1466. Algeciras was refounded after 1704 by refugees from Gibraltar following

770-453: A year. The average rainfall is about 600 mm (24 in), with December the wettest month and the summer months the driest, but at times the municipality can receive heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, making the town vulnerable to flooding. The mean wind ranges between 10 and 15 km/h (6 and 9 mph). The strongest winds usually rises in the east or southwest during the summer and late autumn and spring. The municipality has

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840-593: Is a visual icon of the city and is its highest point, offering a panorama for kilometers around. An octagonal chapel, it is surrounded by an octagonal arcade portico. The building houses the icon of Santa Ana, carved by the Genoese Domingo Giscardi in the 18th century. The Museo de Chiclana is located in the Casa de los Briones on the Plaza Mayor . In different rooms, the public can learn about

910-629: Is also a religious procession. The Festival of El Pilar celebrates the Virgen del Pilar, patron of the State Security Forces; the icon is located in the Church of San Juan Bautista. Cruces de Mayo chiclaneras festival occurs in May with a procession. Typically, courtyards are decorated with flowers and religious symbols. The Festival of Parpuja occurs in August and consists of a gala attended by

980-481: Is built on an earlier church, which retains one of its chapels and a 16th-century Flemish altarpiece. It possesses carvings of great value and several paintings from the Zurbarán school. The church has been listed as a Cultural Monument since 1975. The Ermita de Santa Ana ( 36°24′53″N 6°09′03″W  /  36.414846°N 6.150965°W  / 36.414846; -6.150965 ) was built by Cayón in 1771. It

1050-780: Is crossed by the River Iro which rises in Lago Salado and empties into the small Bay of Sancti Petri. The relief of the land in the municipality is irregular but smooth, with slight undulations. Chiclana's climate, as in the Bay of Cádiz, is typical of the southern Atlantic coast of Spain. The town is humid with an average temperature around 19 °C (66 °F), approaching the maximum 30 °C (86 °F) in August, with minimum temperatures are around at 2 °C (36 °F) (in January). The town has approximately 3,000 hours of sunshine

1120-410: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Chiclana de la Frontera Human presence in the area dates back to Paleolithic times. Several Neolithic era villages have been unearthed in the area including that of La Mesa. The Phoenicians settled near the town, founding a temple-fortress on a small island, Islote de Sancti Petri . When

1190-467: Is difficult to distinguish the exact boundaries of many of the settlements as many of the villages are joined. The Chiclana channel opens approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) from the bar of the Sancti Petri. It continues southeastward to the town, 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the river at the base of mount Santa Anna. The coastline is characterized by extensive beaches including the Sancti Petri,

1260-709: Is located in the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula , in the comarca of Campo de Gibraltar . Its strategic location near the Strait of Gibraltar —the choke point connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea also entailing the nearest distance between Europe and the African continent —has historically powered the importance of the port. The city proper lies on the western bank of

1330-453: Is located on the Costa de la Luz of the southern coast of Spain, in lower Andalusia on the southwest coast of the province of Cádiz. The municipality borders Puerto Real to the north, San Fernando to the north-northwest and Conil de la Frontera to the south-southeast. The town itself is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the city of Cádiz which lies to the northwest and is about 95 kilometres (59 mi) west of Algeciras by

1400-632: Is principally a transport hub and industrial city. Its main activities are connected with the Port of Algeciras , which serves as the main embarkation point between Spain and Tangier and other ports in Morocco as well as the Canary Islands and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla . It is ranked as the 16th busiest port in the world. The city also has a substantial fishing industry and exports

1470-576: Is the largest city on the Bay of Gibraltar (Spanish: Bahía de Algeciras ). The Port of Algeciras is one of the largest ports in Europe and the world in three categories: container , cargo and transshipment . The urban area straddles the small Río de la Miel , which is the southernmost river of continental Europe. As of 1 January 2020, the municipality had a registered population of 123,078, second in its province after Jerez de la Frontera and greater than Cádiz city population. It forms part of

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1540-529: Is the oldest public space and historic interest of Chiclana. It was the center of the village during the 15th to the 18th centuries, containing the only parish jail. Casa Briones, located on the Plaza Mayor is one of the finest examples of 18th-century buildings in the city and is attributed to the neoclassical architect Torcuato Cayon; it currently houses the Museo de Chiclana. The town hall, Casa Consistorial,

1610-545: Is used by the government for cultural activities. The Casa-palacio del Conde de las Cinco Torres is located in the centre of the city on the Calle García Gutiérrez, and as far as the mid-19th century dominated the neighborhood of San Alejandro. The house is perhaps the best example of neo-classical mansion in the city, built during the 18th century at the time of greatest economic boom in Cádiz. The exterior has

1680-488: The comarca of Campo de Gibraltar . The surrounding metro area also includes the municipalities of Los Barrios , La Línea de la Concepción , Castellar de la Frontera , Jimena de la Frontera , San Roque and Tarifa , with a population of 263,739. The Arabic name for the settlement founded by Muslims after the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula was al-Jazīrah al-Khaḍrāʾ ( الجزيرة الخضراء , "The Green Island"), in reference to Isla Verde . Al-Jazīra(t) gave

1750-465: The Bay of Gibraltar , fronting the Rock of Gibraltar , which dominates the eastern bank. The municipality spans across a total area of 87.96 km (33.96 sq mi), bordering with the municipalities of Los Barrios and Tarifa . The lower course of the river Palmones forms part of the boundary of Algeciras with the municipality of Los Barrios. The urban agglomeration formed by Algeciras and

1820-521: The Convento de Jesús Nazareno ( 36°25′08″N 6°08′58″W  /  36.418813°N 6.149395°W  / 36.418813; -6.149395 ), a baroque church founded by Mother Antonia de Jesús in the year 1666; as well as the Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad (San Telmo) ( 36°25′15″N 6°08′55″W  /  36.420962°N 6.148624°W  / 36.420962; -6.148624 ) which has

1890-658: The E05 and E15 . Both routes, moreover, run to Scotland (the E05 terminates at Greenock and the E15 at Inverness ) via France and England. Places of interest include: The bus urban transport in managed by C.T.M. ( Cooperativa de transporte de Marruecos ). The Algeciras Gibraltar Railway Company built the Algeciras-Bobadilla railway line, which connects Algeciras railway station to Bobadilla, Antequera and continues to

1960-618: The Goths and their Vandal allies, the city was under the control of the Visigothic kingdom until Tarik landed in Algeciras and Tarifa in April 711. In the year 859 AD Viking troops on board 62 drekars and commanded by the leaders Hastein and Björn Ironside besieged the city for three days and subsequently laid waste to much of it. After looting the houses of the rich, they burnt

2030-616: The Marín Dolls Museum-Factory is a factory and museum which created and exhibited traditional Marín dolls, but it is now closed. Chiclana de la Frontera celebrates several festivals and feast days. Carnaval is held at the beginning of Lent the festival includes a parade and performances. The San Antonio Fair is held in mid June. There is a parade and dancing in the stands, and an opportunity for women to wear local costumes. The celebration of Corpus Christi includes streets decorated with rosemary, incense and altars; there

2100-727: The Paleolithic era. Due to its strategic position it was an important port under the Phoenicians , and was the site of the relevant Roman port of Portus Albus ("White Port"), with two nearby cities called Caetaria (possibly founded by the Iberians ) and Iulia Traducta , founded by the Romans . Recently it has been proposed that the site of Iulia Transducta was the Villa Vieja of Algeciras. After being destroyed by

2170-611: The association football club, founded in 1912, plays usually in the third-tier Segunda División B , with past spells in the lower Tercera División and the higher Segunda División . They play home games at the Estadio Nuevo Mirador . Algeciras BM , the professional handball club, played in the Liga ASOBAL between 2005 and 2008. The team was dissolved due to enormous debts after relegation to second level in 2008. The following education centres are property of

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2240-507: The 16th century with the rise of trade and the new discoveries in the Americas, when land was increasingly converted to produce wine for America, Flanders, England, France and Portugal. The industry reached its peak during the 19th century, which was when it had the largest area of land devoted to grape growing and the largest number of wineries. Currently, Chiclana has different wineries where fine wines both fragrant and muscatel are grown, and

2310-521: The 18th century repopulation was also participated by settlers from the rest of the Iberian Peninsula and from elsewhere, standing out Italians in the latter regard. Population rapidly increased (from 1,845 in 1725 to 6,241 in 1787). The Algeciras' social structure featured a comparatively small number of nobles and comparatively larger weight of clergy. Just like the rest of the Campo de Gibraltar, husbandry (cattle in particular) played an important role in

2380-416: The 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) long La Barrosa (most important) and El Puerco. It has an average elevation of 11 metres (36 ft), its highest point being Cerro del Aguila at 52.3 metres (172 ft) above sea level . Another high point and landmark is Cerro de Santa Ana, located at 49.8 metres (163 ft). There are numerous hills to the northeast of the municipality. The municipality and town of Chiclana

2450-531: The A-390 road through the mainland and passing through Medina-Sidonia , which lies about 24 kilometres (15 mi) east of the town of Chiclana. Villages in the municipality include La Coquina , Los Gallos Cerromolinos , Pinar de los Guisos , Llano de las Maravillas , Las Veguetas , La Barrosa , Novo Sancti Petri , Melilla , Campano , El Olivar , Torre del Puerco , El Colorado , Barrio Nuevo , Hozanejos and Pago del Humo and Las Veguetas , although it

2520-481: The Alameda del Rio. The Feast of All Saints Tosantos is celebrated on November 1. Chiclana de la Frontera is twinned with: Download coordinates as: Algeciras Algeciras ( Spanish: [alxeˈθiɾas] ) is a city and a municipality of Spain belonging to the province of Cádiz , Andalusia . Located in the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula , near the Strait of Gibraltar , it

2590-590: The Aljama mosque and the Banderas mosque. Reorganized near the medina, the inhabitants managed to recover the city and make the invaders run away, capturing two boats. It enjoyed a brief period of independence as a taifa state from 1035 to 1058. It was named al-Jazirah al-Khadra' ("Green Island") after the offshore Isla Verde ; the modern name is derived from this original Arabic name (compare also Algiers and Al Jazeera ). In 1055 Emir Al-Mutadid of Seville drove

2660-568: The Berbers from Algeciras, claiming it for Arabs. Vowing to counter the Castilian expansion initiated by 1265, Nasrid Granada required assistance from Fez in late 1274 and ceded the place of Algeciras (together with Tarifa) to the Marinids . In 1278, Algeciras was besieged by the forces of the Kingdom of Castile under the command of Alfonso X of Castile and his son, Sancho . This siege

2730-471: The French and an Anglo-Spanish alliance. In 1900, tenders were invited by the municipal authorities, Le Secretariat del Ayuntamienti de Chiclana de la Frontera, for an electric lighting concession of the town. In the early 20th century, seasonal Algarvian migration brought workers to Chiclana's cereal fields. Sancti Petri was visited in 1930 by Manuel de Falla , seeking inspiration. Chiclana de la Frontera

2800-587: The Lower Guadalquivir and the Guadalete area. In July 1309, Ferdinand IV of Castile laid the first Siege of Algeciras as well as Gibraltar . The latter fell into Christian hands, but Muslim Algeciras held on for the following three decades, until Alfonso XI of Castile began a second Siege of Algeciras in 1342. Juan Núñez de Lara , Juan Manuel , Pedro Fernández de Castro , Juan Alfonso de la Cerda , lord of Gibraleón all participated in

2870-454: The Playa de la Barrosa. The Torre del Reloj ( 36°25′05″N 6°08′46″W  /  36.418191°N 6.146216°W  / 36.418191; -6.146216 ) is the clock tower, popularly known as Arquillo Clock, and is one of the most emblematic buildings of Chiclana, located on the Plaza Mayor. It was built in the 18th century on one of the ancient gates of the town, and was originally part of

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2940-486: The River Iro. Aside from the town's salt processing reputation, it is also a centre for furniture manufacturing and contains many furniture stores along the Avenida de los Descubrimientos. The area is a fertile region, with much agriculture, including vineyards . Wine has been grown in the area for many centuries and this is recognized as having had considerable importance in the field of winemaking, especially starting in

3010-572: The Romans arrived they dedicated the temple to Hercules . A marble statue of a Roman emperor of the 2nd century was found in the waters off Sancti Petri in 1905. An ancient stronghold of the Phoenicians, remains from the Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans unearthed in Chiclana are in the Museum of Cádiz . Alonso Pérez de Guzmán (1256–1309) entered the town in 1303, having been granted it as

3080-530: The Virgin del Carmen Barrosa, an icon of which is used in the procession. The Feast of Santa Ana, held on July 26, includes a procession-pilgrimage featuring Santa Ana through the center of the city and the Santa Ana neighborhood. There are festivities around the shrine of this saint. A typical dish at this time are the sweets "Campanas de Santa Ana". The Feast of Our Lady of Remedies, held on September 8, includes

3150-473: The area. The Torre del Puerco ( 36°19′52″N 6°09′41″W  /  36.331186°N 6.161276°W  / 36.331186; -6.161276 ) dates to the 16th century, but later was used as a defensive post during the Battle of Barrosa in 1811. The Torre Bermeja ( 36°22′30″N 6°11′29″W  /  36.374989°N 6.191318°W  / 36.374989; -6.191318 ) is a defensive tower located on

3220-415: The building has experienced. The chapel contains a huge atrium. There are two religious buildings from the 16th century. The Iglesia de San Sebastián ( 36°25′14″N 6°08′39″W  /  36.420611°N 6.144232°W  / 36.420611; -6.144232 ), which is located next to the bridge of Remedios. This church has undergone several renovations throughout its history. In the courtyard stands

3290-419: The city of Cádiz, who like many others was attracted by economic expansion as a result of their trade with America. Built during the 18th century, it shows the evolution of the neoclassical baroque, mixing elements of both styles. It has a high façade exterior with three floors and is structured with stone pillars. Inside is a square courtyard with columns and marble floors and the original staircase. Currently it

3360-544: The economy during the 18th century thanks to the rich pastures. Given the abundance of international conflicts in the Strait area during the 18th century, corsair activities against ships belligerent with Spain or neutral ships provisioning the enemy also became an important part of the economy. It was fortified to guard against British raids with installations such as the Fuerte de Isla Verde built to guard key points. The city

3430-614: The governance of the bishop of Cadiz . The bishops of Cadiz continued to hold the title of Aliezira, as it called, until 1851, when in accordance with a concordat between Spain and the Holy See its territory was incorporated into the diocese of Cadiz. No longer a residential bishopric, Aliezira is today listed by the Catholic Church as a titular see . Left relatively unguarded during the Castilian Civil War ,

3500-519: The leading national figures of flamenco such as José Mercé , Rancapino , and others. Traditional foods are accompanied by wines from Chiclana. Feast days are celebrated as rites of the Catholic religion. These include the Feast of San Juan Bautista, held on 23–24 June, in which a procession is accompanied by brass bands in the Plaza Mayor. A typical dish at this time of year are snails. The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Caramel, held on July 16, venerates

3570-700: The local workers made unemployed when the border between Gibraltar and Spain was sealed by Franco between 1969 and 1982. In 1982 there was a failed plan codenamed Operation Algeciras conceived by the Argentinian military to sabotage the British military facilities in Gibraltar during the Falklands War . The Spanish authorities intervened just before the attack, and deported the two Argentine Montoneros and military liaison officer involved. Algeciras

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3640-520: The main façade of the old building was preserved, along with the first bay, and the imperial staircase. The Castillo de Sancti Petri was built in the Moorish architecture style during the 13th century and is now in a ruined state. The Casa-palacio del Conde de Torres is located in the Plaza del Retortillo of this city, nominated in honor of José de Retortillo who was awarded a knighthood in 1738 by

3710-496: The mineral baths. Today's economy depends largely upon modern industry, especially salt processing and tourism, and the municipality is known for its beaches such as the 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) long, sandy Playa de la Barrosa , hotels and golf courses in the resort of Novo Sancti Petri . The Rough guide to Andalucía describes Novo Sancti Petri as "a complex of hundreds of identical avenues lined with featureless tile-roofed dwellings, ugly lamp standards, over-manicured gardens and

3780-459: The modern Spanish Algeciras . Algeciras' site was also that of Roman cities called Portus Albus ("White Harbor"), Caetaria (current Getares) and Iulia Traducta . In the later "Byzantine" period , the site would come to be known in Greek as Mesopotámenoi ( Μεσοποτάμενοι ), meaning "between rivers/canals". The area of the city has been populated since prehistory, and the earliest remains belong to Neanderthal populations from

3850-407: The museum has several rooms designed to house temporary exhibitions. The matador and celebrity Francisco de Paula Montes y Reina , better known as by his nickname, Paquiro , was born in Chiclana in 1805, the Museo Municipal Taurino Francisco Montes is dedicated to him. On November 3, 2016, the new "Wine and Salt Museum" opened opposite the market hall in a renovated bodega. [1] Founded in 1928,

3920-414: The old Town Hall. It consists of four sections, with an octagonal bell tower and dome topped with a Latin cross. The tower is the subject of a poem by Federico García Lorca . The historic city center is home to several examples of neoclassical architecture and Elizabethan houses that belonged to the nobility and gentry of Cádiz, built to enrichment of the area thanks to trades with America. The Plaza Mayor

3990-416: The point of Sancti Petri down to Cape Trafalgar also has many restaurants, bars, and markets. The town centre of Chiclana itself is located around the town hall square and has a busy market where fruit and vegetables are sold, as well as fish and meat stalls; retailers from rural parts come to the market to sell items such as wild asparagus, snails and herbs. The Tuesday market is held by the blue bridge over

4060-408: The prehistoric period and antiquity of the city, its formation, the Battle of Chiclana and the present day. It has sections dedicated also to the local wine industry, horticulture , salt industry and fishing. All of the displays are labelled and an audiovisual exhibition provides an overview of the history and traditions of Chiclana, in an entertaining, accessible and understandable manner. In addition,

4130-414: The rest of Spain, the train line terminates near the port of Algeciras. The main routes serving Algeciras include: The main bus station is located next to the train station. Several bus companies operate intercity bus services from and to Algeciras. The nearest airports are: In addition, the Algeciras Heliport is being built for transport to Ceuta and other areas in the region. Algeciras CF ,

4200-503: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Chiclana . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chiclana&oldid=805909069 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description

4270-419: The siege, as did knights from France, England and Germany, and even King Philip III of Navarre , king consort of Navarra, who came accompanied by 100 horsemen and 300 infantry. In March 1344, after several years of siege, Algeciras surrendered. On winning the city, Alfonso XI made it the seat of a new diocese , established by Pope Clement VI 's bull Gaudemus et exultamus of 30 April 1344, and entrusted to

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4340-423: The surrounding settlements is the sixth largest in Andalusia and the third largest off the region's coast. Algeciras has a Mediterranean subtropical climate ( Köppen : Csa ) with very mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers with occasional heat waves, and temperature fluctuations are small because of the strong Oceanic influence. There are no snow registers in the city since the 19th century. Algeciras

4410-408: The territory's capture by Anglo-Dutch forces in the War of the Spanish Succession . As early as 1705, the place was described as "...a heap of stones,...only a few hovels scattered here and there, amidst an infinity of ruins". The sense of temporariness among the displaced population and the hopes for a return to Gibraltar were shattered by the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht. Besides Gibraltarians, throughout

4480-464: The then reigning monarch Philip IV . It is a mansion of two stories with stylistic influences of the neoclassical period, but also featuring decorative elements of the baroque. Today the house has ceded part of its private garden to the city, which maintains it as a green area for public use. Casa-palacio del Conde del Pinar is located in the central Calle Fierro. It is named after Conde del Pinar , an important character of French origin who arrived in

4550-421: The town was easily seized in 1369 by the Nasrids from Granada with assistance from a Marinid fleet. It was destroyed on the orders of Muhammed V of Granada. While tradition asserts that it was torn down immediately after the 1369 occupation, the Nasrid scorched-earth policy has been also dated to 1375, once Granadan repopulation efforts should have failed. The garrison was thus relocated to Gibraltar, with

4620-438: The wineries are visited by many tourists. The town is noted for its sherry and its Rioja (although Rioja is not actually produced in Andalusia), and Chiclana de la Frontera has been cited as one of the world's finest wine-producing areas. La Bodega Cooperativa Unión de Viticultores Chiclaneros, incorporated as a cooperative in 1992, is one of several local wineries currently in operation. There are three significant towers in

4690-446: Was held in the Casa Consistorial (town hall). It confirmed the independence of Morocco against threats from Germany, and gave France control of banking and police interests. In July 1942 Italian frogmen set up in a secret base in the Italian tanker Olterra , which was interned in Algeciras, in order to attack shipping in Gibraltar. During the Franco era, Algeciras underwent substantial industrial development, creating many new jobs for

4760-469: Was originally built on the palatial residence of Alejandro Risso in the 18th century. In 2011, a new building was inaugurated by the President of the Junta de Andalucía , José Antonio Griñan . Built on the former, the latter has an area of about 5,000 square metres, divided over four floors. It is a large, modern building, adapted to the needs of local administration in Chiclana in the 21st century. The original building had no architectural interest, so only

4830-403: Was rebuilt on its present rectangular plan by Charles III in 1760. In July 1801, the French and Spanish navies fought the British Royal Navy offshore in the Battle of Algeciras , which ended in a British victory. The city became the scene for settling a major international crisis as it hosted the Algeciras Conference in 1906. The international forum to discuss the future of Morocco which

4900-402: Was the first of a series of attempts to take the city and ended in failure for the Castilian forces. An armada sent by Castile was also annihilated whilst trying to blockade the city's harbor . The Marinid grip over the town further increased in the ensuing decades, and the place turned into a Marinid stronghold from which razzias were launched into the still incipient Christian settlements in

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