San Fernando

Known as "La Isla",San Fernando is famed for its saltworks. It had Tartesian, Phoenician and Carthaginian origins.

Its Suazo Bridge, still stands from Roman times. The traditional architecture is very peculiar, with facades bearing wrought iron gates and barred windows.

San Fernando most significant monuments are:

The Pantheon of the Illustrios Sailors (c.18th),
The Iglesia Mayor and the church of Carmen (c.18th).
The Astronomical Observatory.
And the historic Court Theatre.