History

The first known human settlements date back to prehistoric times. Remains from the Copper Age and the end of the Bronze Age have been discovered in the AREA.
In Roman times it was called Solúcar.
At the time of Al-Andalus it became quite important, and was called Sanlúcar de Alpechí­n. Ramparts were built to fortify the town, the perimeter of which was larger than at present.
Around 1251 it was conquered by Fernando Gutiérrez and was subject to the jurisdiction of the city of Seville.
In 1624 it was granted the title of city and in 1635 the king Philip IV made it the centre of a duchy in favour of Gaspar de Guzmán, Conde-Duque de Olivares.
Presently its pottery is becoming quite famous.
Eminent citizens
Eustaquio Marí­n Ramos, painter.