Currently (2010) Sanlúcar is a summer tourist destination famous for its cuisine, especially manzanilla (a variety of fino sherry) and prawns. It is internationally renowned for beach horse racing and flamenco music. Less well known but equally important are the historical archives of the House of Medina Sidonia "(Archivo de la Casa de Medina Sidonia)"; the major part of the patrimony of the House of Medina Sidonia is located in the palace of the same name. The patron saint of the city is "Our Lady of Charity", to whom it was dedicated in 1917.