Centro de Interpretación Camarón de La Isla

About the museum

The Centro de Interpretación Camarón de la Isla opened in July 2021 beside the Venta de Vargas, the place where the singer took his first steps in flamenco. It is a modern building with an interactive exhibition space that keeps alive the study of his figure and of the revolution he brought to cante.

The exhibition follows his life in chronological order in three sections: “Origen”, on his childhood and interests; “Leyenda”, from his arrival in Madrid to the recording of “La leyenda del tiempo” and his friendship with Paco de Lucía; and “Revolución”, on the worldwide recognition that followed. The ground floor has the reception, the shop and a space for listening to recordings and consulting bibliography, and a Mercedes that belonged to the artist is on display. The first floor shows gold discs, awards and costumes.

The centre holds a large audiovisual collection, with more than thirty hours of video according to the municipal tourism service, and personal material provided by the family. It also has a multi-purpose room with a large screen and a rooftop terrace for events, and it organises special activities throughout the year.

Highlights

• Chronological route in three sections: Origen, Leyenda and Revolución
• Extensive audiovisual collection with material provided by the family
• Gold discs, awards, costumes and a car belonging to the artist
• Located beside the Venta de Vargas
• Guided visits and children’s activities in the playroom

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición permanente sobre Camarón de la Isla – A route through the singer’s life in three sections, Origen, Leyenda and Revolución, with audiovisual material, gold discs, awards and costumes.

Founded

2021

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de San Fernando

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free, but individual visits require advance booking because capacity is limited.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Children’s activities are organised in the centre’s playroom.

Getting there & parking

Address for navigation: Plaza de Juan Vargas, San Fernando (Cádiz), beside the Venta de Vargas. The centre is one of the stops on the Camarón de la Isla Route.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop on the ground floor and multi-purpose room with a large screen for events.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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