Cadiz City Breaks and Cadiz Hotels:

A major port in south-western Spain, Cadiz is said to be the second-oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe, since settlement by Phoenicians around the 10th century BC. The city has an unusual location – on a narrow island jutting out into the Bay of Cadiz, beyond another island that connects to the mainland. When approached from the sea, the ancient city presents a dramatic picture that Sir Francis Drake would still recognise from his hostile visit in 1587, when he torched part of the Spanish fleet in the harbour [though failing to take the fortified town].

The oldest part, within the remains of medieval walls, is called Casco Antiguo [Old City] – a warren of ancient quarters [barrios], including La vina, Santa Maria and El Populo. Here, winding alleys connect with compact squares. Newer parts of the city have wide avenues and grander buildings, though further development is constrained by its physical location.Notable buildings include the Landmark Cathedral with its golden cupola, that took more than a century to build, starting in 1776, and this delay resulted in a mixture of architectural styles. The late Victorian Grand Theatre is built in a Moorish revival style that seems appropriate – Cadiz as a whole has a slightly Moorish feel. The old Town Hall is a fine neo-classical structure started in the early 19th century. The Tavira Tower is a reminder of the time when hundreds like it existed, from which merchants watched the sea for the return of their richly laden ships.

Cadiz Carnival, centred around Shrove Tuesday, is the people’s fiesta, when everyone dons masks and fancy dress and has a riotous time. This is definitely the most dazzling carnival in mainland Spain, famous for amusing figures, satirical songs and general mayhem.

Cadiz Temperature Chart :

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temp °C	7	7	11	13	16	22	24	24	20	16	10	7

Average daily temperature °C

Serving Airports:
Jerez de la Frontera [XRY]
Flight time from the UK: approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes and then 35km to Cadiz

Beaches in Cadiz:
Within Cadiz City boundaries, the beaches or la playas comprise of 25% of the total bay area. La Playa de la Caleta has the best, seemingly ancient view among the Cadiz beaches with its location situated between 2 old castles: the San Sebastian and Santa Catalina castles. Another appeal is its proximity to the vineyard neighborhoods called Barrio de la Vina. Another popular Cadiz beach is La Playa de la Victoria - considered a family beach with its smooth sands and steady waves. Sports activities like jet skiing can be enjoyed in Victoria , but there are also areas to lounge under the sun with rented beach umbrellas and chairs.

Shopping in Cadiz:
Cadiz, Spain carries a whole range of shops and products, from the usual souvenirs to exquisite handcrafted products, high fashion and run-of-the-mill “I've been to Cadiz” t-shirts. Take your pick. Cadiz has shops that sell shoes, bags, accessories, souvenirs. To explore the city and look for great finds (and great bargains), start at Plaza San Juan de Dios. You can say all shops lead to this plaza, or vice versa. The streets that connect to this square are filled with shops where you can spend hours browsing and buying. Don’t forget to pass by Calle Ancha and Calle Columela, two of the main shopping streets in Cadiz.

Eating out in Cadiz:
Because of the vast historical and cultural background, Cadiz draws much from its rich culinary traditions to produce a delightful gastronomic experience. Cadiz cuisine has Phoenician, Roman, Moorish influences but is typically Andalucian in character. It is predominantly about seafood, those commonly found along its coastline. Savor sumptuous servings of a wide range of fish, squid, shrimp, sea-snails, sea urchins, prawns and lobster. There are also fish soups and rice dishes. For meat-lovers, do not fear - Cadiz also serves up dishes made of beef (guiso de rabo de toro, or oxtail stew), pork, goat, lamb and game (perdiz estofada, or partridge casserole).

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