Located on the Southern most tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Cadiz is one of Spain’s most strikingly beautiful cities. The city is also the capital of the province of the same name. It was founded 3000 years ago by the Phoenicians, making it the most ancient city in Western Europe. Its long history has seen rules of the Phoenicians, Moors, Romans, Visigoths and the Arabs.
Naturally, its culture is rich and diverse with the influence of several civilizations. The remarkable architecture of the 30 castles and other monuments in Cadiz Province is testimony to the grandeur of its past. The port of Cadiz- facing out to the expanses of the Atlantic Ocean- is famous in history. It is from here that Christopher Columbus set sail for the discovery of the Americas.
Today, Cadiz is a modern, vibrant city with the best from its past and present to offer to its visitors. It is complete with all modern tourist amenities and installations. A popular tourist destination, Cadiz is full of beautiful sights, grand monuments, and many things to do.
Here are just some of the many things you can do in Cadiz
- explore its quaint old quarter- El Populo -with beautiful monuments like the famous Cathedral
- bask in the pleasant sunny weather and unspoiled beauty on the several stunning beaches of the Costa de -la Luz- the 260 km “coast of light”
-embark on a journey of the charming countryside for a taste of the real Spain with the White Villages Route
- go sailing from the port of Cadiz or enjoy other sports like fishing, windsurfing, jet skiing, golf, and a lot more.
-join in the revelry of the Cadiz Carnival when city becomes a large party for two weeks in February.
Home to the
UNESCO World Heritage Donana National Park, it is a delight for nature lovers and bird watchers. Cadiz is known for its wines from its towns like Jerez, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Sanlucar, or Chiclana,- where some internationally known wines are manufactured: fino, manzanilla, muscatel, as well as a Jerez or sherry. Jerez is also where the famous horse show is held.
You can take as souvenirs some of the best-known examples of handicrafts: The typical dolls of Chiclana, Wickerwork and items made out of reeds or bulrushes in Medina Sidonia, and Ceramics from Arcos and Conil
