At the end of a peninsula surrounded by sea, a destination is raised where the Atlantic intersects with centuries of history. A few kilometers from the Portuguese border and less than three hours drive from Castro Marim, in the Algarve, this Andalusian port city has been a point of arrival and departure from many civilizations, with traces that are revealed on each narrow street, Square Square or Tower overlooking the sea.
Entry into the Historic Center of Cadiz is made through the Monumental Puertas de Tierra, a defensive set that marks the transition to the Santa María neighborhood, one of the oldest in the city.
According to the Blog Vaga Mundos, this is where the Chapel of Jesus Nazarene and the Conventual Church of Santo Domingo, the latter dedicated to the patron saint of the city, Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Squares with life and churches that tell stories
San Juan’s Plaza de Dios emerges as the first stopping point for those arriving. With well -groomed palm trees and esplanades ideal to taste the morning churros, the iclematic buildings such as the neoclassical Ayuntamiento and the baroque church of the old hospital that gives it name, refers to the same source.
The El Pópulo neighborhood, defined by thirteenth century arches, keeps the Roman theater of the first century BC, considered the largest and oldest in ancient Hispania.
According to the same blog, it is in this area that is also the Church of Santa Cruz, known as the Old Sé, and the Palace of Casa del Almirante, overlooking the Plazuela de San Martín.
Cathedral that took more than a century to be built
The Cadiz Cathedral is the city’s religious icon. According to the publication, its construction has extended for over 100 years (1722-1838) and results in a fusion of baroque and neoclassical styles. The 74 -meter clock tower offers the highest view of the city.
After a passage through the colorful Plaza de las Flores, the flap market proves to be both a place of purchase and tasting.
According to the same source, it is possible to taste fried fish in the gastronomic area while observing the gaditan routine. With replaced energy, the visit goes to the Tavira Tower and its obscure camera, a curious 18th century observatory.
Museums, gardens and historical theaters
Nearby, the archaeological Yacimiento Gadir presents testimonies of Phoenician culture, while San Filipe Neri’s oratory holds a Rococo altar with the work of Murillo.
Writes the blog that Gran Teatro Falla, Baroque churches and squares, such as Mina or Spain, are also mandatory stops. Alameda Apodaca, between two Baluartes, emerges as a historic lane with centenary trees.
Genoese Park, with flora from several continents, is close to Castillo de Santa Catalina, a seventeenth -century Fortress with sea view. From then on one easily comes to Playa de la Caleta, flanked by the forts of San Sebastián and Santa Catalina. According to the same source, it is a privileged place to see the sunset, such as the Fernando Quiñones Paseo and the Maritime Paseo.
Tapas and Carnival in the heart of La Viña
In the old district of Fishermen of La Viña, the atmosphere changes with the night fall. Plazuela del Tio de La Tiza and Calle Virgen de la Palma are filled with people, smells and sounds. Explains the site that is here that pulsates the spirit of the famous cadiz carnival, but also the daily essence of the city.
According to, Cadiz offers several urban beaches, in addition to the famous Playa de La Caleta. Santa María del Mar, small and welcoming; La Victoria, with almost three kilometers of sand and calm waters; and La Cutadura, with dunes and away from the urban area, complete the list.
All of these beaches are sought by both the local population and tourists who arrive there to enjoy the sun and the sea. Note that Cadiz can be an option for those who want to know a new place, without abdicating the traditional dives on the beach.
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