One Day in Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain

Cádiz was one of our stops on our six-night road trip through southern Spain, and it turned out to be one of my favourites. I visited with a friend, and during the trip we also spent time in Ronda and Málaga.

We stayed in Jerez de la Frontera and visited Cádiz for a day. The city is easy to walk around, which is great if you like to explore at your own pace.

Cádiz is in south-west Andalusia, right on the Atlantic coast. The old town sits on a narrow strip of land almost completely surrounded by water, giving it a very different feel from other Andalusian cities.

The sea is always nearby. You can sense it in the air and often see it at the end of the streets. Cádiz doesn’t feel polished or too touristy. It feels lived-in, a bit worn, and very real.

Cádiz is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe. The Phoenicians founded it over 3,000 years ago. Later, the Romans and Moors ruled the city before it became part of Spain.

Cádiz was most important between the 16th and 18th centuries, when it was Spain’s main port for trade with the Americas. A lot of wealth came through the city, and you can still see traces of that in the churches, old watchtowers, and city walls. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).