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Cadiz
Panoramas
Carnival
Nightlife in Cadiz
Beaches
Accommodation
Places to Visit
History
Cadiz Province
How to get here
Charter/Rent boats
Outdoor activities
Cadis, White towns
Map
Services
Weather
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You are in: »Cadiz, Spain, Costa de la Luz, Andalusia
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Cadiz
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Cadiz, Spain is fascinating; it´s the oldest city in Europe. |
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Panoramas
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Carnival
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Cádiz is a serene, peaceful, and relaxing city, except for at carnival time when it goes ... |
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Nightlife in Cadiz
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In the winter you can enjoy the old -su-interior-pueblos-blancos,town, and in the summer it´s ... |
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Beaches
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Cortadura, La Victoria, Sta. |
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Accommodation
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Apartamentos, chalets, hoteles, casas rurales, and lodging of all kinds. |
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Places to Visit
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Monuments, museums, parks, beaches and much more. |
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History
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Brief summary of the history of the city. |
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Cadiz Province
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Enjoy the coast and mountains, wine tours and -su-interior-pueblos-blancos,white ... |
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How to get here
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How to Get to Cadiz, Spain |
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Charter/Rent boats
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Costa de la Luz is the ideal coast to charter. |
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Outdoor activities
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In the Natural Park of the Alcornocales (acorns) and in the -su-interior-pueblos-blancos,white ... |
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Weather
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Weather and Climate in Cadiz, Spain |
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Services
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Here you´ll find various services in the city of Cadiz. |
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Map
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Map of Cadiz, Spain |
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Cadis, White towns
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The Natural Park of the Alcornocales is directly related with the routes of the White towns, in ... |
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Cadiz, Spain is fascinating; it´s the oldest city in Europe. Almost entirely surrounded by water, the city appears isolated. It stands on a peninsula jutting out into the bay, dramatically defining the surrounding landscape. This ancient city on the Costa de la Luz in Andalusia is approximately 3,000 years old. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans have all settlled here at one point over the years. Initially it was called Gadir by the Phoenicians. They were the first settlers, in 1100BC. Next were the Carthaginians and then the Romans who turned it into a thriving port. During the 17th century, trading between Cádiz and the rest of the world increased dramatically; the economy boomed.
Port cities often appear threatening. Cadiz on the other hand, is very relaxed and easy-going. Even at night, you´d feel safe walking around the city. It´s probably due to its small size and the presence of the sea. It´s almost impossible to get lost as you´re
never more than a few blocks away from the coastline.
The old central quarter is probably the most beautiful part of the city. It´s famous for its picturesque charm. Here you´ll find some spectacular buildings, and all just a few meters from the coast. The narrow and cobbled streets open out onto pretty little squares. People sit outside in cafes all day long enjoying the heat, and gazing up at the Moorish architechture.
Cadiz (or little Havana) as it´s often called, has strong relations with Cuba. There has been a continuous flow of traffic between the two cites over the years. The two cities even look very simililar. Cuban scenes from the latest James Bond film (Die another day) were shot here in Cadiz.
You can walk around the old -su-interior-pueblos-blancos,town in about an hour. There are also some lovely parks you can visit with spectacular views out to the Bay.
Cadiz is an attractive combination of architecture, landscape, and history. It has some excellent beaches and the people are incredibly relaxed, open, and friendly.
Oficina de Turismo de Junta de Andalucía
C/ Calderon de la Barca, 1
Cádiz
Spain
( Tel: +34 956 211313 ) |
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