Cádiz – the oldest city in Western Europe!

Cádiz is located on a headland in the extreme southwest of Andalusia. The city is an ancient Spanish port and was founded by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago. This makes Cádiz nothing less than the oldest city in Western Europe.

The architectural heritage of Cádiz is simply magnificent, and in all the neighbourhoods of Cádiz, with their old watchtowers, such as the Torre Tavira, and the narrow streets and white houses, this historical heritage is practically everywhere on site: the Baluarte de la Candelaria is an old fortification that protected the entrance to the city’s port. The Cathedral of Santa Cruz de Cádiz sits almost directly on the sea-land is visible from every point in the city with its majestic clock tower.

Cádiz is also home to many beautiful parks such as the Alameda Apodaca and many unique buildings such as the Mercado Central de Abastos.

This picturesque city is worth a visit at any time of year, but many say the best time to visit this wonderful city is during Carnival when you should also visit the Gran Teatro Falla with its chirigotas and costume contests.

Cádiz is a modern city with a wonderful historical ambience, surrounded by many beautiful beaches, so it is the perfect place for a wonderful holiday where you can combine sightseeing and culture with a relaxing beach holiday.

On no account should you miss the following sights during your stay in the Andalusian city of Cádiz:

The beautiful old town of Cádiz, the Gran Teatro Falla with its horseshoe-shaped doors and modern architecture in Moorish style, the Torre Tavira, which was built in the 18th century. The museums Plaza de Mina and the Museo de Cádiz, the picturesque Plaza de San Juan de Dios, the walls of the Puerta de Tierra, which with its magnificent marble gate decorate the main entrance to a large defensive wall, the castles Castillo de Santa Catalina de Cádiz and Castillo San Sebastián, and for our nature and bathing lovers, of course, the picturesque beach Playa de la Caleta.