General
Information - Cádiz
Sights and Monuments
The city itself is situated on a peninsula that juts out into
the bay and is almost completely surrounded by water. As one
of the oldest cities in Europe dating back to the time of the
Phoenicians in 1100 BC it has had a long and interesting history
a lot of which you can find out about today in its many attractions.
Also serving as the starting point from which South America
was discovered and conquered, the old town of Cadiz in the centre
still has many remnants of times gone by.
The city’s Cathedral whose golden cupola dominates the skyline,
Santa Cruz, and San Felipe Neri churches, La Santa Cueva home
to many Goya paintings, and stately mansions like Casa del Almirante,
and Casa de las Cadenas are all well worth a good look. And
not forgetting the famous Carnival de Cádiz which takes
place 40 days before lent every year and is one of the biggest
street parties in Europe. Join thousands of people all in fancy
dress in a party mood and get lost in the frenzy of relaxed
and friendly revellers from all over.
Transportation
in Cádiz
Due to its narrow cobbled streets and compact layout the centre
of Cadiz is best seen by foot. La Hispanidad is where most of
the buses to Sevilla, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Jerez, Tarifa,
Arcos de la Frontera, Ronda, Málaga and Algeciras. Buses
to Madrid also run daily from Plaza Elios. The train station
at Plaza de Sevilla has services to Seville, Puerto Santa Maria,
Jerez de la Frontera, Córdoba, Barcelona, and Madrid.
Weather
in Cádiz
The climate is very agreeable in on the coast of Andalucía.
The summer months from May to September can get very warm the
coastal breezes coming from the Mediterranean cool things down
a little at night. There are normally showers during April,
October and November, with the rest of the year rarely seeing
the temperatures dropping below double figures.
Nightlife
in Cádiz
The two parts of Cadiz, the old and the new, are home to lots
of nightclubs and bars of different types. Along with your traditional
tapas and wine type bars there are a lot of modern alternatives
as well. Depending on the night Medusa next to Plaza San Francisco
can cater for your needs with live music and DJ’s that play
everything from 50’s rock to minimal house music, Pay – Pay
also plays a lot of live music in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.
Short
Breaks
Along the coast to the north or the south there is Chipiona,
Rota, Chiclana, Barbate, Conil, all of which offer stunning
beaches and tranquil seaside villages with local delicacies
and a lively nightlife. More inland there is Jerez famous for
its unrivalled equestrian shows and sherry making facilities,
and Arcos de la Frontera with its striking positioning above
a limestone ridge and whitewashed rooftops. A little further
west the town of Ronda positioned high above the Tajo gorge
is truly a sight to be seen.
