Cádiz
Travel guide

Cádiz

Western Europe's oldest city

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Budget · ~$90/day📍 Spain

About Cádiz

A sun-bleached Atlantic port almost surrounded by sea — golden city beaches, a labyrinthine old town, superb fried fish, and Andalusia's wildest carnival.

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⭐ Things to do in Cádiz

La Caleta beachCádiz Cathedral towerOld town (Barrio del Pópulo)Central MarketTorre Tavira camera obscuraGenovés ParkPlaya de la Victoria at sunsetRoman theatre

🍽️ What to eat in Cádiz

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Pescaíto fritoTortillitas de camaronesSherry from JerezAtún de almadraba

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Flat and walkable; a tram-train to nearby towns.

💡 Local tip

Visit for February Carnival — Cádiz throws Spain's most irreverent, musical street party.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Buzzing tapas bars in La Viña and the old town.

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