Cádiz
A three-thousand-year-old city surrounded by sea on three sides, with a golden cathedral dome, the Torre Tavira camera obscura and La Caleta beach. It is a classic day trip from Seville.
Cádiz was founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC and is considered one of the oldest cities in Western Europe. The old town sits at the tip of a narrow peninsula. From the cathedral bell tower you can see the golden dome and the Atlantic. At the Torre Tavira you can use a camera obscura to see live views of the whole city. Walk along the seafront to La Caleta beach and the Castle of San Sebastián to watch the sunset, and try fried fish near the Central Market. The train from Seville takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The February carnival is one of the liveliest in Spain.
Opening hours
Old town open all day; cathedral about 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Jerez de la Frontera
- Vejer de la Frontera
- Cape Trafalgar & Los Caños de Meca
- Zahara de los Atunes
- Baelo Claudia
- Bolonia Beach & Dune
- Punta Paloma Dune
- Valdevaqueros Beach