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The
oldest
city
in the
western
world
and
according
to
Greek
legend,
the
city
was
founded
by
Hercules.
Located
on the
south-western
coast
of
Spain,
most
southerly
province
of
Andalucia
and
has a
coastline
of
200km.
This
lovely
old
city
was
once
Spain's
prime
entry
port
to the
newly
discovered
Americas.
Cadiz
is
well
known
for
its
irresistible
sights,
sheer
elegance
and
atmosphere.
Broad
white
dunes
line
the
beaches
of the
Costa
de la
Luz
which
stretches
from
Cadiz
to
Tarifa
in the
south.
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Much
of
this
area
has
escaped
the
developers
to
this
day
and
retains
its
quiet
charm.
Cadiz
has
always
been
an
important
port
and
remains
so to
this
day.
It is
described
as a
province
of
white
villages
and
white
beaches.
It has
a
rational
urban
design
with
straight,
narrow
streets.
It has
botanical
gardens
that
surround
the
city,
almost
making
it an
island.
It has
its
own
temple,
recently
restored.
The
town
is
most
famous
for
its
wine
(Manzanilla)
and
its
prawns.
It
also
has
famous
summer
horse
racing
on the
beaches.
It has
one of
the
highest
rainfall
levels
in
Spain
which
has
resulted
in
several
unique
botanical
species
surviving
here
such
as the
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Upon
arrival
in
Cadiz,
head
for
the
tourist
office,
located
in the
Plaza
de San
Juan
de
Dios.
Here
they
will
give
you
two
beautiful
books
that
give
you
two
guided
tours
of all
the
monuments.
Your
tour
also
starts
here
with
the
Town
Hall
(pic
below),
one of
the
most
important
buildings
in the
city.
The
guide
book
will
tell
you
everything
about
the
building
and it
is
possible
to
explore
inside.
From
this
point,
follow
the
tour
to see
the
Church
of San
Juan
and
the
Hospital
building.
Enter
the
hospital
to
admire
the
central
patio.
(see
picture,
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An
important
archway
is
your
next
sight
(see
below).
The
Arco
de los
Blancos
was
once a
gateway
between
the
island
of
Cadiz
and
the
mainland.
As you
wander
along
the
tour,
admire
the
narrow
passageways
and
decorated
balconies
that
Cadiz
is
famous
for.
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The
Admiral's
House
(pictured
right),
is
next
with
its
beautiful
marble
columns.
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Head
towards
the
old
Cathedral
whose
dome
is
totally
unique
with
its
unusual
tiling.
The
Roman
Theatre
is
along
the
Paseo
Maritimo.
The
theatre
is
once
again
open
to the
public
after
extensive
work.
Work
continues
and a
new
visitor
centre
is
being
constructed.
By far
the
most
impressive
building
in
Cadiz
has to
be the
Cathedral
with
its
dome
and
huge
towers.
The
workmanship
all
around
the
Cathedral
is
amazing.
These
are
just a
few
examples
of the
architecture
that
Cadiz
has to
offer.
On top
of
this
Cadiz
has a
vibrant
shopping
area
with
traditional
and
modern
shops,
a
thriving
market
and a
modern
city.
With a
wonderful
beach
area
thrown
in for
good
measure,
Cadiz
has it
all.
It has
to be
visited
slowly
to
absorb
everything
and
for
this,
there
is no
shortage
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There
are a
multitude
of
museums
and
other
attractions
one of
which
is
La
Torre
Tavira,
the
most
fascinating
watchtower
in
Cadiz.
It is
the
highest
lookout
point
in the
town
and
offers
a
unique
attraction,
the
Camera
Obscura.
It
also
houses
exhibition
halls
which
may be
visited
on the
way up
or the
way
down.
The
camera
can be
seen
on a
guided
tour
which
runs
every
half
hour
and
lasts
15
minutes.
The
tower
is
open
15th
June -
15th
September
between
10am
and
8pm
and
16th
September
- 14th
June,
10am
till
6pm.
It is
open 7
days a
week,
every
day
except
25th
December
and
1st
January.
Details
can be
obtained
on 956
212
910. |
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Cadiz
also
has
some
of the
most
beautiful
beaches
in the
area.
Miles
of
golden
sand
and
all
the
facilities
you
would
expect
from
modern
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Inland
of
Cadiz
offers
a wide
variety
of
landscapes
and
tiny,
white-painted
villages,
well
worth
a
visit.
The
green
oasis
of
Grazalema
is
surrounded
by a
natural
park,
a
paradise
for
walkers
and
naturists.
To the
south,
rolling
hills
are
covered
with
walnut
trees,
pines
and
Spanish
firs.
Black
bulls
graze
beneath
cork
oaks.
Not
far
away,
vines
take
over,
covering
thousands
of
acres
of
white,
chalk
soil,
completing
what
is
known
as the
'Sherry
Triangle',
an
imaginary
triangular
boundary
between
Jerez,
Santa
Maria
and
Sanlucar
de
Barrameda.
Here
you
find
the
oldest
vineyards
in
Europe.
Cadiz
has
much
to
offer
the
visitor
including
the
vibrant
fiestas
where
Flamenco
shows
are
the
norm.
Cadiz
is a
city
that
knows
how to
enjoy
itself
and is
not
afraid
of
showing
it.
Its
annual
carnival
in
February
is
known
to be
the
best
and
the
wildest
in
Spain.
Cadiz
has a
very
relaxed,
secure
feeling.
It is
almost
impossible
to get
lost
here,
with
the
presence
of the
sea.
See
also:
Puerto
de
Santa
Maria |
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