Location: Cadiz
Top Things to do in Cadiz
What to do and see in Cadiz, Spain: The Best Places and Tips
Cádiz (/kəˈdɪz/; Spanish: [ˈkaðiθ]; see other pronunciations below) is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the Province of Cádiz, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia.
Restaurants in Cadiz
1. Yacimiento Arqueologico Gadir
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4.5 based on 406 reviews
Archaeological site named Gadir. During the visit you will do a tour where you will be able to see the evolution of the city from its founding by the Phoenicians to Roman times. Right 21st century, an interactive multimedia tour will allow you to see the remains of the ancient Phoenician city built in the 9th century BC, with its dwellings, its streets, its animals, etc.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This is an in-situ archaeological site dating from the Phoenician period. The site contains the remains of some houses with identifiable rooms, storage facilities, a fish processing ,and a crime scene. All the information in presented via (a little over-engineered) high tech videos and touch screen displays.
The only way to visit is via guided tours at set times, so do check before visiting. The principal language is Spanish, but the video will presented in a 2nd language based on the first person to ask. The guides we had on the day spoke excellent English and knew a lot about the archaeology.
A must visit in Cadiz. Best of all, it's free
2. Playa Victoria
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, Massachusetts
The beach is gorgeous, so for beach lovers it is a real, real treat. We are not beach people, but enjoyed walking on the long Promenade leading to the Cadiz Cathedral and the old center. Also, walking on the sand is a great exercise and a super chance to enjoy the beautiful sea views and old Cadiz and the new bridge over the Cadiz bay.
3. Puente de la Constitucion de 1812
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By BigHugh51 - Adelaide, Australia
We took a tour from Cadiz to Seville. Therefore, we had the opportunity to travel over this impressive bridge onboard a tour coach in both directions.
The bridge is an amazing sight as you approach it from a distance. It is even more impressive as you travel over it and have the opportunity to view it from close-up.
Because of its immense size, this bridge can rightly be described as one of the true landmarks of Cadiz!
4. Torre Tavira
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Watch tower from the eighteenth century, situated in the down town and the highest point of the city, turned today into a focal point of cultural interest. The tower has two exhibition halls, the Camera Obscura and the Terrace from which you can enjoy wonderful views of CádizIts Cámara Obscura was the first one installed in Spain.
Reviewed By chewels70 - CT
Great views from Terrace. Camera obscura is a lot of fun but a bit dizzying. The staff is very friendly and the camera guide was interesting and informative.
5. Mercado Central
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4.5 based on 694 reviews
Reviewed By TJCLeicester - Leicester, United Kingdom
We were told that Saturday was by far the best day to visit the market (closed Sunday and no fish Monday), and it was an excellent experience. Packed with locals buying fish and fresh produce, with hardly a tourist in sight.
Food stalls around the outside were doing a brisk trade - eat an early lunch to avoid the queues. We grazed several small dishes of different styles. Stall 54 was particularly good - very tasty vegetarian.
Good food, entertainment watching the bustle, and interest in the culture made this a very memorable hour to two.
6. Paseo Canalejas
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4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Pete_Gill_W - Haslemere
From a cruise ship, we walked right around Cadiz and really enjoyed this section. Slightly away from buildings, it was calm, pretty and was best taken slowly to admire the Gardens and sea views. It is about 1km from the cruise terminal, turning right on exit and keeping to the coast.
7. La Vina
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4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By MariaMechi - New York City, New York
El Barrio de La Vina is probably the most Andalusian and most traditional neighborhood of Cadiz, full of history and friendly locals. Its a beautiful area with historical buildings and excellent restaurants, bars and tapas bars to dine in. We walked around and were greeted by friendly, happy people. Cadiz is a walking city, we enjoyed walking around La Vina neighborhood with our friends who introduced us to the real life in Cadiz. This is also the neighborhood where the Carnival of Cadiz which is held every February originates from. So much history, Cadiz is a beautiful city to visit and spend quality time getting to know the locals. I consider this city to be more Andalusian than other cities in the south of Spain.
8. Las playas de Canos de Meca
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Hyoga83 - Bordeaux, France
Beautiful and quaint coves and Beaches, in a pristine environment. You probably need the car to arrive. Some coves are perfect to avoid the "Levante" (an unbearable wind coming from Africa that makes it horrible to stay in most beaches) as the orientation and the closed area face in another direction.
At the coves you need to climb some stairs so travel light!
9. Gran Teatro Falla
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By wingcastles - Turin, Italy
Landmark of the southwestern part of the casco antiguo, this nicely restored building is also a theater that houses a lot of events.
10. Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By madamedefarge - Derby, United Kingdom
We came here because it was next door to the Museo de las Cortes. However, where that one was free and excellent, this one cost €3 and we weren't sure why. There are the usual selection of side chapels to look at, but little information on them and nothing to explain that this is where the constitution was signed. The best thing about it was the elliptical ceiling, which we could stare at for hours.
You're supposedly not allowed to take photos, but the other Spanish visitors happily snapped away, so we did too. The audiovisual equipment around the high altar makes a dreadful noise and is incredibly disruptive. Overall, possibly not worth the effort of a visit.
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