Cádiz, Spain

Our ship docked right in the city, making it easy to begin exploring. Our first stop was just a 10-minute walk from the port: the Puerta de Tierra—the Gates of Earth.

We knew that Cádiz’s stone walls were among its most iconic features. Historically, each wall had a gate that provided access to the city. The Puerta de Tierra once served as the main entrance between the Old Town and the newer areas of Cádiz. In fact, it used to be the only way to enter the city by land.

From the Puerta de Tierra, we turned back toward the Old Town and followed the Paseo del Vendaval, continuing along it toward the Cathedral of Cádiz. As we walked, we enjoyed the variety of architectural styles throughout the neighborhood. We decided not to go inside the Cathedral, but instead to admire its striking façade from the outside.

We spent the rest of the morning wandering the narrow streets of the Old City and exploring its many charming plazas. Eventually, we reached the beautiful waterfront promenade and strolled around the peninsula, enjoying the views and the sea breeze.

Later, we stopped at a tiny restaurant for tapas—delicious, as expected.

After walking a bit more through the lively streets, we made our way back to the ship.Read more