A quick trip to Cadiz!

Cádiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. The US Navy has a base nearby in the town of Roda (we have friends that were based there years ago). This base was established by JFK in a deal with Franco. The city is situated on a spit of land surrounded on three sides by the sea that two of Columbus´ four voyages set out for the New World.
The historic district is charming, full of small winding streets lined with beautiful buildings, many with the gorgeous wrought iron railings and doors. And there are many big and small squares full of cafes that are full of people (including families) throughout the day. While there were tourists and tourist shops, the city felt more full of locals. It was sunny but cooler than Seville. With the location on the coast and the beach vibe it felt a bit like Santa Cruz/Capitola.
We only spent 24 hours but we made good use of our time and enjoyed wandering the streets, checking out the local sites (a famous church was the highlight) and eating delicious seafood.
Now back to Seville for a few more days.En savoir plus