Destination guide
Cádiz
Spain
Cadiz is the capital of the Cadiz Province in the Andalucia. Cádiz is, in most respects, a typically Andalusian city with a wealth of attractive vistas and well-preserved historical landmarks.
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Prioritize eating at the bar rather than booking a table at high-end establishments like El Faro; you will experience the same quality of local seafood while paying the lower tapas rate.
When planning your sightseeing, visit the Museum of Cádiz near Plaza de Mina and the Roman theatre remains in the El Pópulo neighborhood separately; they are located on opposite ends of the historic center and require a dedicated walk to see both.
If you plan to explore beyond the city center to nearby towns like Jerez or Conil, purchase a rechargeable green travel card immediately upon arrival to access regional trains and buses at a lower cost than individual tickets.
Avoid sticking strictly to tourist-heavy dining areas; seek out local institutions like Casa Hidalgo for traditional pastries and empanadas, where the local patronage is a reliable indicator of quality.
When dining at Balandro, consider ordering from the bar menu to enjoy their high-quality local fish selection, which is sourced daily due to the establishment's prime location on the coastline.
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Best time to go
Best window: Any time — the weather is kind all year
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
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Getting around
Getting around
San Fernando, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Conil, Vejer, Medina Sidonia, Arcos de la Frontera, Jerez With the rechargable green travel card you can use all means of public transport (regional trains, city and regional buses) for a lower price.
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What to see
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Torre Tavira
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
You look through Spain's first camera obscura, a 'magic mirror' at the top of the tallest watchtower built to spot pirate ships.
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The Museum of Cádiz
5, Plaza de Mina
Its exhibits are interesting, specially two Phoenician stone sarcophagi. The remains of the Roman theatre, just behind the Old Cathedral, are also worth a visit.
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What to do
Playa de la Caleta
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You swim at the beach flanked by two old forts that has anchored Cádiz's waterfront for centuries.
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Ferry to El Puerto de Santa María
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A 30-minute boat ride across the bay drops you into the Sherry Triangle for a tasting at the source.
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What to eat
El Faro
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Calle San Felix 15
The best place in town. But even here food can be not very expensive, if you stand at the bar and eat only tapas.
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El Faro de Cádiz
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Any gaditano asked for their favorite tapas bar has a strong chance of naming this spot for its legendary tortillitas de camarones shrimp fritters.
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Casa Manteca
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A serious neighborhood institution serving wax-paper portions of chicharrones pork scratchings and payoyo cheese with asparagus marmalade.
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Balandro
Alameda de Apodaca, 22· Pricey
Modern bar with good food typical from Cadiz. Ypu can get tapas at the bar and sit down meals. The quantities are generous. It's located on the coastline and as such, they seem to get the pick of the fish that comes in every day.
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Casa Hidalgo
Plaza de la Catedral, 8
A great bakery that specializes in Galician empanadas (try the Empanada de Atún - sounds bad, tastes delicious), but also have great pastries of all kinds.
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Cumbres Mayore
Calle Zorilla· Moderate
Tapas with a focus on the famous Iberican hams and meats.
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Woodstock
A good mix of locals and Erasmus students in here. They offer deals midweek and a bar crawl runs from 23:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday, although the turnout isn't always fantastic
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Bar Cuba
Calle de Murquia
Owner Richard is a bit of a local legend after naming his bar after his wife's nationality. You'll find a good deal of cocktails and beers
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Where to stay
Hotel Fuerte Conil-Costa Luz
Playa de la Fontanilla, s/n - 11140 Conil de la Frontera
This exclusive four-star Conil de la Frontera hotel is of traditional Andalucian design surrounded by almost 25,000 m² of breath-taking gardens.
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Hostal Torre de Guzman
Calle Hospital, 5 11140 Conil de la Frontera
A two-star hostel 150 m from the beach of Los Bateles and the historic center.
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Hotel Monte Puertatierra
4-star establishment, set in the historic, artistic and commercial centre, just a few metres from the beach. It has 98 large rooms, free WiFi, rooms for meetings and wedding receptions, parking facilities and a wide offer of services.
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Casa Caracol
Inexpensive and quite relaxed hostel in the old part, very close to the train station and with hammocks on the rooftop.
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Hostal La Cantarera
A hostel with clean, luxurious rooms and friendly management, in the old town.
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