WHAT TO SEE IN CÁDIZ: Must-Visit Tourist Guide
Plaza de La Candelaria: aHistoric Square in the Old Town
Located in the historic center of Cádiz, Plaza de La Candelaria is a charming square with a rich history. Dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, it reflects the city’s commercial prosperity during trade with the Americas.
🌿 A Green Oasis in the City
This plaza features centennial trees, including a 100-year-old Araucaria, a Canary Island Date Palm, a Dragon Tree, and an Orchid Tree, along with a row of bitter orange trees, filling the air with the scent of orange blossoms in spring.
🗿 Monument to Emilio Castelar
At its center stands the statue of Emilio Castelar, one of Spain’s greatest orators and the last president of the First Republic, sculpted by Eduardo Parrón.
🏛️ Historic Architecture
The buildings surrounding the plaza are mostly 19th-century Romantic-style, with highlights like the Asilo de Oviedo, where Chilean independence leader Bernardo de O'Higgins once lived.
Dicover the city of Cádiz, one of the Oldest Cities in the
A City full history
Founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC, Cádiz is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. Originally called Gadir, it became a major trade hub.
📌 Historic sites you can’t miss:
- Roman Theatre, a fascinating relic of Cádiz’s Roman past.
- Casa de Contratación de Indias, a key institution in colonial trade.
- Plaza de España, where Spain’s first Constitution, known as "La Pepa", was signed in 1812.
A city of Charm: must-see spots
Cádiz is synonymous with heritage, culture, and the sea. Here are its top attractions:
🏰 Monuments & Landmarks
- Cádiz Cathedral, with its iconic golden dome.
- Torre Tavira, offering the best panoramic view of the city.
- Gran Teatro Falla, home to the famous Carnival of Cádiz.
- Parque Genovés, a lush green retreat in the old town.
🏖️ Beaches & Seafront Walks
- La Caleta Beach, ideal for breathtaking sunsets.
- Playa de la Victoria, perfect for families and water sports.
- Seafront Promenade, a scenic walk with restaurants and terraces.
📍 Explore Cádiz and don´t loose their Festivals & Cultural Events :
The Carnival of Cádiz, famous for its satirical chirigotas.
A carnival for everyone, with its incomparable "chirigotas" that fill the streets of the city with music and songs full of humor and political satire. Such is its fame, that an annual contest is held to award different prizes to the groups that are participated.
Holy week, featuring solemn processions and religious art.
Different "Hermandades" carry out processions throughout the city and are dedicated to the conservation of valuable carvings that are shown in the thrones of these processions. It is worth visiting the churches where they are exposed.
The province of Cádiz
Places to visit
Flamenco ( Andalusian music )
The most beautiful beaches
Puerto de Santa María.
Rota.
San Fernando.
Puerto Sherry.
Jerez de la Frontera.
Gibraltar.
San Lucas de Barrameda.
Parque Doñana.
Zahara de los Atunes.
Tarifa.
Véjer de la Frontera.
Medina-Sidonia.
Chipiona.
Conil de la Frontera.
Barbate.
Sierra de los pueblos blancos.
The most beautiful beaches
Flamenco ( Andalusian music )
The most beautiful beaches
La Caleta, with the sunset.
Bologna, with Roman ruins Baelio Claudia.
El Palmar, for surfing.
Caños de Meca, a hippie corner.
Punta Paloma, with many dunes.
Coves of Cádiz, to shelter from the wind.
Flamenco ( Andalusian music )
Flamenco ( Andalusian music )
Flamenco ( Andalusian music )
We are in Andalusia, a good show of "Flamenco" can not be missed.
In the city of Cádiz:
Peña Flamenca Juanito Villar, Playa de La Caleta.
La Cava.
Cambalache.
En Jérez de la Frontera:
Tablao Puro Arte.
Tablao Flamenco Cale.
Tabanco El Pasaje.
In San Fernando: La Venta de Vargas.
In Algeciras: El Cortijo de la Almoraima.
In San Lucas de Barrameda: A Contratiempo.
In El Puerto de Santa María: Café El Lerele.