Cádiz is a city located in the southern part of Spain, near the ocean, and is noted for being the oldest city in Spain. If you ever decide to plan a trip to Spain, heading to the city of Cádiz is a place that is 100% worth your visit! When heading to Cádiz, there are many things to do while there; here are some of my top recommendations
Visiting the beach is a must when exploring the city of Cádiz. Whether it’s La playa de Caleta photographed here, La playa de Santa María, or La playa de la Victoria, you can find various things to do around here, such as swim, stroll around the beach, watch the sunrise or sunset, or enjoy a drink at a nearby bar.
After exploring Cádiz for a while, you might want to grab a bite to fill you up. My personal favorites would be “Los Pipiolos” and “La Taberna Lola Montiano”. While a significant portion of Cádiz offers traditional food like seafood and small snacks known as tapas, it also contains modern international foods such as pizza and burgers. However, unlike in some other places, these foods are made with fresh ingredients, which provide these classics with a better taste.
- Explore the Cathedral
The Cathedral in Cádiz is another great location to visit. Whether or not you are Christian, going to the cathedral can give you a strong sense of what traditional architecture looked like in the past. Along with viewing gorgeous sculptures and paintings on the walls, the cathedral also has a watch tower, which can provide a picturesque view of the entire city.
Discovered in 1980, the Roman Theater in Cádiz (formally known as Theater of Gades) is an ancient theater built almost 2000 years ago within the first century BC and is estimated to hold 10,000 spectators. When exploring the inside of the theater, you can view information panels on it, fragments of stone that were a part of the theater, and a small replica of what it looked like. When exploring the outside of the Theater, you’re able to take a view of the semicircular seating area, which can give you a perspective on how people lived in ancient times during the Roman Empire.
- Visit the castles (Castillo de San Sebastián and Castillo de Santa Catalina)
Exploring the castles Castillo de San Sebastián(Left) and El Castillo de Santa Catalina(Right) in Cádiz can provide an amazing experience as they contain art from various artists, provide beautiful views of the ocean, and are a tranquil place to view the sunset.
To conclude, Cádiz is a city that is worth a visit. When exploring the city, you will find yourself in an amazing mixture of modern and historical architecture, which highlights it’s beauty.