Cádiz
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Cádiz is a town on the southwest coast of Spain, it is the capital of the Cádiz Province one of the provinces of Andalusia. The old city lies on a Peninsula that streches out into the Atlantic.
Events and Festivals
Carnival de Cádiz
The carnival de Cádiz is most likely the most famous carnival celibration in the whole of Spain. It is simultaniously with all the other carnival celibrations in the world, and thus takes place in February or March. If you want to stay in Cádiz for this party, you need to book ahead.
Getting There
By Plane
Nearby Jerez de la Frontera has a small airport (XRY), that is serviced by Iberia from Madrid and Vueling from Barcelona, and some of the other lowcost airlines, with destinations like Helsinki, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Palma de Mallorca, Brussels, London, Manchester and several other domestic destinations and seasonal flights (Amsterdam for example). There are busses running from the busstation in Jerez de la Frontera and to the airport, on somewhat regular times.
By Train
Cádiz is connected to other nearby places like Jerez de la Frontera and Seville by regional trains. You can check the website of Renfe, the Spanish Railway Company, for timetables to cities within Spain.
By Car
Cádiz lies on the A4 and the AP-4 (toll road) motorways, that runs from the Seville, passes Jerez de la Frontera, and ends near Cádiz. From the end of the A-4, you can continue to the city on the A-443, which also runs over the bridge that connects San Fernando with Cádiz.
By Bus
From several places in Andalusia there are buses going to Cádiz. Check the website: buses in Cadiz. Alsa also connects to Cádiz from several Spanish cities.
By Boat
From Cádiz there are ferries to Tenerife with Acciona Trasmediterránea.
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
If you are planning trips outside of the town, or to some other towns in the neighbourhood (Santa Maria or Jerez), take a good look at the website of the consorcio de bahia de Cadiz, that runs most of the public transport in the region. The trainstation lies just outside of the old town, in the newer parts of Cádiz, there are another 4 stations making getting around pretty easy.
From the busstation near the city walls there are busses leaving for many nearby places, but also for cities that are further away like Granada and Almeria. Check the website: buses in Cadiz.
By Foot
The historical town is little over a kilometre long, and a kilometre wide, so getting around by foot is the best option to see the town.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Caracol | Suaraez de Salazar 4 | Hostel | 78 |
| Emilios Bar | Paseo de la bahia Nº77, Puerto Sherry, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz | Apartment | 73 |
| Hostal El Campanario | Paseo Maritimo Playa de la Barrosa Calle Rompeolas Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz | Guesthouse | 82 |
| Hotel Casa Señorial la Solana | Autovia A-7; Km 116,5 San Roque | Hotel | - |
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