CADIZ Cadiz a city almost surrounded by water Cadiz, possibly the oldest city in Europe, Founded in 1.100 B.C. by the Phoenicians, is situated in the southwestern coast of the Iberian Peninsula in the region of Spain known as Andalusia. It is considered a bridge between Europe and Africa, and, certainly, you find the two cultures intimately entwined in nearly all aspects of the art and culture. Today Cadiz has a population of 157, 000 inhabitants. The inhabitants are called 'Gaditanos'. There only existed the small strip of sand connecting Cadiz to San Fernando, its closest neighbor, making this the only land connection to the rest of Europe. The almost island positioning of Cadiz and its location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean has always kept the city as a major focal point in history. Cadiz is not affected by mass tourism. This means that those who wish to visit will be able to enjoy its many cobblestone streets, wonderfully landscaped squares, numerous ruins, monuments and beaches in perfect leisure without all the trappings of mass tourism. Cadiz has an excellent climate: warm and temperate. The temperatures range between 14º and 20º in winter and slightly above 22º in summertime. Cadiz is proud to be one of the few cities in the world where inhabitants and visitors enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Its rich history is present in historic buildings, magnificent parks and charming squares. The city is also the administrative center of the province and has the feel of a capital city without losing its small town touch
Cádiz has always been a symbol of freedom for Spain and the monument which is located at the Plaza de España is the center piece of this freedom. It commemorates the constitution from 1812, which is also know as Pepa, because it was proclaimed on the 19th of march, the holy saints day of San José. From the towers of Cádiz you can see the Plaza de España and are always overlook a view of the Atlantic where they say that there is a steady breeze of freedom blowing on Cádiz. The old quarter - still sheltered by its surrounding walls, is known by the people of Cadiz simply as Cadiz. This area preserves the charm of all the ancient cultures that have enriched it through the centuries. The new area - known as 'Puerta Tierra, has been built outside the city walls on land reclaimed from the sea. It is characterised by its avenues and tall buildings España square Puertas de Tierra Cádiz is a city with deep rooted traditions. Every year in february the whole city celebrates Carnival, which starts with a competiton of popular, satirical songs about a month before Carnival actually hits the streets. The first weekend all inhabitants (and vistitos) weare fancy dressess and heads out onto the streets to listen to the groups of singers and their special brand of humor.
MONUMENTS YOU SHOULD VISIT IN CÁDIZ Archeological Museum In it,there is a camera obscura and it allows you look through the city like in a camera Tavira Tower Old City, Baluarte de la Candelaria
Oratory of the Santa Cave, contains one of the greatest treasures of the city painting consisting of three works of Francisco de Goya. Its top floor, dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament, is surmounted by a dome supported by Ionic columns. The underground chapel, dedicated to the Passion, is open plan and is divided into three naves. Raised on the site of the Gran Teatro of Cádiz that burnt on four sides in 1881. This Neomudejar compound was completed court building, after nineteen years and many vicissitudes, in late 1905. This takes place every year, the Competition Groupings Cadiz Carnival. On this site there was the proclamation of the Cortes of Cadiz of the Constitution was born in Cadiz in 1812, popularly known as "Pepa". The place is full of commemorative plaques. Baroque style and elliptical floor, inside you can admire one of the best tables Murillo: "The Immaculate Conception". Oratory San Felipe Neri
Central Market And other many interesting places to visit. Definitively Its a pleasure just walking around the City a and from time to time stop in a bar to enjoy of our famous tapas.. You cannot leave Cádiz without eating the pescaito frito,fried fish. Or a gaditana paella, papas aliñas and many others.