In which quarter house in Cadix?

Are you going for several days to visit Andalusia and its charms? Here's our selection of areas to stay in Cadiz!

Located in the south-west of Spain, the municipality of Cadiz is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, and houses ancient vestiges of 3,100 years old. Loss of tourist destinations in Andalusia, Cadiz had 124,892 inhabitants in 2011 and has a unique historical heritage in Europe. The city is built on an isthmus open to the Atlantic Ocean and connected to the continent by two bridges and a narrow strip of land in the eponymous bay. Founded in 1104 BC by the Phoenicians, Cadiz was in his history subjected to multiple influences and civilizations: Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Wisigoths, Maures, Vikings, Spanish.

Cadix is nicknamed « Tacita de plata » – the small cup of money – by the Gaditans (Castian silver). To find a place to sleep in Cadiz, you should aim at the old center, as often in ancient cities. Here's where to stay in Cadiz, to sublimate your stay.

Old town

Nickname Barrio del populo (the people’s quarter), the old city centre is a maze of alleys with multiple and colourful architectural influences, which is not to mention the old Cuban city of Havana. Moreover, it is also haired by the sobriquet « la pequña Habana » (Small Havana). It is the most popular and ancient neighborhood of the city. Cadix is a city of fishermen, a place of naval construction and a major maritime port in Spain: it is from there that the caraques and caravans of Christopher Columbus go to colonize (and plunder) the New World. The old centre is a real labyrinth and offers a feast in the eyes of the visitors to every little corner. Callejones, San Juan, La Laguna, Candelaria are all small areas of the old center to explore.

Don’t miss to book a room where to stay in Cadiz, to enjoy all the charms of Cadiz on foot as it should be: the Cathedral of Cadiz – a wonderful and majestic architectural wonder -, the beach of Caleta, the Tavira Tower, the parks ( Parque Genovés , Gardens of Alameda Apodaca ), multiple small places, catacombs ( Catacombas del Beaterio ), the walls of San Carlos, the Roman theatre, etc., are all immanquable non-exhaustives of the neighborhood. In addition to cultural visits, there is also a dense concentration of bars and restaurants where to taste, for example, succulent and typical Spanish tapas.

South of downtown

The south of Cadix is bordered by a very long sand strip, from the district Santa Maria to La Cortadura and to the cornice where the Castle of San Lorenzo del Puntal is located. Choose the southern areas to stay in Cadiz allows you to stay in the newer, less crowded neighborhoods and enjoy the beaches: the beach Victoria (3 kilometers) or the beach Cortadura (3.9 kilometers) allow beautiful escapades while relaxing. In front of the sea, there are many bars, restaurants and accommodations to sleep in Cadiz.