In Cadiz , the sea, its people, its bay, its history and its joie de vivre. The province of Cadiz is very diverse and contains numerous places which are well worth a visit, from the countryside around Jerez de la Frontera to the villages in Campo de Gibraltar, or you can take a tour of the white villages and stop to relax somewhere along the coast between Tarifa and Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
And all this without forgetting the capital of the region, which holds within its walls the culture and the traditions which set the city –and its people– apart.
Don’t think twice, Cadiz is the perfect destination for your holidays.
What’s more, a series of historic milestones highlight how closely Cadiz is linked to the rest of the Iberian peninsula: in 711, the Muslims conquered these lands by defeating the Visigoths at the Guadalete river, thus changing the course of history; on three occasions Columbus’ ships set sail from here on his voyages to the New World, and arrived home in these same ports, which over time were transformed into a meeting point for the cultural currents between Andalusia and America; finally, another important event was the signing in Cadiz in 1812 of the first Spanish Constitution, which made the city the capital of the nation for three years.
Its 260 kilometres of Atlantic coastline feature long beaches with fine sand, many of them undeveloped and not excessively exploited for tourism. The whole coast is part of the Costa de la Luz. You will find everything from first-rate urban beaches like La Victoria in the city of Cadiz or La Barrosa in Chiclana, through to virgin beaches such as the Levante in El Puerto; Los Caños de Meca and Zahora in the Barbate area, Bolonia in Tarifa and El Palmar in Vejer.
Places worth visiting inland include the vineyards of Jerez or the White Villages Route and the Bullfighting Route.
This is the southernmost province on the Iberian peninsula, and is only 14 km. from Africa. It borders the provinces of Seville and Huelva in the north, the province of Malaga to the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest, the Mediterranean Sea in the southeast, and the Strait of Gibraltar and the British colony of Gibraltar in the south.
It is of all the Andalusian cuisines the richest in varieties of ingredients and preparations. It has a country area (or farmhouse), another in the mountains in charge of offering meat dishes, and as well as a marine one. Although the latter is traditionally best known for its fish stews, fried foods and seafood, there are also many different dishes of vegetables (vegetables) and meats.
In 2017 it became the only Andalusian province with a restaurant distinguished with three Michelin stars, Aponiente de Ángel León, which joins others with a star or other distinctions.
One of the most famous culinary preparations in Cádiz cuisine is fish fried in olive oil. Numerous and traditional fried fish fries are found in the capital and in the various municipalities of the Bay of Cádiz. Another classic preparation of Cádiz cuisine is fish "a la tile", which consists of grilling seasonal fish. Likewise, various traditional ingredients are being reconverted, such as sherry wines to make reductions and dressings, or sherry vinegar.
The province, like the rest of the provinces, has typical Andalusian pastry dishes, such as pestiños. Some of the sweet porridge that are made with sugar or honey.
The memory of an unforgettable summer. A promise to be fulflled. The watercolour of a sunset. A milestone in the history of the Spanish constitution. The eternal shore at low tide. Mountains dotted with white villages. A crossroads of diferent cultures and civilizations. An infnite chain of fne white sandy beaches. Enchanted forests of cork oak and Spanish fr. The route of the bull. Southern Europe. The cradle of flamenco. The east wind that dries the washing. The dance of the horse to the rhythm of music. Winding roads adorned by charming villages crowned by castles. The atmosphere of the Motorcycle Grand Prix. The aroma of wine, the smell of the sea. Natural parks as springs of life. A sheltered cove. The southern gateway to Doñana. The bluefn tuna on its way to the Mediterranean. The mouth of the Guadalquivir. Labyrinths of salt fats and estuaries. Shrimp omelettes. The last European jungle. A carnival Sunday. The temperature of a wine cellar. The migration of birds. The horse fair. The diversity of habitats. Orcas, dolphins and whales. The culinary wealth. The bandit’s legend. A fock of payoya goats. A landscape of vineyards on either side of the road. The Trafalgar lighthouse. The thorn in Napoleon’s side. The Roman ruins. A territory between frontiers. The temple of Hercules. The light that brightens up your holidays.