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Real Name: Joaquin
Lives In: Madrid, ES
Member Since: May 14, 2001
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I was born in Cadiz

by SirRichard - last update: Oct 14, 2003

A little old white town

Alameda de Apodaca
I was born in Cadiz, and I lived there for nearly 20 years. I come back whenever I have a long weekend or so.
There are so many places to see, and yet so few tourists. It's like a hidden jewel, so I better stop telling you how wonderful it is... or you might feel like visiting it, and it would get so crowded!!
A view from above

Nearly an island

Cadiz is surrounded by water (Atlantic Ocean) all around, except from the tongue of land you see at the left in the pic.
It had its Golden Era in the 19th century, when it was an outstanding harbour. There are many old pics where you can see the main harbour (in the middle in the pic) full of big wooden vessels with white sails...

A charming atmosphere

Cadiz's old town is round shaped, small, all surrounded by sea but with few beaches. What is not harbour is stone walls keeping the city above the sea level.
It's a very "walkable" city and you will soon feel its relaxed atmosphere and lively streets.
Sunset at "La Caleta"

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SirRichard's Cadiz Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 18 - Photos: 18
 
Restaurants
Tips: 10 - Photos: 10
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Nightlife
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 11 - Photos: 11
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 14 - Photos: 14
Local Customs
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8

SirRichard's Cadiz Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Watercolors - Conil, January 20022002 7
Sunsets2002 6

Comments for SirRichard about Cadiz
jenniferchin Wed Jan 14, 2009 23:56 UTC
 You know I am always thinking of Europe :) ... soon soon !!
Birgie Fri Jul 11, 2008 16:49 UTC
 The amount of info you have is amazing. The pictures of Cadiz, wow...I am only just starting to browse your pages. I just got back from Spain.
karenincalifornia Mon Jun 25, 2007 16:31 UTC
 Cadiz looks very interesting. We'll be in the area in a few days, and have booked a trip on the ferry boat going up the Guadalquivir River. Looks like fantastic birding!
jakkimoxham Fri Apr 27, 2007 16:03 UTC
 Sir Richard re; Cadiz - can you help me with self catering accomodation in the town in the second week of June. I am finding it hard to find anywhere Thank you
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