The port of Cadiz is located on a peninsula protruding
into the Bay of Cadiz , on the western edge of Andalucia and
the southern tip of Spain. It is around 50 miles from Tarifa
and the shortest ferry crossing to North Africa. It is also a
departure point for ferry boats to the Canary Islands.
Cadiz
is thought to be the oldest city in Europe and is one of the
oldest settlements in Spain, founded in around 1100 BC by the
Phoenicians. It stands on a peninsula jutting out into a bay,
and is almost entirely surrounded by water. Its most prosperous
era was in the 18th century and inner Cadiz displays the beautiful
architecture of this period. The city is home to many beautiful
and historic monuments, attractions and beaches. One of the famous
landmarks is its magnificent cathedral whose golden cupola looms
high above long white houses. The old city is intriguing with
narrow cobbled streets opening onto small squares, alleyways,
back streets, open squares and spectacular churches, all close
to the beautiful blue waters of the Cadiz Bay. Cadiz is pefect
for exploring on foot, it just takes an hour to walk around the
headlands where you can visit the entire old town and pass through
some lovely parks with sweeping views of the bay.
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