Cadiz
Nimue
Sat 25 Sep 2010 19:28
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We
took advantage of the regular ferry service from Rota to Cadiz (€4.40 per person
each way) and spent a fabulous day exploring the city and eating superb
tapas. Cadiz is one of the oldest
cities in Spain and it is crammed onto the head of a promontory like some huge
and overcrowded ocean-going ship.
Columbus sailed from Cadiz on his 2nd and 4th voyages and after his
success in the Americas, Cadiz grew into Spain’s richest and most cosmopolitan
city in the 18th century.
The
yellow-domed 18th century cathedral is the city’s most striking landmark.
   The impressive yellow dome of the Cathedral
However, on our walk around the city, we were advised to make our
way to the promenade which was said to have a striking resemblance to Havana,
Cuba. It did and in fact the walk
around the promenade and toward La Caleta Beach was truly magnificent, where we
could see San Sebastian Castle (military fort) some ½ mile into the
Atlantic.
           Cadiz
is a truly wonderful city and one we would both highly recommend to visit.
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