An ancient port city of white rooftops, watchtowers and sandy city beaches, almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's far south. Here's what CĂĄdiz is like, when to go and how long to stay.
Most direct UK flights to Jerez run in summer, so check the timetable, or fly to Seville and take the train. The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
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May, June, September and October are the best months, warm and sunny with the sea breeze keeping the city fresher than inland Andalusia. July and August are hot and the beaches are busy with Spanish holidaymakers. Carnival fills the streets in the run-up to Lent, usually in February. Winter is mild, with highs around 16°C, but can be windy and wet.
The golden-domed cathedral by the sea. Climb the bell tower for views across the rooftops and out over the Atlantic.
The highest of the old merchants' watchtowers, with a camera obscura that projects a live view of the city onto a table.
A small sandy beach in a sheltered bay between two castles, with fishing boats and some of the best sunsets in town.
A long, wide city beach with a seafront promenade, good for swimming, walking and beach bars.
The oldest quarter, with narrow lanes, medieval arches and a Roman theatre uncovered by the old town walls.
The busy central market, with fish stalls, tapas counters and fried seafood around the square outside.
A white hilltop town with Moorish lanes, an hour's drive south, near the beaches of the Costa de la Luz.
Fly to Jerez, about 45 minutes away by train or car. Jet2 flies there from several UK airports in summer. Seville has more flights all year, and trains to CĂĄdiz take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Yes. It has sandy city beaches you can walk to from the old town, and the wilder beaches of the Costa de la Luz are a short drive south.
Two or three days covers the old town and beaches. A week lets you add Vejer, Jerez or Bolonia.
In the run-up to Lent, usually in February. It's one of Spain's biggest carnivals, known for its costumes and funny, satirical songs.
Put CĂĄdiz on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.