Cadiz

[freya1809]

We are visiting in August.  Is it easy to tour this place  independently? Is the port near the city? What are the must sees? Is it easy to get cabs? Good lunch places?

[edinburgher]

Welcome to CC

Cruise ships dock in the city centre and for further afield, the train station is only a few minutes walk away. The main square(and buses)  is only a couple of minutes away across the street.It is a really nice city to explore and in addition to the usual cathedral, churches, museums etc, the walk around the outside of the city is very pleasant as it  runs alongside the sea and has many small parks and gardens along the way.

 

Others may disagree, but IMHO I don't think it is worth using the HOHO buses as they mostly only run around the outside as most of Cadiz is pedestrianised and more suited to walking.

 

There is much info online,. Try Tripadvisor and others, also the local tourist info office website, but also check websites such as whatsinport (much more than its name suggest so do look) and others.  There have also been many previous threads and posts about Cadiz here on CC.

 

To find them, go to the Spain forum (this one, but not to your own thread) and into the SEARCH box (under your user name), input Cadiz then select ON THIS FORUM from the drop down, then hit the little magnifying glass and all past threads containing that word will appear ready for you to read. 

 

If you are as yet unfamiliar with CC it is worth spending time learning how to get the most from the site also learning the short cuts.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/859-need-help-using-the-forums-check-here/

 

 

Edited May 26, 2022 by edinburgher

[carlmm]

Excellent adivce was already given by @Edinburger. It is indeed very easy to walk around Cadiz and the ship docks right by the historic centre.

 

Just regarding "What are the must sees?" I would add

the cathedrale museum

the tavira tower, equiped with a camera obscura

the Oratorio de la Santa Cueva, two hidden beautiful chaples on top of each other

Iglesia de Santa Cruz, the oldest church in Cadiz

 

Not a must see but a hint in case you feel stressed out by the Summer heat: right next to the historic city centre a huge beach area starts with restaurants, bars and so on close by,

 

[freya1809]

Very many thanks to you both, much appreciated!