Archive for July, 2010

Famed Beaches Lures of Ancient Cadiz

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Christopher Columbus (an Italian explorer who sailed across Atlantic ocean) started his two major voyages from the city of Cadiz in Spain which is the oldest city in Europe. This is a city which became a major trading port with the Americas and is continuously inhabited until today. Even though that Cadiz has plenty of tourist attraction but tourism is not the main source of income in this city.

The old, quite city with ornate curved decorations façade and ancient narrow cobbled streets is looking intriguing and the presence of the beaches are more fascinating to observe by a tranquil ambiance of one of the Cadiz hostels’ window pane where you settle in.

Still just like any other cities in Spain, Cadiz offers varieties of beaches to all vacationers just as to all Spanish people. Some excellent Cadiz beaches are the following:

Costa de la Luz is a beach known as the Coast of Light which means, clear and unpolluted skies. This beach is a white beach with attractively old-fashioned seashore villages. This place is always been famous for Spanish holidaymakers. The beach temperature is cooler compared to its nearby beaches such as Costa del Sol. It is an ideal location for most water enthusiast particularly windsurfers because of the strong wind from Atlantic ocean is coming off to Costa de la Luz beach.

La Barrosa is a beach in Spain is one of the popular tourists hubs with 8 km. of white sands located at a distance from the Chiclana town. The beach is clean; as a matter of fact it has been awarded for such cleanliness. La Barrosa beach had been presented the European Blue Flag in Spain; a beach that is also a typical family holiday destination too.

La Playa de la Victoria is had been improved coastal infrastructure for all who wanted to feel the beach smooth sands best for barefoot walking and a constant waves which is best for jet skiing as well. If you want to lounge and relax away from the heat of the sun, you can go across the avenue where interesting shops and restaurants are open for all visitors.

Famous Nightlife Locations In Cadiz Spain

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Cadiz Spain Night LifeThe city of Cadiz is not just all about scenery, gothic monuments and architecture and historical places but Cadiz as well is proud to have one of the best nightlife in the marvelous country of Spain. We all know that the country of Spain is one of the wealthiest countries not only in Europe but all over the world. In terms of natural resources, economy and friendly people Spain has it all. And of course most of its regions and cities are also rich; no doubt the country is one of the favorite vacation destinations of the many travelers, of course that include the city of Cadiz.

We have mentioned about the nightlife in Cadiz above, so if you want to know the contemporary ways of life that Cadiz have today you have to experience its nightlife. Some of the interesting places to visit in Cadiz for a nightlife experience are the following:

  1. La Azotea Coffee Shop – known as the longest running coffee shop in the city of Cadiz which is located in the Popula neighborhood. The lovely terrace that it has is the best location to enjoy your drinks while seeing the impressive view of Cadiz at night. If you were here, you will also be protected from any harsh winds. It is a nice place to sip a cup of tea, Arabic mixers or any kind of drinks.
  2. Barabass – one of the best places to choose when you are looking for the best location for nightlife in Cadiz. It was opened in 1800 to 0500 or 0700 featuring chill-out music during the night and would turn into a beats after.
  3. Diwan Cadiz – this pub in the city has a decoration of a Moorish style which is located in the center of the city. This bar offers non-commercial music in modest black and white surroundings.
  4. El Pay –Pay – this would open during the days of Wed-Sat also from Sun and Tue during the summer period. This was once an elegant society café then became a high class brothel. This place was then reopened as a music venue and a bar. Today this place featuring live shows from blues and jazz, comedy, flamenco and exhibitions of paintings and photos.
  5. La Canela Pub – if you want to know the culture of Cadiz this is a good place to visit since it features a genuine cultural experience. This pub has a place which is dedicated to musical performances, artists, cultural exhibitions, cinema and gastronomical displays.

Three Options To Choose To Get In Cadiz

Monday, July 19th, 2010

The city of Cadiz is a city of two towns the new and the old. The old town of the city is composed of narrow streets, cobble stones and flower-bedecked while the new town is composed of shopping areas and contemporary apartment blocks. The restaurants and bars that you could find in here are serving excellent robust wines and tapas. The golden-domed Cadiz Cathedral is the most captivating landmarks in the city. Another must see attraction that you should not miss in Cadiz is the famous Torre Tavira which has a camera obscura that would give you the chance to view the panoramic sceneries of Cadiz.

Getting to Cadiz is easy, there are three options you can choose to ride when you were planning to visit the place: by Air, by Train and by Bus.

Getting Cadiz By Air – Jerez Airport is the closest aiport in the city. It is situated about 35 kilometers away. Mainly the flights available here are domestic, even though there is an increasing international flights like British Airways, Ryanair and Air Berlin. If you are from the other countries who planned to venture your holiday vacation here in Cadiz, you should have to change planes in the bigger airports like Barcelona and Madrid.

Getting Cadiz By Bus – the bus station of Cadiz is also called Cádizs Estación de Autobuses which is situated at Plaza de la Hispanidad. The bus station of the city has been operated with various bus companies which offer many routes all over Cadiz.

Getting Cadiz By Train – you can find the train station of the city particularly on the corner of Plaza Sevilla which is also with the Avenida Via Augusta Julia. The Spanish national rail service is the RENFE which is connected to the many cities of Spain such like Barcelona, Cordoba, Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla, Zaragoza and of course Cadiz.

Cadiz is a city full of mystery and it would be good to discover it yourself aside from reading its facts in the magazines or internet.

A Little Bit Overview About Cadiz

Monday, July 5th, 2010

It was the Phoenician who founded the city of Cadiz during the 1100 BC and is considered as the oldest Spanish settlements in Spain. Cadiz is also been appointed as the major ports of the country. During the 18th century the major part of Cadiz had the appearance as we can notice nowadays.

Cadiz is located in the peninsula facing out from the bay. Most of its parts have been abounding with water. It was the Phoenicians who designated the name Gadir to the city. Eventually, Cadiz was manipulated by the Carthaginians until it became a famous port during the time of the Romans. Despite the fact that the city of Cadiz has been neglected by both the Visigoths and Moors it regains its popularity when it became the launching center for the journey going to America which was during the 16th century. However Sir Francis Drake was making ways to manipulate to trading with America which was a success through the help of the army of Napoelon.

Visiting Cadiz is worthy. Some of the historical landmarks of the city remain such like the 18th century Landward Gate and more. The historical edifices around Cadiz are worth the visit. Aside from the Landward Gate, historical landmarks like the Santa Cruz, San Felipe Neri and the La Santa Cueva is also worth the visit. There is so much to see and discover about Cadiz and it would be great if you tour the interesting and historical views of Cadiz.

So if you are planning to visit the city to venture your holiday vacation, plan for it ahead of time so that you will be home happy, enjoy and satisfied. Otherwise, without proper planning your vacation could turn into a disaster that would leave you disliking the city instead of loving it. Make an advance research too so that you will know what to do for your Cadiz vacation.

The Beauty of the Historic City “Cadiz”

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

“Cadiz” is another amazing and historic city in Southern Spain and is situated at the end of Peninsula. The city is known as a port city for it is the favorite harbor among elegant cruise ships of the Spanish Navy. The well-preserved historical landmarks and its old fortifications appear inviting the tourists to take a glimpse on its adorable views. However, Cadiz is also acknowledge because of the oldest cities in both Spain and Europe.

Booking Cadiz travel is an outstanding option for people during summer months. No vacation to Cadiz is complete if you will not visit the city’s fabled beaches. Cadiz is well-known with its beaches. Cadiz playa or Cadiz beach is the great site to explore by foot during summer. Perhaps the most famous of the Cadiz beaches is La Playa de la Caleta, which is considered to be the beach of the Old City. There are gorgeous views of the Old City from La Playa de la Victoria, just one of the alluring destinations in southern Spain. Travelers in Cadiz enjoy the double pleasure of its impressive beaches and natural beauty, combined with a real sense of history. Compared to the more popular tourist’s destinations and larger metropolitan areas such as Madrid and Barcelona, Cadiz is also a worth-place to visit.

For your accommodation, you can always find good deals on Cadiz hotel or hostel to ensure your trip to this historic city in Southern Spain. Many hotels in Cadiz offer inexpensive accommodation for the tourists to stay. There is a wide range to select from in Cadiz hotel ( hostels ) and apartments available. Though budget hotels in Spain are certainly abundant, booking ahead in busy tourist periods is a good idea.