Archive for February, 2012

Party on Cadiz Carnival February 2012

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Spain is the realm in Europe that commemorates deeply the craziness, joyfulness, and fondness of carnivals. Cadiz accommodation in various types is expected to be fully booked when fiestas and carnivals dates are coming to celebrate, because the region of the Cadiz is the main location to go for the biggest parties to experience in the country.

The carnival is always celebrated in the month of February. It’s time to party with thousands of people this year starting 16th of this month. Being the well-known mainland of the country, Cadiz is the Spain’s foremost carnival site. Different parts of the country make merry throughout the entire week of this big event. That is why cities celebrating the carnival keep the acknowledgment for at least 10 days.

They said that the carnival event in Cadiz was copied from Venice, another magnificent city in Europe with which lively merriment as carnival had much trade. The dedication to enjoy everybody therefore deserve to last more than a weekend of parties, the liveliness and dazzling amusement is all over the mainland of Spain, Cadiz.

Tourists are attracted to celebrate with the Spanish people because the level of enjoyment is unforgettable. To the fact that several groups and association together with the city hall spend the whole year for the preparation of the next carnival.

What to observe during the weeklong carnival celebration?

Locals and tourists get together to have the best socializing, make friends with other people whilst having fun. In Cadiz Spain hotels when the location is right within the area where carnival parade is to show off, would be convenient to witness the amusing creative costumes of those who join the parade throughout the ancient streets of Cadiz and the satirical song groups that’s too pleasing.

The carnival of Cadiz is also renowned as ‘Mardi Gras’ within the region of Cadiz most Andalucian towns step to some kind of unique parade, in which there is usually a contest for “Carnival Queen” and festivity with:

  • Comparsas – are called to the most serious singers who are recognized for their classic musical talents at the festival.
  • Chirigotas – are the groups of humorous performers that carry out satirical pieces that put politics to current events in the picture.
  • Quartets – usually have to stick to the customary four, but when carnival time is on they break the rules! And they are usually accompanied by kazoo and the thumping of sticks.
  • Choirs – these are the groups who perform seriously but funny at times. They entertain people go with stringed instruments in the streets.
  • Romanceros – another group in solo acts to entertain locals and visitors as they roam around the streets.

Tavira Tower one of Cadiz Main Attractions

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The utmost emplacement of the oldest city of Spain is Cadiz, known to be one of the grand vacation destinations all over Europe. Turismo Cadiz (Cadiz tourism in English) is famous for many years because of its attractions that play a big part in Spanish history. Loads of earth-shattering occurrences and incidents are to experience in Cadiz.

Explore Cadiz and visit its must-see sites to enjoy sightseeing and outdoor activities. The following attraction in Cadiz includes mainly the:

Tavira tower is the best ancient building dates back in 18th century. This tower was named initially to the first watchman D. Antonio Tavira. Since the region of Cadiz is renowned on its towers, Tavira is the oldest that standstill as the tallest. The building is about 45m above sea level and the designated watchtower in the town.

This is one of Cadiz most magnificent. Going up on top of 126 watchtowers is best to over view the panorama while seeing the old part of this oldest town. Because of its extreme look out, it is now become a Camera Obscura.

What is Camera Obscura?

This is an interesting device that consists of white concave screen that can be found in the center of a very dark room letting you gaze the happenings at the very moment through optical effect outside the tower. The camera lenses are large reach focal distance that result an amazing effect; far objects seem to be near.

The Camera Obscura effects can be moved forward and backward, up and down to visualize different images afar. Amazingly, you can see the above horizon at a distance, and examine details below.

Tavira Tower History

The tower of Tavira is witness to the progress which the town of Cadiz had experienced in the past 18th century. This certain tower, at this time, is the official watchtower of the town based on its location which is perfectly situated in the town’s center area, and due to the fact that this is the highest tower.

Using a telescope, it was Don Antonio Tavira who was the first watchman captured to observe the ships coming from America that’s full of shipments with goods. In today’s generation, the Camera Obscura in the Tavira Tower has become a very popular attraction in Cadiz that enables visitors to see the development of the City in the 21st century.

From your Cadiz hostels or hotels alike, set out from your accommodation and feel free to experience the Camera Obscura in the highest pint of the tower!