Cadiz
// April 20th, 2008 // Spain, Transatlantic Nov'07
Next after Malaga is the charming, picturesque town of Cadiz. It’s compact layout is perfect for wandering. As one of Europe’s oldest cities dating back to approximately 1100BC it’s a true melting pot of styles, including Moorish influences from the 1100-1200s which can be seen in the many tiled entryways.
The city offers wonderful cafes and numerous shopping streets including their own version of the Ramblas with the Catedral de Cadiz at one end. The Cathedral features an impressive collection of treasures.
For those with a little more time, and the will to rent a car, the villages surrounding Cadiz are some of the most picturesque in Spain famous for their whitewashed buildings. Seville is approximately 2:30 by train.
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