I stayed at Casa Caracol this past Spring as a last stop in Andalucia after taking the train to…read moreMadrid and leaving Spain. This was a great last stop. The hostel is very friendly and intimate. Other hostels I've stayed at can feel more like hotels, but this resembles a bed and breakfast. The common room is used by many guests, as is the kitchen, creating a sense of community. The beds were comfortable, bathroom was clean, and the location was great. A short walk from the train station, shaded by buildings around it, and close to the city hall square. I would stay again if I came back!

Cadiz amazing. Casa Caracol the bomb…read more Incredibly nice people: guests and staff. The rooftop is amazing and it's pretty cool that they generate their own solar-energy. We loved this place and even after a few days we felt like part of the furniture. Place really reminded me of the way chilled but friendly beach hostels were in Australia in the early 2000's.

OK, so it's only a 1 star hostel, but it has everything you need. It's clean, quiet and private. My…read moreroom had a comfortable bed, a tv and a private bathroom with a tub. Free Internet access! The place is quiet, the neighborhood is nice. I found the owner, Maria, and her family to be very helpful. I don't speak Spanish. They don't speak English. We made small talk. When I had something important to say, I translated it on my laptop.( Maybe you have a translator on your phone.) I got immediate action. Puerto de Santa Maria is a nice town. This is where Columbus had his ship built, the Santa Maria (of the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria fame) Historic town, nice shops, great beach. Certainly worth your time. There is a grocery store just down the block from the hostel. Easy to get food. The town has affordable clothing, shoes, and is just a nice Spanish town. I enjoyed Maria and her family. I am planning to visit again this summer.