A great place to see the entire town of Cadiz from high above. The entry fee for just going up to…read morethe tower and sightsee was 5 euros. There are steep stairs to climb to get to the top, but the view was amazing...we could see the ocean, the parks, the castles, the old town, the port, and much more. There is a small history museum about 60% up as you come from the ticket lobby. This attraction also had a "camara oscura" but we did not do that.

Great view from the top. No elevator, so you must take steps all the way. Near the top, there is a…read moreroom with a big white "wok" bowl, and the city is projected into this bowl. There is a camera (lens) on top of the tower, and the person in the room (with the bowl) only allows a few guests at a time, and she takes you on a tour of the city. She did ours in English, and I could understand most of what she was saying. Once she was finished, she turned the lights back on, and we went to the top of the tower.

Ordered fried fish, got a plate with four different fish, charged for all four, cost over 40,00…read moreEros. Not worth the price

I am a well traveled and well cultured person and I believe this place deserves 5/5 because we…read morereceived excellent food, service, and wine. Also the atmosphere is excellent it is a very relaxed but friendly environment. Great place to eat.

I've not been to a Hammam spa before so not really sure what to expect and nothing to compare it…read moreto! The establishment was clean and bright and we were presented with large fluffy towels on arriving. The changing rooms were clean with plenty of space for all. Lockers are provided and whilst you need €1 to use them, this is returned when you reopen the locker. English wasn't a strong language but we were shown what we needed to do on a written sheet. I think it would have been useful to have this sheet with us as we were only able to quickly read and return. By the time we got downstairs, we were trying to remember what we needed to do! What you don't do is have your shower and then take the towel into the pool area! This should be left in the changing room....! Luckily we had someone with us who was very familiar with the order of process, warm pool, hot pool cold pool then back to hot, cold, repeat. There was a also a sauna and dry heat room to relax in along with an area where you could sit and relax although, we found out hard way that you should not really use this area for talking shhhh!!!! It looked like there was also the option to have massages which I assume you either do when booking or arriving. Back in the changing room, the showers do have soap dispensers if you didn't bring your own shower gel, along with powerful hairdryers which can sometimes be a bit hit and miss in changing rooms. All relaxed we left the establishment. We noted that next door there was a tea room which could be a perfect area to sit and have chat after relaxing with out ...sshhh!!!! :)

The Rota Feria de Primavera (Spring Fair) just ended. Usually held first May weekend and often…read morecoincides with MotoGP races in nearby Jerez de la Frontera. Unlike huge Jerez or Sevilla Ferias, Rota reflects the smaller town flavor that attracts so many people from neighboring cities and towns. Casetas line the streets offering visitors a view within of tables of people eating, others dancing sevillanas and just having a good time. Amusement rides and other attractions abound in a different part of the feria to offer something for every and anyone. I have noticed this year there is NO private caseta, meaning unlike bigger city ferias which have many casetas are private and only admit members of a club, society or a company, anyone can enter the Rota Feria casetas to eat, drink and dance, and I strongly recommend all visitors to do! Not a USA-state fair, but a traditional Andalucia event which is celebrated all over Andalucia during the summer months, starting in April/May till October. These ferias do NOT close at midnight every night but stay open ALL NIGHT and you'll probably see people walking home, or at least trying to walk... from the feria at 6, 7 or even 8 in the next morning!! Typically surprising many americans, are the high number of teens and/or younger kids with their friends of the same age at the feria past midnight till the wee-hours before the sun comes up; yet another culture shock! ;) Food: At the casetas you can order anything on the menu which usually includes a lot of seafood, though many other items are available. Drinks are usually wines and sodas. There are many other non-caseta eateries throughout the feria making available to all who visit anything from jamon serrano, potato chips cut and fried right before your eyes, churros depending on what time of day it is (usually sold before noon), hamburgers for those who really need to have a burger instead of great local spanish foods, and more. Spanish families and friends typically come out to eat at lunch (remember you're in Andalucia and lunch is usually at about 2-3pm) and may stay for the rest of the day. Bring small bills. Dress: I recommend visitors who haven't been to a Feria before to wear a collared shirt, and women to wear a nice dress unless you're wearing a flamenco dress ;) It'll be hot so be sure to bring a bottle of water, also available from the many casetas and other stands too. Don't forget a small hand fan to keep the heat off your beautifully dressed up partner. The streets are usually washed down several times a day (as in all ferias) so don't worry - it's just to keep the clay ground dust down. Wear a hat if able to, depending on how you're dressed, to keep the sun off your head. Day-time activities: The are contests for horse-drawn carriages and horse-riders held at the stables & grounds just past the feria area and across the street. Just follow your nose ;) Usually during the day at about noon till about 6 to 7 in the late afternoon (remember that in Spain, it's not considered night till the sol disappears!!), are the horse carriages at the feria. You can ride the carriages around the feria - many are great carriages and very old. Watch where you step. Once the carriages are off the streets, street-cleaners come to clean away any horse mess that dropped on the street. How to get there: Rota blue buses that run through town will drop you off at the Feria main entrance. Fare this year was 1,80€. Lines B and A were the bus lines making the feria runs. You can also drive there and walk of course. It's just past the Hotel Playa de la Luz BUT only buses and taxis are allowed the last mile or so on the coastal avenida; if coming by car you must drive/detour to Avenida de los Principles de España in order to reach the many parking areas by car and pay the uniformed attendants at each parking site. Where to catch the buses: at the silver sculptures of the hands in front of the electrical appliances store, or downtown just acrss the street from the gas station. Feria buses are marked in front and at the main doors. Drivers make change but bring small bills; exact change is always best. Photo OPS: Bring your camera to record the great times you'll have at the feria! Remember that usually the sol will be high, hot and HOTTER. Use a low ISO to keep your picture image grain low, and don't forget - if you're inside a caseta - to ask others who are dancing sevillanas, if it's okay to snap them while dancing. It's the nice thing to do in this too virtual impersonal world we now live in. Bring a cleaning cloth to clean your lens in case dust or wine gets on your lens glass (I'm serious!!!). Above all: Have a fabulous time at the Rota Feria anytime and everyti

Came here for a two week work trip. Hotel tried to get you to buy into the dinner buffet at 17…read moreeuros upfront or 25 if you pay at door. Drinks are NOT included. The resort is mediocre at best. Buses full of golfers show up for 1-2 days and are generally rude. The buffet is on a 2-3 day rotation of what they serve the chef is good. Hotel maid was in my room cleaning at 8 AM on a Saturday after a night of drinking I didn't hear her knock until she was half way done cleaning she realized I was in bed still. This is after they took my do not disturb sign and other coworkers. I thought maybe it was a one off until the following week the maid knocks and doesn't give you time to answer and barges into your room. The spa has a 90 minute circuit but the hot tub is not hot. After few days of saying something I was told it was fixed and was still upset by the lie. Hotel room has no heat / ac change it's based off the season so if it's "off season" and happens to be 75 degrees that day it's going to be 80 in the room. When we come for future trips we will take our business elsewhere.

If you want a peaceful stay near Rota or Chipiona come stay here! Awesome amenities! Buffet, 2…read morelarge pools, Bar, Day spa, a outdoor jacuzzi (if you stay in the suite) and golfing! What more do you want!!!!

We took our tour bus for about 23 minutes from our cruise ship docked at the port of Cadiz to the…read moreBodegas Gonzalez Byass winery. As you can see from my many pics and videos we toured lots of large, medium and small barrels of wine stored in different locations including above and below ground. Then we had a sit down wine tasting of port and sherry wines. I felt the port and sherry wines were too sweet for me, but might be nice after dinner as a dessert wine. I prefer dry wines like a good Chiati. After our wine tasting we shopped in their retail store to purchase some wine and souvenirs. Our tour bus took us back to our cruise ship at the port of Cadiz. More to come regarding our next port of call in Lisbon, Portugal.

Hour & 1/2 long tour that includes short train ride around property and walking from bldg to bldg…read more it is neat to see the unique process of making Sherry in the climate. 12.50 euro included tour and two samples. They should have done a better job explaining samples. Tapas are cheese, nuts, and slice of meat for extra price. Not worth it. There is a gift shop where wine to purchase is reasonably priced. I would recommend this tour but haven't done others in the area for comparison.

A true GoT fan will recognize what this place is immediately when touring the gardens. My friends…read moreand I visited here the day before our friend's wedding just outside the city. She did her pre-wedding photos around here and other nearby iconic structures. We were all impressed by the moroccan influences that make up this garden and Real Alcazar. It certainly looks like what I imagined the water gardens of Dorne would have looked like for the characters in GoT. Having just returned from Marrakech and Casablanca before visiting we really got the sense that the architects and planners of this place embraced the Moroccan culture and truly captured that timeless ambiance for all of us to experience.

Very beautiful & well maintained. We got lost - very easy to do since it is enormous. Best to see…read moreduring the morning - since it has little shade to offer.

La Giralda is the most iconic landmark in the historic center of Seville. It is part of the…read morecathedral and it was started during the Moorish times. The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral. It was built as the minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville in al-Andalus, during the reign of the Almohad dynasty, with a Renaissance-style belfry added by the Catholics after the expulsion of the Muslims from the area. The Cathedral, including the Giralda, was registered in 1987 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Alcázar and the General Archive of the Indies. It remains one of the most important symbols of the city, as it has been since the Middle Ages. The tower is one of the most famous monuments of Moorish architecture in Spain and one of the most refined examples of Almohad architecture. There's a weather vane all the way on the top that moves only with very heavy winds....LOL.... Beautiful at night...all lit up....

This bell tower is a city landmark, part of the Seville Cathedral, and some of the old mosque…read moreremains is part of this bell tower. Highly recommend climbing to the top to get the most amazing 360 view of Seville. They don't have stairs - instead it's a paved incline that have 35 ramps and then a few stairs at the top ... each floor is marked so you can see your progress. It's not an easy climb - the windows along the way is a great place to catch your breath :) I read that the ramps were built to allow the Sultan to ascend mounted on horseback to see the beautiful view. Your entrance fee to the Seville Cathedral includes the bell tower. Oh, and be warned when the bell towers ring, they are super loud - like I thought I might have gone deaf, lol. I visited during the winter so it was cool inside but during the summer, I heard it gets hot & stuffy ... one of the reviews recommended visiting first thing in the morning.

Visiting the Rick was an amazing experience. The views are breath taking. The tours include so much…read moremore than just the rock. The glass bottom view point was very cool. The St.Micheals caves are beautiful! The monkeys weren't as scary has I thought they might be. The WW2 tunnels were extensive and very cool to experience. I highly recommend a day in Gibraltar if you have the opportunity. Our guide was great and I highly recommend him as well.

The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean…read moreSea and separates Europe from Africa. The two continents are separated by 7.7 nautical miles at its narrowest point. Ferries cross between the two continents every day in as little as 35 minutes. This was my first and second time to cruise through the Strait of Gibraltar to go to either Cadiz, Spain and back from Tangier, Morocco to Barcelona. See my pics from Tangier, Morocco, where I took some pics of the point from Tangier, Morocco. Also see some pics and videos from my tour of Tangier. I could not review Tangier on Yelp because Yelp does not include Tangier or Morocco on Yelp for my review. More to come regarding my overall Celebrity, Equinox Mediterranean cruise from beginning to end.

Castillo de San Jorge is a small museum tucked underneath the Triana Market- and it sits on the…read moresite of the first headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition. What's most amazing about the museum is the excavated ruins which show the ordinary places where horrible violence took place - kitchens, stables, small cells, and so on. And the fairly simple placards do a good job bringing to life the ruins, so you really can picture what was housed in the various spaces you pass through. Sometimes I wished for more historical context, and I thought the short film about the Inquisition (available in Spanish and English) wasn't the best at providing factual information. But this is worth seeing if you're crossing Puente Isabel.