This beautiful square is one of the welcome sights for people coming into Old Town Cadiz…read more The old Plaza Mayor of the city, also known as La Corredera, was found outside the walls, as was common in medieval cities, and near one of the access gates, in this case to the original Puerta del Mar, today Arco de la Pópulo. The irregular layout of this square is conditioned, since in the past it coincided with one of the mouths of the ancient sea, which crossed the current island of Cádiz. In the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, several buildings of interest stand out, such as the Municipality, the church of San Juan de Dios and the Casa de los Pazos Miranda. We loved seeing the activity in here, kids running around and playing, people strolling, just a nice cute cozy place in Cadiz.

The is a beautiful plaza and very easy to find coming from the cruise port as it is the first thing…read moreyou see on your way into the city. It is a very vibrant area with a lot of activities going on. There are tents with merchants selling local made products at reasonable prices. We worth a stop to check them out.

Great little market place with lots of booths for food, drinks and stuff. Looked like a wonderful…read moreplace that locals go to enjoy spending time with friends and family. You can get a great sampling of all kinds of different foods and especially Tapas. You can take you food and drinks to the tables that are in the middle of the area. Great fun. Do not miss this one.

It was by luck that I was on vacations in cadiz in August and I crossed this beautiful Andalucian…read moretraditional market in August this year. Every year for 3 days this market is put up in the old city where different craftsmen display their produce. From herbal soaps to 21 different types of spanish empanadillaa, tea varities and spices from morocco, potters making the famous andalucian pottery on spot are few to say. It is organised by Institución Ferial de Cádiz (Ifeca) every year for 3 days in August to promote local craftsmen business. One can find all the typical spanish food delicacies served here at a reasonable price. This year it was held on 17,18,19 August 2012 in the neighbourhood of El Pópulo. The dates may vary every year depending on the weekend.

Aka "Puente de La Pepa." This bridge leads you into the old town portion of Cadiz…read more No traffic, before, on, or after our crossing. Nice! Beautiful geometry, looks like two sails, which is a great nod to this nautical city. The ultramodern look of the bridge was also a cool contrast to the ancient look of the old town of Cadiz. Upon landing/entering the old town, there is a big Corte Ingles to welcome you. There were tolls along the highway getting there, but no tolls for the bridge, itself!

This is a great place to visit and hang out at. The parking garage is only 2 euros on weekends and…read moreholidays. The carousel is fun for the children. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and shopping!