Cádiz Guide
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All that don´t know the city or like it to know better, can get a small overview about Cádiz.
This article was released in the Liquid Magazine (#10) in 2005 with the following content: Contents:
CÁDIZ"La tacita de plata" and it´s history With more than 3000 years, the "Tacita de Plata", situated on half island half peninsula, is considered to be the oldest city in the western world. It was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of "Gadir" (enclosure). Subsequent cultures (Greek, Romans, Goths and Arabs) settled down in this living and commercial port and city, attracted by the privileged geographical localization.
Once you pass the big "astilleros" and skyscrapers in the modern city, the Puerta Tierra, the resored part of the old citywall, leads into the pictoresque center of the ancient city.
Cádiz offers an impressive number of historical monuments, places and streets, also with impressionating historical facts. The monument in Plaza España for example commerorates of the first liberal constitution signed here in 1812. In the Big Cathedral, wich unites architectual styles from 3 epochs, lay the remains of the famous composer with origin from Cádiz, Manuel de Falla. The Gran Teatro de Falla is named after him.
A particulary is the Torre Tavira (C/Marquess of Real Treasure, 10), one of the once 160 and now remaining observation towers on the highest point of the city, wich gives a fascinating live-panorama with its unique "Camara Oscura". Within 15 minutes one gets introduced to the most famous and important buildings, places and streets without even having to make a step by foot. Schedule of opening: 10.00 - 20.00h Tel: 956 212 910 or www.torretavira.com
A walk worth are also the Iglesia del Carmen next to the Baluarte de la Candelaria, head south to the Parque de Genoves, with an impressionating botanic garden, to the cities beach La Caleta with the most amazing Sunsets on the Costa de Luz, between the two Castillos San Sebastian and Santa Catalina.
TOURIST INFORMATIONYou can gather free of charge Citymaps, information and magazines with daily and present program in the touristic offices in the Calle Nueva and near the Plaza San Juan de Dios where as well the famous cityhall can be visited. Tips on exhibitions, concerts, theatre and more you will find in the ?Agenda de Ocio? , ?Qué pasa aqui?? or the new free magazine ?Metro?. Oficina municipal de turismo Plaza San Juan de Dios 11 (Im Kiosko) Oficina de turismo de la junta de Andalucía C/ Calderon de la Barca 1
VINE AND FOODYou´ll find delicious food everywhere! Especially, if you are not into fast food. In the early afternoon you may want to try one of the many excellent Tapas in the Barrio La Viña, or on the Plaza de Mina. Cumbres Mayores, c/ Zorilla towers above the rest, with its absolutely magnificent selection. Usually you?ll be able to enjoy a good quality Tapas until 16h00.
The siesta is preferably spent at La Caleta, to sunbathe on the 4 km long sandy beach of Playa Victoria, or check out the guys and girls surfing at Playa Santa Maria.
The very hungry ones may want to glance at the menus of our selection of restaurants.
El Aljibe
C/ Plocia 25, Tel 956 266 656
Gotinga, Plaza Mentidero 15, Monday to Saturday 13-1h, International Kitchen!
La farandula:C/ Chile esquina Sacramento, Open all the day, good for Tapas, food or drinks. With a big selection of teas
Asia de CubaC/ Ceballos 18 , Sunday to Thursday: 8 ? 24h, Friday and Saturday: 17 ? 4h, Closed on wednesday? coffee and tea, vegetarian food, crepes, longdrinks
Club CaletaAt the Caleta Beach, Very good choice for fried fish and with an amazing view on the ocean!
NachtlebenThere are many, friendly Bars und Cafés for those who want to engage in some entertaining small talk drinking a Caña, or recover from the strenuous day with a tasty tea.
Café de levante
C/ rosario35, Todo los jueves actuaciones en directo! Café Teatro Pay-Pay
C/ Silencio 1, Tlf: 956 25 25 43, De martes a sábado desde las 21:30h a madrugada, Jueves: noche de cuentos, Viernes: musica en directo, Ver programación Yambalaya
C/ Sagasta 3, Cafeteria, teteria y copas La Moreria chillout & tea
C/ San Pedro 5, Domingo a jueves 16- 24h, Viernes y sabado 16 ? 3h, Ambiente muy tranquilo y relajado en estilo marroqui In order to prepare for the long, loud night ahead there is a quantity of friendly Pubs and Clubs.
Flamenco bar
Paseo maritimo, buena genta, sitio estupendo Cambalache
C/ José del Toro, Todos los jueves jazzsession!!, Bar con bien ambiente.......... A.C. La Canela
C/ Marques de Comillas s/n, Martes a domingo a partir de 16.00h, Música, cine, internet, exposiciónes, conciertos, jam sessions etc. Woodstock bar
Paseo Maritimo 11, Tlf: 956 26 57 74, Con una gran variedad de cervezas internacionales y una vista esplendido!!! O´Connell Irish Pub
Plaza San Francisco, Domingo a jueves 15 - 2h , viernes y sabado 15 - 4h If you prefer the Vida Cultural, then you should inform yourself about the current program of e.g. Las Peñas de Flamenco, the Gran Teatro Falla, or the Central Lechera. You may sometimes enjoy intimate, free concerts in the Bars La Canela, Pay-Pay Theatre, Medussa and Cambalache.
La Peña Flamenca
La Perla de Cádiz, C/ Carlos Ollero s/n, Tel: 956 25 91 01 Gran Teatro Falla
Plaza Falla, Tel: 956 22 08 34 Central Lechera
Plaza Argüelles s/n, Tlf: 956 22 06 28 As well you can watch selected movies at the ?students hour? of every Thursday in Multicines, Plaza Topete (19.30h/22.00h/0.30h) 1,50E students; 3, -E ordinary.
Here no party will get going before midnight. If you walk the narrow alleys of the city centre in search of the source of the loud noises, you may either stumble across the Botellón at the Plaza San Francisco, or the talkative Gaditanos around the Plaza de Mina. Or you may lose your way in one of the well-known bars. However, in summer everyone congregates at the packed and pulsating Chiringitos der Playa Victoria.
From 3 o?clock in the morning the clubs and discos will run full, because that?s when the dancing gets going.
Barabass
C/ Munos Arenillas 4-6 - todos los días de 17h a madrugada ? funky house and musica latina con discjockeys, special: curso de salsa gratis al martes Bar TRIBAL
c/Canovas del Castillo Lässige Bar mit lustigem Dancefloor, abierto al fin de las semanas, electronica, house, drum&bass, ???.. Diwán Lounge Club C/ Enrique de las Marinas,1 - miercoles a partir de las 22?30h DJ Jam Session - jueves a partir de las 22?30h arte multimedia - viernes a domingo jazz, funk, trip hop, ethnic, d&b, electro, 80?s
Medussa
C/ Beato Diego 10 - abierto a partir de las 22h - conciertos , exposiciones, teatro - Martes y viernes - garaje psicodelic dance - Miércoles - Rock Funk Rail Road y Cerveza para 1 ? - Sábado Musiquita grasienta, Acid & latin jazz, salsa, funky, hip hop, rock, garaje, nonCommercial, Nahu
C/ Beato Diego - abierto todo los días - musica funky, house, musica africana, chill-out tardes, fiestas erasmus, copas Umec Club
C/ Enrique de las marinas - martes a domingo de 22h a madrugada - dance & chill out - Funky, hip, house, 80?s At 5:30 in the morning the first bus leaves again from the Plaza de España for 85 cent per Billete Ordinario. There is also a taxi rank at the Plaza de España. The ride with a friendly taxi-driver will set you back less than 5 Euro.
Should you lose your way in the narrow streets you?ll always find people willing to help you ? even in the early hours of the morning. Unfortunately, many still think it?s fine to use the streets as WC?s. So, you?d be well-advised to press your nostrils shut when approaching a pavement.
Estación de trenTel:956 254 301
Estacion de autobuses ComesPlaza de la Hispanidad, tel: 956 21 17 63, 956 22 46 00
Los AmarillosAvda. Ramon de Carranza 31, Tel: 956 28 58 52
DORMIRThere are no camping sites in Cadiz. However, there are many places to overnight at ? from cheap hostels to 5 star hotels, such as the Playa Victoria, or Tryp La Caleta. When it?s carnival time, or over Semana Santa (Easter) the prices are usually a bit higher.
Cheap, but nice hotels include, for instance:
Casa Caracol
C/ Suárez de Salayas 4, Tel: 956 26 11 66,
Hostal San Francisco
C/ San Francisco 12, Tel: 956 28 18 42
Hostal Bahia
Plocia 5, Tel: 956 25 90 61
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