A day plan on foot
Cádiz: the old seafront city
- From and to
- 10:00 to 20:30
- Duration
- Full day, ~8 hours
- Distance
- 6 km
- Steps
- 10
A day in the oldest city of the West: Torre Tavira and its dark room, the Mercado Central, the cathedral from outside and the seafront, and Playa de La Caleta and the two castles at sunset. A flat, easy city for families. ~8 hours.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Central Market (Mercado Central de Abastos)
- Finish
- La Caleta beach (Playa de La Caleta)
The east wind (levante) can be very strong in summer. The market is closed on Sundays.
- 10:00
Visit
Mercado Central de Abastos de Cádiz
The lively fish and fruit market in Plaza de la Libertad. 30 minutes (mornings only, closed Sunday).
- 10:40
Visit
Torre Tavira
The highest watchtower in the city, with its “dark room”, which shows Cádiz live in mirrors. 45 minutes; daily 10:00–18:00, shows every half hour.
- 11:40
Walk
Cathedral (from outside) and the fishermen’s quarter
Catedral de Cádiz
The golden dome, the cathedral square, then the Pópulo quarter and the old arch. 45 minutes.
- 12:30
Walk
Campo del Sur seafront
Campo del Sur
A walk along the ocean in colours that recall Havana. 30 minutes.
- 13:15
Meal
Gate of Paradise (Puerta del Edén)
Puerta del Edén
An Arab lunch, halal and suitable for families, at C. Posadilla. An hour and a quarter. Seafood alternative: El Faro de Cádiz.
- 14:45
Rest
Parque Genovés
Parque Genovés
A shady garden with clipped trees and a small waterfall for children. 45 minutes.
- 16:00
Prayer
Mezquita Al-Huda (Cádiz)
The city’s prayer room — check the address and times; for Friday prayer.
- 17:00
Visit
Castillo de Santa Catalina
Castillo de Santa Catalina
A star-shaped castle from the 17th century on the ocean; entry is free. 40 minutes.
- 18:00
Walk
Playa de La Caleta
The small beach between the two castles, the best place to watch the sunset in Cádiz.
- 20:30
Meal
El Balandro
El Balandro
A family seafood dinner on Alameda Apodaca, overlooking the bay. An hour and a half.