Cadiz

Cádiz is not only the oldest city in the Western Europe, but it is also the most southern city. It is situated on the Bay of Cádiz and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. It is united to the rest of the Peninsula by a narrow isthmus. Cádiz is one of the eight provinces that form the Region of Andalucía. The coasts of the province of Cádiz run along 260 km. and have countless beaches of fine, white sand. Its climate is mild. The average temperature is 17.6ºC.

Cádiz is a city with a long history. It was founded by the Phoenicians in the year 1.100 B.C., it was occupied by Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths and Muslims and it was an important port for the discovery of America.

Nowadays, Cádiz is a city with a University flair and its people are welcoming and friendly. The old city, considered to be a historic monument, is partially surrounded by walls. Its most important monuments are the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Cruz, the Castles of Santa Catalina and San Sebastián and the Puertas de Tierra (the old gate of the city).

The city has many beaches: La Caleta beach, in the old part, and La Victoria, Santa María del Mar and Cortadura beaches in the new part of the city. Cádiz also has important sport facilities and cultural festivals (Carnival, Semana Santa).

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