Enjoy Nature In Cadiz

Enjoy Nature In Cadiz

When we talk about Andalusia, we’re talking about a region where gastronomy plays a crucial role, both for its quality and for its abundance. However, this region of Southern Spain, also has large areas of protected nature and historical heritage, and it’s here where Cádiz has much to offer. The city of Cádiz doesn’t have an airport, however neighbouring cities do, such as Jerez (30 minutes away) and Seville (about 1 hour away).

Cádiz is a city and region of Andalusia, located very close to the Strait of Gibraltar, between the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, possessing a unique location and characteristics. In 2019, The New York Times included this city in its list of “Places to Go” as it is one of the oldest cities in Europe and has a historic centre more similar to Havana than Madrid. The city is encased in a small peninsula in a bay, being its Cathedral, the Tavira Tower and the Castle of Santa Catalina the most notable elements of its skyline and receiving the name of "the silver cup".
The centre of Cádiz is made up of narrow streets and small buildings, most converted into small boutique hotels. There are only two exceptions: Parador de Cádiz, with 124 rooms and 9 meeting rooms (a maximum of 120 people in the same room); and Senator Cádiz SPA Hotel, with a maximum capacity of 50 people in the same room.

From this city, you can make very interesting tours in pristine nature. The top on our list is visiting Doñana National Park in small jeeps, one of the most important biosphere reserves in Europe. You’ll be able to admire its natural beauty and animals in their natural habitat, especially the migratory birds between Europe and Africa.

Another picturesque corner of this region is the British colony of Gibraltar. After passing through the only access road to the territory (which sometimes has to be closed for the planes to land or take off, since the airport runway crosses it) you’ll find a town in the purest English style and dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. Here, groups use original minibuses to visit the mountain highlights, which includes viewpoints that take your breath away, as well as, being face-to-face with monkeys that move freely in the city.

One of the excursions we highly recommend is a visit to the White Villages, one of the most typical postcards of the interior of the province of Cádiz. Villages such as Vejer de la Frontera, Setenil de las Bodegas or Grazalema are a pleasant surprise.

Last but not least the town of Jerez de la Frontera, where the famous Sherry Wine is produced in wineries such as, Barbadillo or Tío Pepe, where wine tastings and event lunches can be organized.