Cadiz is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is located in southern Spain, and is the main home port for the Spanish Navy. The city has attractive vistas and well conserved historical landmarks. It has a number of cathedrals in different architectural styles. A number of eye-catching plazas are spread all over the city. A tourist can have look at some of the well-known plazas, like Plaza de Mina, Plaza San Antonio, Plaza de San Francisco and San Francisco Church and Convent, Plaza de Candelaria, etc.

Plaza de Mina

It is the most fine-looking Cadiz plaza. It is named after the Independence war hero, General Francisco Espoz y Mina. A number of statues are present inside the plaza. The museum of Cadiz is located in this plaza. The museum houses, some of the rare artifacts, right from 3000 year history of Cadiz. It also houses, works done by well-known artist Peter Paul Rubens.

Plaza de San Francisco and San Francisco Church and Convent

This plaza is very adjacent to the Plaza de Mina. The San Francisco church and convent is present in this plaza.

Donana National park

The famous Donana National park is located near Cadiz. UNESCO has declared the national park as a world heritage site. A variety of ecosystems prevails in the park.The parks is the home for thousands of African and European migratory birds, Spanish red deer, fallow deer, European badger, wild boar, Egyptian mongoose and some of the endangered species like Iberian Lynx and Spanish Imperial Eagle.

Some of the other tourist spots are Taveria tower, Admiral House, Roman theatre.

Accomodation

Hotel Regio

Avenida Ana De Viya 11, 11009 Cádiz

tel. +34 956 279 331