A whizz round Cadiz


Cadiz is Europe’s oldest city. Built by the Carthaginians it is a natural port, providing excellent access to north Africa and access to inland Spain through the Guadalquivir river.

Its charm is derived from being both a port and ancient. This means it’s not at all fancy and has the most wonderful narrow streets. It has also been duffed up by the British quite a bit too. The old port is guarded by a castle, but that didn’t stop both the Earl of Essex and Francis Drake from popping by and firing off a fair few cannon rounds into the town.

The port was the receiving point (along with Seville up river) for the immense wealth that came into Spain from the America’s.
Somehow Steve and I roused ourselves in good time and were taking to the streets by 9.00 – paseo-ing (walking to you and I) we saw several fabulous dragon trees, ate choros (deep fried yummy dough) and climbed to the top of one of Cadiz’s 160 plus watch towers. These were built by merchants wanting to know what ship’s were sailing into port. This one had a camera obscura and a very attractive guide …………..

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  1. Kwis4 November 2009 at 01:08

    Hi Andy, I've been enjoying following your blog. Keep the posts coming! Hope you can keep in touch with M during your travels.

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  2. Unknown4 November 2009 at 16:54

    Are you coping with the hot weather!
    Meg and karen

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