Cadiz Travel Forum

Hi guys, probably a bit late but i'm taking my mother-in-law to cadiz this evening, saturday 4th, and she would like to visit a nice restaurant with some kind of flamenco show incorporated..?

Any ideas?!

Many thanks,
Ben

Which months is the water warm enough to go swimming? Thanks.

I have previously stayed in Rota on Costa de La Luz and this time I am planning to stay in one of the above places - I am a big fan of the sea, beautiful beaches and nature.

After weighing up what seems to be less windy and less touristy but with a nice villagey atmosphere, I have been trying to find accommodation in Zahara but can't find any reasonably priced accommodation.

I have found the following accommodation in Zahora but I can't find much information about what Zahora is like.

http://www.villarenters.com/advert_summary.asp?ref=8161&rag=10821A&rcam=myvillarenters&sag=&sc=

Can anyone give me their thoughts please? Would prefer not too much wind, not too many people (I hear Canos de Meca is very beautiful but very busy), but would like to be able to walk to the beach and to restaurants/supermarket.

Thanks in advance
Amber

Hi
I am considering after vters tips coming to El Puerto in June with husband and son
for a few days after Seville.
However Ive seen some mixed reviews for El Puerto including one on another website saying its a dump!
They then didnt go on to say why. (Were they joking)
What do people think?

Can it be called pretty? (Im not sure about the view to Cadiz on Puntilla beach that ive seen photos of-is it very industrial?)

We are not relly lie on the beach people but our son will like to paddle and play in some sand and we want an interesting town to explore and use as a base.
Would we be better going to Conil or even san lucar de barrameda?
All opinions please!

Hi All - We are going to be married at the end of June and are finalising our accomodation in Andalucía for our visit in July.

One of the places we will visit is Cadiz, but I feel it might be nicer to stay a small boat trip away in El Puerto De Santa Maria - can anyone confirm this and possibly recommend a beautiful place to stay for a homeymooning couple for two nights in either Cadiz or Santa Maria?

Thanks!

I am flying into Jerez aiport and I am taking the bus to Cadiz. Does anyone know the name and the address/or location where the bus drops you off in Cadiz.

Hello,

Can anyone recommend an apartment in the old town of Cadiz for 2 people from 18-23 nov?
It's really confusing searching online because I keep getting cadiz the province... is it just me??

many thanks
Libby

Hello,
I've managed to get myself COMPLETELY confused (possibly reading too much in too many places)! Now I have a few details too many and wonder if anyone can sort truth from rumor for me.
I am traveling to Costa Luz next July with my husband and 3 grown children. We are not conservative or fussy travelers, enjoy new people, places and cultures. We are trying to decide whether to stay in Vejer de la Frontera or in Los Canos de Meca.
We had heard that Los Canos might be a little to much of an inebriated party town for us--nothing against but maybe not 24 hour--and clogged with crowds and traffic during summer months. Vejer looks lovely, we love street wandering, and it seems like a short enough drive to explore the coast/various beaches. THEN I read that Vejer is too hot to sleep with no a/c in summer, AND that it swarms with mosquitos at night so no windows open. Can this all be true?
We were very excited about possibility of visiting Costa Luz: lovely area by sea not yet completely populated by tourists while hosting a majority of local guests. Now we come upon dire warnings of being eaten by sand flies and buffeted by winds on coast or nibbled by mosquitos while expiring from heat up hill. The house we have become fond of in Vejer does not have a/c but says rooms are cool with thick walls.
Any advice? Heat, mossies, winds, need a/c in Vejer, fine at night without? Must be on coast to get to beach because roads stand still in summer? Vejer close enough? All info and opinions welcome!
Thank you,
Diane

My partner and I are planning an European tour in April/May, 2007, and are searching for some type of "ocean travel" from Cadiz to Rome. Any suggestions?

Thanks for sharing!

Hi there,

What is the best way of travelling form Cadiz to Santander? I'm travelling in the 3rd week of October.

KInd regards,

Bernie

We are going to Cadiz for two weeks this August and have hired a car for the duration but have no idea where we can park it cheaply and safely. Our appartment is in the old town. Any ideas?

hi
we want to go from san pedro alcantara marbella to medina sidonia and cadiz.
about cadiz where is the market and at what time it starts. i red in the book on monday the market is.
where can i park the car nearby the market. think the market is nearby the cathedral is this right?
is it free parking?
what not to miss in Cadiz. i think i want to see the cathedral.
my mum cant walk long distances but she likes markets.
thanks for the info

I expect to be in the area of Jerez de la Frontera and El Puerto de Santa Maria in October and was wondering if anyone has any tips about pensions/guesthouses in these cities. Just a place to lay my head and maybe get breakfast; nothing posh.

I've found a few in the 20 euro range (for a single), which strikes me as a super bargain as long as they're reasonably clean and not situated immediately above a noisy disco.

Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

We will be arriving in Cadiz via a cruise ship and want to go visit Sevilla during the day.

How far is the train station from the Cruise Ship docks - i.e., how long does it take to get there?

Secondly: how reliable are the RENFE trains running between Cadiz and Sevilla (Andalucia express)? We only have 10 hours in port. We can make it to Sevilla and back, but not if the trains don't run regularly or are typically delayed.

Thanks for the help!

Anyone who has tried to ferry from Cadiz to the Canary Islands?
Any experiences and recommendations are welcome.

SirRichard in a 2003 Tip stated for Comes Bus
"They have another stop in the modern part, in front of the Central Hospital."
Does this refer to the "HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO PUERTA DEL MAR, Avda. Ana de Viya, 21, 11009?
Does the bus still stop here?

Hello!

A friend of mine is looking for maps and hints for good biking and hiking possibilities around Cadiz. Do you know any map, book or internet page for
suggestions, please let me know!

Thank you very much in advance!
Christian.

Six of us will be traveling a loop to/from Madrid to Southern Spain (Cadiz, Seville, Gibraltar)for about 10 days at the end of September. Any advice about how to get there, where to stay (need 3 to 4 beds), sites to see, festivals, and weather at that time of year?

Hi,

Just wondering where the best place is to go snorkelling in the Costa de la Luz?

We are staying in Rota.

Thanks!
Amber

Good morning,
Looking for information on a place --Urbanizacion Novo Sancti Petri---
Can anyone offer advice on how to find out about it?

Looking for a 1-2 bed apartment in Cadiz old quarter to rent over Christmas period this year(06), not getting anywhere on the net, any ideas would be gratefully received?

hi, i am flying to jerez and would like to stay in cadiz. Can anybody point me in the right direction. I want somewhere central, maybe near a beach and within walking distance of some fairly lively bars/resterants. I am only there for the weekend and would like to keep busy during the day but would like to do it by foot. can anybody help

Does anyone know of any v. cool wedding venues in and around Cadiz, (town as opposed to province), Spain? We had one in mind but it's proving disastrous to arrange it through them. I live in Cadiz so, ditto, if anyone knows of any wedding planners here (!?! long shot as the mothers tend to be the planners) any contacts would be appreciated.

It'll be about 120, most people coming from the UK and is being planned for around the end of Sept - yep, this year....so need to get moving pretty sharpish....

C.

We are looking for a 2-bedroom apartment or villa for 3 people in Costa De La Luz/Cadiz from July 1 to July 11. We want to make trips to Granada, Cordoba and maybe Seville.

How many days should we spend in each city? Is there much to see in and around De La Luz/Cadiz?

hi guys

How do I get from Malaga City or Torremolinos to Cadiz? Are there direct trains and buses and if so how long do they take and cost?

Please let me know thanks!

Hello everyone!

I am currently studying Spainsh at university and in September I will be moving to Jerez for about nine months as part of my course. I am having no luck in finding any reasonably priced long-stay acomodation! Can anybody point me in the right direction where the best places to look are? I would possibly like to stay with other English or Spanish students. I would really appreciate all your help.

Thank you,

Jenny

Hello everyone!

I am currently studying Spainsh at university and in September I will be moving to Jerez for about nine months as part of my course. I am having no luck in finding any reasonably priced long-stay acomodation! Can anybody point me in the right direction where the best places to look are? I would possibly like to stay with other English or Spanish students. I would really appreciate all your help.

Thank you,

Jenny

Going to be in Spain from Feb 24-Mar 3 and want to experience carnival. I have a some questions:

1. Need help with deciding when to go. Some suggest the first weekend, while others suggest going on Feb 28th.
2. I'm staying in Marbella during my stay but am willing to get a room for the night. Do you think this option is worth it? Don't know how far Marbella is from Cadiz so driving might be dangerous or too far????
3. How much time should I allot for carnival? Start in the morning, afternoon or just come in evening?
4. Do I need a costume?
5. Other things I should plan or know in advance??

Thanks for your help!

We have now arrived in Cadiz province and need advice about finding long term accommodation in the old town of Cadiz. Can anyone give advice on finding private rentals ( apart from Cambalache newspaper )? Rental agents seem to need copies of work contracts etc, which we do not have , being self -employed / working ad hoc for various companies in UK and overseas. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment with bath and have a budget of around 450 -500 euros per month. Any advice gratefully received!

Anyone have any recommendations on where to stay in the Cadiz town centre close to everything? Are there any good hostels or cheap hotels for under 25 euros? I Want to visit in a few weeks and I cant seem to find any good hostels for Cadiz on the internet! I want to be based close to the nightlife and shops...let me know thanks!

Numaan