Cruise Holidays To Cadiz

Overview

Founded by the Phoenicians 3,000years ago, Cádiz was where Spanish conquistadores departed the Old World in search of the New. The Western world's oldest continuously inhabited city was once the wealthiest port in Europe as a result of the quest for New World treasure.

Ships dock within walking distance of the modern city which is divided from the old city by the Puertas de Tierra. The old districts of El Pópulo and Santa Maria, adorned with narrow streets and ancient stone walls, are in sharp contrast to the bustling commercial area. See the 18th century Baroque Cathedral; the Plaza España; the Santa Catalina Fortress; San Felipe Neri Oratory; and Torre Tavira watchtower.

Excursions offer a day-long treat in Seville where the 15th century cathedral is the third largest in Europe. There's the chance to marvel at the Gothic interior, Moorish Alcazar, and the 322-foot La Giralda tower - all that remains of a mosque that once stood on the site. Other tours visit the famous sherry-producing bodegas at Jerez de la Frontera; Casa de Pilatos; Reales Alcazares; and the historic national monument of the whitewashed Andalucian village of Arcos de la Frontera.