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Cádiz,
the city from where Christopher Columbus sailed west. The principal
seaport of Andalusia, southwestern Spain, it is situated on a long
narrow peninsula extending into the Gulf of Cádiz with a 6- to
7-mile circumference; the city has only one land exit. Cádiz
was founded by Phoenician merchants from Tyre as early as 1100 BC.
The city is now primarily a commercial port, exporting wine
(principally sherry from Jerez de la Frontera), salt, olives, figs,
corks, and salted fish. |
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Cádiz
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Cadiz
was a lovely city. Victoria who had had some engine problems turned
up about 10.30am so must have resolved whatever the problem was.
We
took an open top double decker bus tour round the city in the am. It
was overcast and a bit chilly but bearable. Lunch on the ship. The
children wanted to stay aboard, so Dave stayed with them while Carol
& Adrian set off to walk to the botanical gardens and I walked
the 'red line' historical city tour. I just got near to the end when
the downpour started. So I saw the inside of a bus shelter for 20
mins, then made it to the town hall for another 20 mins before
rushing back to the ship fairly damp! Carol & Adrian hadn't got
to the gardens before dashing back in the rain:) At least it was warm. |
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The
bus tour visits all the main points of interest around the shoreline
[see map here], and the
walking tour is through the centre of the city where the buses can't
go. The Tavira Tower
[La Torre Tavira] is an historical watch tower and the highest
lookout point in Cádiz.
The
Old Cathedral
The
main shopping area are pedestrianised and along tiny narrow streets.
The Flower Market is worth a visit [on the walking tour].
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