Cádiz
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Cádiz, regarded by many as the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe, with archaeological remains dating to 3100 years was founded by the Phoenicians. It is just a 30 minute drive away from Casa Isa Elena by car.
You can drive right into the Old Town and there is a good underground car park beneath the botanical gardens (see the google map below). Cádiz old city is a fairly compact area and can comfortably be covered on foot. If you enjoy photography, Cádiz offers many opportunities for great shots with wonderful light and a beautiful blue sky backdrop most days.
If you’re visiting in February/March, don’t miss the Carnival of Cádiz, a unique festival involving the whole city.
Recommendations for visiting Cádiz from Simon Calder writing in the Independent.
Things to Do
- Genoves Park – Picturesque park known for its large array of plants & trees, plus paths & a lake with a waterfall
Castle of San Marcos – Guided tours are offered of this sizable medieval castle featuring a wine cellar with tastings.
- Castle of San Sebastian – Former island fortress now a destination for historical exhibits, concerts & other cultural events, connected to the city by a causeway.
- Cádiz Central Market – Great place to visit on Saturdays or festival days. Shop, eat or just have a drink and watch the throng of people!
- Cádiz Cathedral – Built over 116 years from 1722 with money from the trade between Spain and America.
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Getting There
The full directions from the villa to the car park can be found using google maps here
Seville
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Seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville, Spain. A little further afield, it is a 1 hour and 30 minute drive away from Casa Isa Elena by car.
Our favourite sights in Seville are:
Real Alcázar – a palace that evolved according to the needs of the many rulers of it’s 11 centuries of history. The architecture is magnificent and the water feature-filled gardens a wonderful retreat from the heat and energy of the city.
Catedral and Giralda – Catholic Cathedral built over the remains of an earlier mosque. The Giralda is definitely worth the climb.
Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España – Seville’s largest public park stretching along the banks of the Guadalquivir River.
Getting There
Seville is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away by car along excellent motorways.