Cut and pasted from the internet: "Cádiz is a province of…read moresouthern Spain, in the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is the southernmost part of mainland Spain, as well as the southernmost part of continental Europe." Quality/Quantity - One of our cruise ports. I think it was our first time in this port/city. You know you travel excessively when you can't even remember if you have been to a city or not... Highlights and things to do in Cadiz; see other Yelp reviews: Torre Tavira, many markets (Mercado Central, etc), plazas, many churches (Catedral de Cadiz, etc), many "beaches" (Playa La Caleta, etc), many museums, castles and forts, Teatro Romano... and many many more. Other highlights that we did NOT have time to visit: Yacimiento Arqueológico Gadir and other parks. Ambiance - Almost 7400 sq km. 1.25m population. Service - Overall good, but it depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Price - Overall good, but it depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

From the Barcelona cruise port we cruised through the Gibraltar Strait at around 10:45 PM to get to…read moreCadiz. Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, was founded by the Phoenicians as a trading post. Cádiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. The home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as a base for exploration and trade. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira, which was traditionally used for spotting ships. On the waterfront is the domed, 18th-century Cádiz Cathedral, featuring baroque and neoclassical elements. The city's strategic location and its role in trade with the Americas significantly shaped its development, particularly during the 18th and 19th century. Cadiz was effectively the capital of "free Spain" during the Napoleonic Wars (Peninsular War) when Napoleon tried to invade. The Peninsular War, a major part of the Napoleonic Wars, was fought in Spain and Portugal from 1808 to 1814. It pitted France against Spain, Portugal, and Great Britain, and is notable for its brutal guerrilla warfare. There is a lot of history here. The Cadiz cruise port is conveniently located very close to the city center, making it easy for passengers to explore the historic town. It's a short walk, approximately 5-10 minutes, from the port to the heart of Cádiz. As you can see from my pics and videos we arrived at the Cadiz cruise port. We boarded our tour bus to the Bodegas Gonzalez Byass Winery including a sherry and port wine tasting. More to come regarding the Bodegas Gonzalez Byass Winery tour.