Surprise Yourself With These 8 Towns In Cadiz

Cádiz is a beautiful Spanish province that, in addition to fantastic beaches and a beautiful capital, hides wonderful towns that you cannot miss. We are going to enjoy some of the most incredible and picturesque Cadiz towns. Do not miss it!

Cadiz towns that you should know

In the south of Spain, in Andalusia, Cádiz has a great seafaring tradition and a lot of history. And there are beautiful Cadiz towns that will take you to other times and will show you almost idyllic environments. These are the some of them:

1. Sanlúcar de Barrameda

It is located at the mouth of the Guadalquivir river and it is really charming. In the unique fishing district of Bajo de Guía you can enjoy fantastic sunsets. Also of the exquisite gastronomy of the area, with the prawns from Sanlúcar and the shrimp omelettes as protagonists and well accompanied by manzanilla.

Among the monuments of Sanlúcar, palaces such as Orleáns y Borbón or Medina Sidonia stand out. But in addition, you  have to visit the castle of Santiago or the Convent of the Descalzas, among many other attractions.

2. Arcos de la Frontera

It is one of the most beautiful Cadiz towns and also one of the most visited in Andalusia. Its whitewashed facades remind us that it is one of the towns that give life to the route of the white villages.

Among the attractions of Arcos de la Frontera are the Basilica of Santa María de la Asunción and the castle.  Nor should you miss the Conde Del Águila House-Palace, the Bornos reservoir and the Cola del Embalse natural site.

3. Rate

A place chosen for surf lovers because of its waves and wind, in Tarifa we can also learn a lot from the Andalusian Mozarabic era. In addition to the beautiful beaches (such as Los Lances), the castle, the Church of San Mateo, the Puerta de Jerez and the Punta del Santo stand out among other places of interest.

4. Vejer de la Frontera

It is another of the Cadiz towns that belong to the route of the white villages and has a very beautiful walled old town. With a long history, it also offers spectacular views.

Don’t miss the castle, the towers, the Hospedería de San Francisco Convent or the Iglesia del Divino Salvador. But these are just some of its attractions, you can also admire the Casa del Mayorazgo and the baroque palace of the Marqués de Tamarón, as well as the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Oliva on the outskirts.

5. The Port of Santa María

In the center of the Bay of Cádiz, this place perfectly combines nature and architecture. To begin with, it has a natural park, the Sierra de San Cristóbal. From the top you can see the bay, the beaches and the Jerez countryside and a field of dunes.

As for the center of the town, it houses an amazing historical complex, with dozens of palace-houses that belonged to the merchants who traveled to the Indies. In addition, the Main Priory Church and the Castillo de San Marcos stand out. Be sure to visit the port to eat fried fish, seafood stews and taste delicious wines.

6. Medina Sidonia

This town was declared a Historic-Artistic Site due to its number of outstanding monuments. Medina Sidonia is located in the La Janda region and maintains its medieval air within the walled enclosure and the entrance arches. Inside you can see fortifications, convents, churches and even Roman bridges.

7. Villaluenga del Rosario

A beautiful town built at the foot of a rocky massif, it is the highest town in all of Cádiz. The steep and narrow streets blend into the landscape. With their white facades, in Villaluenga del Rosario the churches of San Miguel and El Salvador stand out. And if you like caving, this site is ideal for you because it has more than 80 caves.

8. Zahara de la Sierra

Another of the beautiful Cadiz towns that should be on a typical tour of the province. It is located within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, on the slopes of the Sierra del Jaral. Its natural beauty blends with the architecture of its monuments: the Chapel of San Juan de Letrán, the Church of Santa María de Mesa, the Clock Tower or the castle.

They are some of the jewels of Cádiz, but there are many more Cadiz towns that are worth a visit. Towns such as Setenil de las Bodegas, Grazalema, Chipiona, Alcalá de los Gazules, Conil de la Frontera and Olvera.