Holidays in the Cadiz Province

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Completely Cadiz Province

You can still find old-fashioned men-only barbers’ shops dotted throughout the region, though, as they’re run and populated almost solely by octogenarians, it’s unlikely they’ll last long into the 21st century. Pop in for a trim and a wet shave while you can. Ladies – you’ll have to wait outside…

Don't go home without

Getting a free natural beauty treatment at Canos de Meca beach. This cool hippy hangout offers ‘magic mud’ that you can smother all over your body – after a natural sand exfoliation, of course – to get your skin glowing.

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Cadiz Province

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Cadiz Province

South of Seville and within touching distance of Africa, Cadiz Province at the very bottom tip of western Europe is a beguiling mix of Moorish and Castilian cultures. In the cities of Cadiz and Jerez, you’ll find mosques that have been adapted into churches, Arabic arches beneath filigree detailing on houses, and tajines and tapas sharing menu space. Out in the mountainous countryside, hill-clinging whitewashed villages hover over beautiful national parks and the region’s unspoilt coastline, allowing you a bird’s-eye view of some of Spain’s most perfect playas.

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Boutique hotels in Cadiz Province

Our round-up of the hippest hideaways and boutique hotels in Cadiz Province

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Holidays in the Cadiz Province

Getting there

Planes, trains, automobiles, or maybe even helicopter – we tell you the best way to go.

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Holidays in the Cadiz Province

Worth getting out of bed for

Highlights the best Cadiz Province has to offer, from art and culture to fun-packed activities; we've even found the most inspiring place to enjoy the views from.

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Restaurants and bars in the Cadiz Province

Eating, drinking & dancing

We've tracked down the best cafés for people-watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the liveliest local nightlife in Cadiz Province.

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Cadiz Province hotel map - Smith Maps

Smith Maps

Here is the map of Cadiz Province; each Mr & Mrs Smith hotel is marked by a flag; click it for more details.

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Local knowledge

Taxis
Cabs are cheap and, in towns, can be hailed in the street. They display a green ‘libre’ notice or green light at night if they are available.
Tipping culture
Aim to leave 10 per cent of the bill in restaurants; if it’s drinks and tapas you’re having, just a couple of euros will suffice.
Siesta and Fiesta
During the week, banks and shops close from 2pm–5pm, and at 2pm on Saturdays. Restaurants and bars, especially in the cities, aren’t busy until well after 9pm.
Packing tips
Sunhats and parasols to keep off the heat, jumpers for when the levante winds get too cool, a gung-ho spirit so that you can try kite-surfing at Tarifa.
Recommended reads
Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe’s Fury is a swashbuckling tale of derring do at the 1811 siege of Cadiz. The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus, by the great conquistador himself, includes tales of setting off New Worldwards from the province.
Cuisine
Regional cooking in Cadiz Province makes use of the abundance of fine ingredients available in the area. This means you’ll find plenty of fresh fish – especially shrimp, lobster, sea snails and delicious Sanlúcar prawns – around the coast, while inland dishes feature lots of beef, pork, game and goat, often in stews. Many employ the world-renowned wines, sherries and brandies that are produced in the region.
Currency
Euro (€).
Dialing codes
Spain: 34. Cadiz Province: 956.
Do go/don't go
Cadiz Province is at one of Europe’s most southerly points, so it’s hot, hot, hot all year round. Summer can be uncomfortably sizzling, but spring and autumn are more temperate.

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