Cadiz, Spain

We can't afford ocean front property, so when we travel we make sure to get our fill of beach and surf from our rental condos.  This is our view of the Atlantic Ocean from the patio of our condo in Cadiz, Spain. We have loved walking on the beach but the water is a little cool for us.  We are steps from the sand and spent most of days on the beach... in between eating, drinking and sightseeing.

The beaches are well taken care of in Cadiz.  The sand is clean, trash receptacles are strategically placed, they have life guards on duty most of the day and evening, they power wash the walking trail, and have provided nice lighting. We can't quite get used to sunset at 8:45 pm. 

There are lots of people on the beach on the weekends but it is more reasonable during the week. This is a view from the beach toward old town Cadiz.  The tide comes in and goes out very fast.  It leaves a huge sandy beach with firm sand which makes it perfect for walks. 

Old town Cadiz is full of narrow cobble stone streets filled with stores, restaurants and apartments and condos. It has it's share of historical monuments, government buildings, and churches.

Our favorite place was the city market.  It is full of vendors selling fish, meats, vegetables, fruits, wines, pastries, bread, clothing, and crafts. Bonaire is a fresh food wasteland so this was, for us,  like a kid in a candy store.

That's it from Cadiz.  It's a wonderful city and we hope to visit it again. Next stop is Malaga, Spain.  We will be going by train which is a big adventure for us only using public transportation.