Major city · Spain
Cádiz
Give Cádiz 2 nights: walk the old town and walls in a day, add Caleta beach or a bay ferry, and skip it as a beach base — the sand strip is 5 km (3.1 mi) out.Give Cádiz 2 nights: walk the old town and walls in a day, add Caleta beach or a bay ferry, and skip it as a beach base — the sand strip is 3.1 mi (5 km) out.
Cádiz sits on a sandy island 7 km long, joined to the mainland by a causeway and two bridges. Its Phoenician, Roman and 18th-century layers are packed into a walkable old town, and the Atlantic keeps summers cooler than Seville or Córdoba. Two nights covers the core; three if you want a beach afternoon or a Jerez day trip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, packed beaches), Carnival week if you want quiet
- Airports
- XRY · SVQ
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cádiz112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cádiz, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyCádiz is a safe, walkable city.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportXRY Jerez de la Frontera (41 km (25 mi) north; hourly train from the airport station, bus M-050 also direct, otherwise change in Jerez city centre).XRY Jerez de la Frontera (25 mi (41 km) north; hourly train from the airport station, bus M-050 also direct, otherwise change in Jerez city centre).
- Getting aroundThe old town and north end are walkable; the beach strip runs 5 km (3.1 mi).The old town and north end are walkable; the beach strip runs 3.1 mi (5 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beercaña in a bar / can at a shop€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride€1.45 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketCathedral entry€12 (≈ US$14) adult, €10 (≈ US$12) student
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- XRY Jerez de la Frontera (41 km (25 mi) north; hourly train from the airport station, bus M-050 also direct, otherwise change in Jerez city centre) · SVQ Seville (100 km (62 mi) north; wider international range, then train or bus to Cádiz)XRY Jerez de la Frontera (25 mi (41 km) north; hourly train from the airport station, bus M-050 also direct, otherwise change in Jerez city centre) · SVQ Seville (62 mi (100 km) north; wider international range, then train or bus to Cádiz)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cádiz: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town and north end are walkable; the beach strip runs 5 km. CMTBC city buses have a flat fare (2026 estimate €1.45) — bus 1 runs Plaza España to Cortadura, bus 7 passes the cathedral and Victoria beach. Cercanías trains and the Trambahía tram share the island line, roughly every 10 min, with stops at Cortadura, Estadio, Segunda Agua and San Severiano. Foot ferries cross the bay from Rota and El Puerto de Santa María.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jerez de la Frontera
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Cercanías train from Cádiz station, about 45 min
Bodegas, the Alcázar and the equestrian school; easy half-day or full day.
El Puerto de Santa María
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Cercanías train or bay ferry, about 30–40 min
Ferry is the scenic option; check the timetable before you commit.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or train to Jerez then bus, 1 h 30 min–2 h
Manzanilla bodegas and the Guadalquivir mouth; long for a half-day.
Tarifa
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus via Algeciras or Cádiz–Tarifa direct, 1 h 30 min–2 h
Wind sports and Morocco ferries; better as a stop than a return day.
Novo Sancti Petri
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car south along the coast, about 45 min
Resort beaches and golf; only worth it if you want sand over city.
Algeciras
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus, about 2 h
Ferry port for Morocco and Gibraltar; not a sightseeing day.
La Línea de la Concepción
skipDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
Bus via Algeciras, about 2 h 30 min
Gateway to Gibraltar; use it only as a transit stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Town (El Populo)
Cathedral, Roman theatre and market on foot; stations 5–10 min walk. Best for a short first trip.
Mentidero
North of Calle Sacramento; Museo de Cádiz, Plaza de Mina and the port. First district off a cruise ship.
La Viña
West side, near Caleta beach; tapas bars and Carnival heartland, a 15-min walk from the cathedral.
South of old town / Victoria
Grid streets toward Victoria beach; cheaper rooms, 20–30 min walk or bus 1 or 7 to the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or hotel1 × 2 nights × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €95 | €380 |
| Airport train XRY → Cádiz, one way2 × €6 | €12 |
| City bus single ride2 × €1 | €3 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €64 |
| Trip total≈ €175 per person per day, bed included | €699≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (weekday lunch) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer: caña in a bar / can at a shop | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxi | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| City bus ride | €1.45 (≈ US$2) |
| Cathedral entry | €12 (≈ US$14) adult, €10 (≈ US$12) student |
| Torre Tavira entry | €8 (≈ US$10) adult |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach strip is 5 km (3.1 mi) from the old town: plan a bus or a long walk, not a stroll.Beach strip is 3.1 mi (5 km) from the old town: plan a bus or a long walk, not a stroll.
- Carnival (February) fills every bed and bar; book months ahead or avoid.
- Summer heat and strong Atlantic currents at Caleta and Victoria: swim near lifeguards.
- Some sights close on Mondays or have erratic hours (Baluarte de la Candelaria, Casa Pinillos): check before you go.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassy in Cádiz; most countries have embassies in Madrid and consulates in Seville or Málaga. Check your own country's list.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- XRY airport → Cádiz by train: about €6 (≈ US$7), about 45 min
- Cádiz → Jerez by Cercanías: about €5 (≈ US$6), about 45 min
- Bay ferry Cádiz → El Puerto: about €3–4 (≈ US$4–5), about 30–40 min
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh)
Tipping is optional: round up or leave 5–10% for good table service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cádiz. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, packed beaches), Carnival week if you want quiet · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for XRY: train and bus M-050 times field-checked, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Mentidero and Plaza de Mina, Old Town and cathedral, the walls and Parque Genovés, La Viña and Caleta.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (cathedral, Torre Tavira, Roman theatre, Museo de Cádiz) and eat pages with last orders.
- Carnival and summer-beach fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCádiz official tourism
- officialCádiz city council
- officialRenfe
- officialCMTBC city transport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Cádiz, revision 5328302 (CC BY-SA 4.0)