Eurotrip 3, 2015 – Day 12, Tourism by numbers…

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Tourism is a numbers game. And there was plenty of evidence of that during our return visit to Cadiz (or pronounced Cardiff without the ‘r’).

Firstly, there were a lot of people in town – this being primarily due to the arrival of two cruise liners at the port of Cadiz. Still, fortunately we visited today because tomorrow there will be 5.

Secondly, the map we had from tourist information had a number of colour coded walks on it, suggesting different ways to see all of the sites.

Tourism by numbers

Tourism by numbers

Mo thought she had seen coloured markings on the pavement but was nevertheless surprised when Tourist information did indeed confirm that the coloured lines were replicated on the ground. No requirement in Cadiz to be able to read a tourist booklet – “dumbed down tourism”…

 

There’s lot’s to see in Cadiz. In fact, staying in the old town would be a great place to spend a long weekend – there are flights from the UK directly to Jerez which is close by Cadiz. Everything is in walking distance – the monuments, the numerous bars and restaurants, beach etc. There’s also a railway station with good links to Seville and beyond.

Not wishing to disappoint the organisation of our hosts, we chose the purple line, abandoning just before its end and then picking up the yellow line all the way around the headland.

Tavira Tower

Tavira Tower

 

The standout experience of the day was the Tavira Tower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A splendid 360 degree panoramic view of the city beholds those prepared to climb the 172 steps.

Tavira Tower panorama

Tavira Tower panorama

There is also a darkened room containing a Camera Obscura – working on the principles of the pinhole camera – projecting an image of town onto a white “bowl shaped” screen.

One of the nicest squares is Plaza de Mina and we found a bar to eat a traditional Spanish menu of the day. Not bad for 9.5 Euros each.

A selection of pictures from around Cadiz appear below.

 

Town Hall

Town Hall

Cadiz Cathedral

Cadiz Cathedral

 

Beach at Cadiz
Beach at Cadiz