--- title: "Cádiz Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz description: "One of Europe's oldest cities, still dancing flamenco" --- # Cádiz 🇪🇸 · Spain · Western Mediterranean > "One of Europe's oldest cities, still dancing flamenco" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.9h - **Departure Sailings:** 5 - **Visiting Sailings:** 647 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Photos - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-unsplash-7ehstsvdvum.webp) Photo by [Hector John Periquin](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-body-of-water-next-to-a-city-7ehSTsvDVUM?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-unsplash-3purecwq47i.webp) Photo by [Taisia Karaseva](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-building-with-a-fountain-in-front-of-it-3purECWQ47I?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-pexels-37273390.webp) © [Emilio Sánchez Hernández / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/coastal-view-of-cadiz-with-torre-tavira-37273390/) - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-pexels-37155402.webp) © [Emilio Sánchez Hernández / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/cadiz-cathedral-in-andalucia-under-clear-sky-37155402/) - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-pexels-36184091.webp) © [Explorando la provincia de Cádiz / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-beachfront-view-in-cadiz-spain-36184091/) - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-pexels-37533781.webp) © [Emilio Sánchez Hernández / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-view-of-cadiz-beach-through-stone-arch-37533781/) - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-pixabay-5043148.webp) © [juliasorokina / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/c%C3%A1diz-cadiz-spain-tourism-5043148/) - ![Cádiz, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/cadiz/cadiz-pixabay-7624718.webp) © [Makalu / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/spain-andalusia-province-of-cadiz-7624718/) ## Peak season Apr – May, Jul – Nov 654 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Nov (90 sailings), Apr (85 sailings), Oct (68 sailings) ## About Cádiz Cádiz may be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe, founded by Phoenician traders more than 3,000 years ago. It sits on a narrow peninsula sticking out into the Atlantic, with water visible from almost every street. The cruise terminal is right in the old quarter, so you can walk to the cathedral, the central market, and the main plazas within minutes. The Cádiz Cathedral, with its gold-tiled dome, took over a century to build and mixes Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Climb the Torre Tavira for a panoramic view of the rooftops and sea. The central market, Mercado Central, is lively in the mornings, with stalls selling fried fish, sherry, and local cheese. Cádiz is the birthplace of Spain's constitutional democracy, and the 1812 Constitution museum sits near the waterfront. The beaches of La Caleta and Playa de la Victoria are within walking distance if you want a swim. Tapas bars fill the backstreets, and tortillitas de camarones (shrimp fritters) are the local signature. Spanish is the language, and the gaditano accent is famously fast. ## Your day in Cádiz Ships dock at the Alfonso XIII pier in the city, and you walk out of the cruise terminal into the centre. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Alfonso XIII cruise quay (36.53508, -6.29012) - **Train to Seville & Jerez**: Cádiz station, 19 min walk (36.52794, -6.28688) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Cádiz Cathedral, Museum of Cádiz - Within 30 min: Torre Tavira, Roman Theatre, Playa de la Caleta, Castillo de Santa Catalina, Mercado Central Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/5142b7d9-0124-48fc-afc7-cff18a270e46.geojson) ### What to see #### Cádiz Cathedral Cathedral built 1722 to 1838, with a yellow dome. 15 min walk. (36.52895, -6.29528) ![Cádiz Cathedral](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1557997521-235019264587?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMXx8QyVDMyVBMWRpeiUyMENhdGhlZHJhbHxlbnwxfHx8fDE3OTM3MTAyOTB8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo: [Jorge Fernández Salas](https://unsplash.com/@jorgefdezsalas), [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license), [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/low-angle-photography-of-building-hIMwHQWotEs) #### Torre Tavira Watchtower with a camera obscura that projects the city. 16 min walk. (36.53196, -6.29840) ![Torre Tavira](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1702400047994-f418c344ee93?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMnx8VG9ycmUlMjBUYXZpcmElMjBDJUMzJUExZGl6fGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzcxMDMxMnww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo: [Arizbeth Garibay](https://unsplash.com/@arizgaribay), [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license), [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-view-of-a-city-from-a-high-point-of-view-1zQFmKp3M5s) #### Roman Theatre 1st-century theatre found in 1980, one of the largest in the empire. 17 min walk. (36.52828, -6.29364) ![Roman Theatre](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1526659/0046d0180e8c85a4-1086.webp) Photo: Peejayem, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Teatro_Romano_de_C%C3%A1diz_-_Grader%C3%ADo_retouched.JPG) #### Museum of Cádiz Phoenician sarcophagi, a Trajan statue and works by Murillo. 12 min walk. (36.53489, -6.29637) ![Museum of Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q11694568/38773f24ba7a2215-1440.webp) Photo: Zarateman, [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:C%C3%A1diz_-_Museo_de_C%C3%A1diz_3.jpg) #### Playa de la Caleta City beach between two bastions, with a sunset promenade. 26 min walk. (36.53016, -6.30617) ![Playa de la Caleta](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q24022072/233ba1c23a0ff530-1440.webp) Photo: Diego Delso, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Playa_de_la_Caleta%2C_C%C3%A1diz%2C_Espa%C3%B1a%2C_2015-12-08%2C_DD_53.JPG) #### Castillo de Santa Catalina Castle from 1598 at the north end of Caleta beach. 27 min walk. (36.53277, -6.30795) ![Castillo de Santa Catalina](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q8342552/bc3724eb01cdc55d-700.webp) Photo: Caleteron, [CC BY 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santa-catalina-garita.jpg) #### Mercado Central Covered central market in the old town. 17 min walk. (36.53040, -6.29824) ![Mercado Central](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q97616611/1775abb59f056dd7-1440.webp) Photo: Vanbasten 23, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mercado_de_Abastos_(1).jpg) ### Day trips Based on 10 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Seville**: Train from Cádiz, 1 h 40. About 3 h in Seville. Tour: [Museum of Illusions Seville: Entry Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/1022391?via=markdown) from €15 - **Jerez de la Frontera**: Train from Cádiz, 50 min. About 5 h in Jerez de la Frontera. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Europe/Madrid (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 36.5351, -6.2899 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+C%C3%A1diz/@36.53506,-6.28986,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20C%C3%A1diz&ll=36.53506,-6.28986&z=13) ## Things to do in Cádiz Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Walking Tour through Cádiz: Stories from the hand of a local guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/457def98-5b98-495d-a1eb-7a17b5a56cbe?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (908) | 1h 50m | 11:00 AM–12:50 PM | Fits your port day | €15 | Viator | | [Cadiz Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c9d8060d-0449-4e01-b5a2-a0b5d65e4709?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (390) | 3h 30m | 11:45 AM–3:15 PM | Fits your port day | €89 | Viator | | [3-hour boat ride through the Bay of Cadiz](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/32cb724b-9801-4cde-b044-fea00d8d1c50?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (65) | 3h | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €320 | Viator | | [Cadiz to Vista de Gaviota : visit the Tavira Tower and Camera Obscura](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fbab0343-0159-4eda-96ce-99b3c9175552?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (43) | 2h | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €38 | Viator | | [Tours Vejer of legends and mysteries.MarimantasVejer guided tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c0a8085b-c9f0-4e0b-9401-70959322f997?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (126) | 1h 30m | 9:00 PM–10:30 PM | Fits your port day | €12 | Viator | | [Andalusian Horses Dance Show](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f36ec80a-8d0d-41cb-b925-9241f49fba5d?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (528) | 1h 30m | 12:00 PM–1:30 PM | Fits your port day | €28 | Viator | | [Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tastings in Jerez](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/45765a60-1141-459c-b0ab-7fe421ecf5db?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (32) | 1h 30m | 12:00 PM–1:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €22 | Viator | | [Tour of Cadiz : Journey to the Past through Historical Images](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4f804222-b912-4821-ab61-898d997ac997?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (141) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM | Fits your port day | €10 | Viator | | [Route Sunset in Trafalgar](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/09a8ff7c-170d-47fd-9b3c-ba6c2d07f427?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (8) | 1h 30m | 7:15 PM–8:45 PM, 7:45 PM–9:15 PM, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM | Fits your port day | €22 | Viator | | [2 Hours Tour around Cádiz: History, anecdotes and curiosities](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d756b520-44b7-4252-a182-0424caad0690?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (117) | 2h 30m | 11:00 AM–1:30 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €15 | Viator | | [Jerez Historic Guided Tour and Alcazar](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bda8a305-b4f0-4f07-8b69-c2f6377662b2?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (17) | 2h | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €25 | Viator | | [Private 8-hour tour to Seville from Cadiz with port pick up](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e185bc4f-1a2a-43d0-bb4e-c77eeb478fed?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (20) | 8h | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | – | €600 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. Starting prices per person. 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