The map at left shows the relative location of Cádiz while on the map to the right you can see its unique position on a peninsula with the old city located at the end. 
Cádiz is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe, founded in 1104 B.C.
The old city (Casco Antiguo) within the remnants of the city walls consists of a labyrinth of narrow streets connecting large plazas. Fought over by the Phoenicians, Carthage, Hannibal, Rome, the Moors, and the Visigoths, Cádiz is awash in history.
The view from our hotel rooftop evoked a sense of the Casco Antiguo.
The lure of the city was everywhere. Along the waterfront, boats perched on the sandy beach brought the fishing heritage of the city to life.
The old city is easy to walk, it is confined to an area 1200 by 800 meters yet filled with bustling plazas and parks.
The Catedral de Cádiz is a stunning building…
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon we walked this festival filled with booths of crafts, foods and collectibles in Plaza de San Antonio. The festival was packed with people sampling cheeses, dulces and local faire. The garlic pan (bread) with the local jamon (ham) with a side of on-the-spot-made potato chips cooked in olive oil was too hard to resist. Andalucia is an olive-producing center that prides itself on its product.
Our original plan was to rent an apartment here, spend a couple of months, study Spanish, and soak up the sun while immersing ourselves in the city. We had some apartment possibilities but could not quite land the right apartment. After a few days, we decided to move on.
We were ready to explore more of Andalusia so we rented a car and headed south toward Tarifa.