Cádiz Province

Cádiz Province is an area on the Atlantic coast in the south of the Andalusia region in Spain, stretching from the sea to mountain chains and including vineyards, beaches with pale sand, and dense cork oak forests. This territory connects several natural landscapes with rural villages set on hills and urban centers spread along the bay.

Phoenician traders founded the capital of this province more than 3000 years ago and used the protected position on the coast to secure routes to North Africa and the Mediterranean. Later, Spanish seafarers chose the ports of this area as a starting point for expeditions across the Atlantic, which caused the economy and exchange with other continents to grow.

This region keeps a long tradition of flamenco, which shows itself in small tablaos and taverns where artists perform tangos and bulerías. Visitors notice everywhere the whitewashed house fronts and narrow alleys that shape the Andalusian style and define the architecture of this coastal landscape.

Hiking trails in the natural parks Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales lead through forests and over hills, which are most accessible from May to October when the ground stays dry. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and watch for local signposts that mark routes with different difficulty levels.

Three towns in the center of this province form a triangle where winemakers produce sherry following centuries-old methods by storing wine in barrels and blending it with older vintages. Visitors can enter bodegas and taste the different varieties, which range from dry to sweet depending on aging time and yeast layer.