CADIZ
Spotlight on
Cadiz
DOCKING
Cruise ships dock in the commercial port, which is in the heart of
town.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please check your tour ticket for
the correct meeting time and location for your tour. Your cruise line
representative will direct you to
your transportation.
TRANSPORTATION
Busses are available at the port
gates. Fares for short taxi trips
are determined by the meter, and
fares for longer trips are usually
predetermined. We advise that
you negotiate your fare before
departing.
Cadiz tour: 1 hour and a half, 60
Euros
Jerez: 4 hours, 130 Euros
Seville: 4 hours, 240 Euros
Gibraltar: 4 hours, 240 Euros.
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HOW TO GET TO TOWN
The city of Cadiz can be seen on
foot. It will take about an hour to
walk around the city to see the
entire old town, its exquisite parks,
and the gorgeous sight of the bay.
SHOPPING
Typical Cadiz products include
wine, cold meats, cheese, sherry
and olive oil. There is also a lot of
craftwork to take home as souvenirs such as ceramics, furniture,
blankets and ponchos.
STORE HOURS
Most shops are open from 10:00
am to 10:00 pm. Monday to Saturday. Shops tend to close between
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a long
lunch siesta.
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Many stores participating in the Value Added Tax
(VAT) refund program in which non-European citizens may be entitled to re-claim a portion or all
of the tax paid (depending on the total purchase
price). Each store’s participating in the VAT refund
program is discretionary. In addition regulations and
conditions governing the refund of VAT are subject
to change. It is the responsibility of each cruise ship
guest making a purchase to inquire as to whether
or not store participates in VAT refund program
and if the purchase qualifies for a refund. For general questions regarding the participation of stores,
please see your Port & Shopping Guide.
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BANK HOURS
The bank, called Banco de Andalucia, is located at Av. Ana de Viya 5.
Banks are open from 8:30 am to
2:00 pm. Monday through Saturday, except in the summer months
when they are closed on Saturday.
Some branch offices open in the
afternoon.
POST OFFICE HOURS
The post office is located at the
Plaza de Topete. Post office hours
in Spain are 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
on weekdays. The main post offices stay open all day.
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During the 17th and 18th centuries Cadiz grew rapidly due to its trade with America and the liberalization of
commerce. Sherry made in nearby Jerez began to be exported all over the world and it was during the 18th
century, known as the 'golden century' that Cadiz monopolized sea trade. In 1812 the Cadiz parliament met
and the first Spanish Constitution was written converting Cadiz into the political center of Spain.
ATLANTIC
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The city wall and its entrances which surround the old part and many of its ancient monuments were built by
Cristóbal de Rojas in the 17th century. The first plan of the city was established in 1609.
PORT & SHOPPING MAP
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HISTORY
Cádiz is considered to be the oldest Western city due to its strategic location on the coast dividing Europe
and Africa. It has been occupied several times over its history and there is some evidence to suggest that
Cadiz was a Phoenician settlement around 1000 B.C. and that it formed part of the Phoenician trade route to
the Atlantic. The Greeks, the Cartagens and the Romans then took ownership and in the 8th century it was
taken over by the Moors. Alfonso X took control of the province in the 11th century reconverting it to Christianity. In the 15th century, Cadiz gained importance as the place where Christopher Columbus set sail from on
his discovery voyage to America.
SPAIN
CADIZ
MOROCCO
MEDITERRANEAN
SEA
ALGERIA
CAPITAL
Madrid is the capital of Spain
and is located 309 miles west
of Barcelona, which is the largest city on the Mediterranean
coast. Seville is the capital of
Spain's
Andalucia.
LOCATION
The city is located on a peninsula protruding into the Bay
of Cádiz, the Isle of Leon, and
separated from Spain’s mainland by a narrow and torturous
channel.
SIZE
Cádiz covers an area of 228
square miles.
POPULATION
Approximately 402,250 people
live in Cadiz.
LANGUAGE
The official language of Spain
is Castilian Spanish. English is
spoken in the tourist area of
Cadiz.
CURRENCY
The Euro is the national currency in Spain. There are
plenty of ATM machines and
exchange bureaus in town.
TIME ZONE
Cadiz follows GMT/UTC + 1
hour. The ship may not always
follow local time. Please adhere to ship’s time while in
port.
TOURIST INFORMATION
The tourist office is located at
the port. Oficina de Turismo de
Junta de Andalucía is located
at C/ Calderon de la Barca, 1.
EMERGENCY
In case of emergency, dial 112.
GLOBAL REFUND
GLOBAL REFUND TAX-FREE SHOPPING
TIPS Shop where you see the Global
Refund TAX FREE SHOPPING SIGN and
simply ask for your tax refund cheque.
Not all stores have a visible TaxFree
Shopping logo so do remember to ask
for Tax Free Shopping. To qualify you must spend
min. EUR 90,16 (approx. USD 115) in one shop in
one day. Show your purchase receipts and passport to customs officials when leaving EU and
have your Global Refund cheques stamped. Now
you can collect your refund in cash at the nearby
Global Refund Cash Refund Office or mail the
check to Global Refund for direct crediting of your
credit card.
It feels even better to shop Tax Free.
places to see
A. The Central Market
The Central Market is located in the Plaza de las
Flores. It was built in 1837 in a neoclassic style.
B. Parque Genovés
This park was created in the 19th century when
the Paseo del Perejil was expanded. It has
many different species of trees brought over
from America.
C. Santa Catalina Castle
This is 17th century building was built for defensive purposes to defend the northern side of La
Caleta beach. It is now used as an exhibition
centre and concert hall.
D. Cádiz Museum
The Cadiz Museum is located in the Plaza de
Mina built by Juan Daura. The museum has 3
sections: Archeology, Bellas Artes and Ethnology.
E. The Old Cathedral
The Old Cathedral is located in the area known
as the Barrio del Pópulo, next to the Arco de los
Blancos. It was used as Cadiz's cathedral until
1838. It was built upon an ancient mosque under the orders of Alfonso X el Sabio. Although it
was destroyed various times over its history, the
vault and entrance remain.
F. Baluarte de la Candelaria
Baluarte de la Candelaria is a fort located in
Cadiz bay, built in 1672.
Locations found on inside map
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