The city of Cádiz on Spain’s Costa de la Luz is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe. Founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, the city has a rich history marked by its strategic military and commercial location on the Atlantic Ocean. Over the centuries, Cádiz …
Located at the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean in the very south of Spain, the Costa de la Luz has played a remarkable role in European history over the centuries. It is home to some of Spain’s most impressive Roman ruins at Baelo Claudia and to …
Southern Spain’s Cádiz province is renowned for its sunny beaches and elegant coastal cities. Yet venture just a short drive inland and you’ll encounter the White Villages of Andalucía which are commonly known as the ‘Pueblos Blancos’. These White Villages offer a magical glimpse of traditional Andalusian life with their …
Best-known as a destination for kitesurfing, the charming town of Tarifa is located on the southern tip of Spain, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its strategic location on the Strait of Gibraltar, just 14km away from the Moroccan coast, has played an important role in the history …
La Línea de la Concepción When Netflix released “La Línea: La Sombra del Narco” in 2020 it came as quite a revelation to me. The series follows the local Guardia Civil police officers in La Línea de la Concepción and their ongoing battle against crime gangs who smuggle tobacco from …
Sanlúcar de Barrameda lies just 25km to the north-west of Jerez de la Frontera and is easily reached by road on the A480. Together with Jerez and El Puerto de Santa María, Sanlúcar de Barrameda forms part of the famous ‘Sherry Triangle’ of Cádiz which is home to some of …
Sherry, the fortified wine from southern Spain, has a rich history and a distinct flavour profile that sets it apart from other wines. The “Sherry Triangle” is a designated area in the province of Cádiz that is considered the heart of Sherry production. The Sherry Triangle is formed by the …
Known as ‘El Puerto’ by the locals, the coastal town of El Puerto de Santa Maria lies a short ferry ride across the Bay of Cádiz from the city of Cádiz. The town was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC and has been inhabited by various civilizations …
