🇪🇸 Cádiz: Spain's Oldest City Where Sun & Sea Meet History ☀️🏖️

If Spain is famous for two things – golden sunshine and stunning beaches – then Cádiz has both in spades! 🌊 This ancient coastal gem is absolutely worth adding to your Spanish itinerary. 🌉 Arriving in History We drove from Seville, crossing the iconic bay bridge to reach Western Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city! 🚗💨 📜 Fun Fact: Founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC, Cádiz later became: A Carthaginian naval base (Hannibal launched his attack on Rome from here! ⚔️) The 18th-century gateway to the Americas, where treasures flooded into Europe 🏴‍☠️💰 ⛪ Must-See: The Cathedral of Cádiz This former mosque-turned-cathedral (built 1772-1838) is an architectural cocktail: ✨ Baroque drama (Italian flair) + Neoclassical elegance (French influence) Unlike Andalusia’s typical gold-drenched churches, its white marble altar exudes refined grandeur. ⚠️ Watch your head! Sea erosion weakened the stone, so safety nets hang above to catch falling debris. 🕸️ (Look up – it’s surreal!) 🌊 Coastal Magic Climb the cathedral tower or other historic watchtowers for panoramic views of: 🏡 Snow-white houses + 🌊 turquoise Atlantic + ☁️ endless sky = Pure postcard perfection! 📸 🚗 Travel Tips Easy day trip from Seville (1.5-2h drive) Parking tip: Use underground lots near the old town. #SpainTravel #HiddenGems #Andalusia #RoadTripEurope #CádizCathedral #SeasideTowns 🌍✨