Cadiz Entertainment

Theres no shortage of options for an evenings entertainment in Cadiz; besides numerous restaurants where you can enjoy excellent food, there are bars and discos where you can drink or dance until the early hours. Visitors who like to think of themselves as night owls should head for the Old Town, where the maze of narrow streets is home to a good selection of late-night venues.

Eating out

If its traditional food at down to earth prices that you are looking for then head for Plaza Juan de Dios and the area immediately surrounding it, where youll find plenty of establishments that fit the bill. Otherwise, there are restaurants spread across the city and you can choose a venue based upon your taste and budget.

Besides strictly Spanish establishments, youll find Portuguese, Italian and continental restaurants as well as others specialising in seafood.

Local cuisine

The local cuisine of Cadiz is typical of Andalusia and is based heavily on traditional home cooking, of which fish is a major ingredient. Favourites include flamenco eggs, fried fish, stuffed artichokes, saut kidneys in sherry and gazpacho (vegetable soup). If you eat out at lunchtime, you will often find a menu of the day which gives you the chance to try small amounts of a variety of dishes; ideal for those feeling adventurous with regards to the local food.

Theatre and music

Cadiz has a variety of small venues where its possible to catch a flamenco act; try the bars around Plaza Juan de Dios, otherwise you might find that your hotel or apartment complex offers flamenco and other live entertainment shows in the evenings.

Shopping

Shopping options are plentiful in Cadiz, with stores offering everything from traditional handmade Spanish goods to electronics and designer clothing. Columela Street has long been one of the citys most popular places to find pretty much everything, while those visitors looking for unusual items and bric-a-brac should consider a trip to the flea market held in the old part of town on a Sunday.