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Cádiz. Cádiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the Province of Cádiz, one of eight that make up the autonomous community of Andalusia, Atlantic Ocean. Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, with archaeological remains dating to the 8th century BC, was founded by the Phoenicians. It has been a principal home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. Situated on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea‚ Cádiz is, in most respects, a typically Andalusian city with well-preserved historical landmarks. It’s a popular part of the Costa de la Luz of the Atlantic resorts of Spain. Tourism and main attractions One of Cádiz’s most famous landmarks is its cathedral. Plaza de San Juan de Dios and the Old Town Hall: construction of this plaza began in the 15th century on lands reclaimed from the sea. The Plaza de España is a large square close to the port.

Full list of the monuments: Beaches.