What is the oldest city in Spain?

Cadiz is widely known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain. It's located in southern Spain and has the remnants of a fortified city. It's said to be the first city founded in Europe by the Phoenecians around 1100 BC.



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The city and port of Cádiz date back over 3,500 years making it the oldest in the western world. Having been founded in 1100BC by the Phoenicians, Neptune's son being its namesake, and its location being set between Hercules' pillars, the depth and intensity of history, culture and mythology here is overwhelming.

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/ (k?'d?z, Spanish 'kaði?) / noun. a port in SW Spain, on a narrow peninsula that forms the Bay of Cádiz at the E end of the Gulf of Cádiz, founded about 1100 bc as a Phoenician trading colony; centre of trade with America from the 16th to 18th centuries.

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In Cadiz, Spanish is spoken with an Andalusian accent, which is not as clearly pronounced as the pure Castilian Spanish spoken in Madrid.

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The medieval fortress town of Granadilla is a ghost town. Visitors can peek into empty rooms, wander along its walled-in streets and view the town from atop its castle. But no one lives there. Not since all the residents were kicked out in the 1960s.

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15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Spain
  • 01 of 15. Royal Palace of Madrid. ...
  • 02 of 15. Platja de Ses Illetes. ...
  • 03 of 15. La Sagrada Familia. ...
  • 04 of 15. Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca. ...
  • 05 of 15. San Sebastián. ...
  • 06 of 15. Sierra Nevada National Park. ...
  • 07 of 15. Royal Alcázar of Seville. ...
  • 08 of 15. Valldemossa.


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The city is known for its friendly locals and vibrant culture, and the crime rate is low. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other city, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings.

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There are plenty of places to swim in Cadiz! For those staying in the city center, Playa Santa Maria del Mar is an ideal beach to go swimming. The shoreline then continues to consecutive beaches along the coast. Playa de Santibáñez is another great option for swimming, located a few kilometers from city center.

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