Cadiz

Cadiz at dusk

 I'm back after a long break, which included touring Andalucia in southern Spain by train. One of the highlights was a stop for several days in Cadiz, which I have never visited before.

It's a lovely city with a historic area that is a maze of narrow streets, and these open out onto wonderful squares. Such is the labyrinthine nature of this old town that some of the squares can remain a secret for days, if not weeks. One day, you might miss your normal turn and suddenly find yourself in a plaza you never knew existed.

Here is a photo taken in Cadiz at dusk. It was shot in Plaza de Mina, which we discovered only on our fourth or fifth day. Each square has its own distinctive character - Plaza de Mina is very green, with lots of trees and bushes, although you obviously cannot see that in this image.

If you are looking for somewhere in Spain that is a little less touristy and a little more down-to-earth, with friendly people and good food, Cadiz comes highly recommended.