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Cacheu

Cacheu is a small city of 10,000 people in northwestern Guinea-Bissau. Notable buildings in Cacheu include the Portuguese-built 16th century fort, dating from the period when Cacheu was a centre for the slave trade.

Understand
The town of Cacheu is in territory of the Papel people. The name is of Bainuk origin: "i.e. Caticheu, meaning 'the place where we rest'."

Founded in 1588, Cacheu was one of the earliest European colonial settlements in sub-saharan Africa, due to its strategic location on the Cacheu river. Cacheu developed a European/Afro-European population from the late fifteenth century through informal settlement of Cape Verdian and Portuguese traders, adventurers and outcasts (lançados). The authorities in mainland Portugal also sent to Cacheu degredados - people condemned to exile for a variety of offences.

For most of the 17th and 18th centuries, Cacheu was the official slave trading point for the Portuguese in the Upper Guinea region - the point at which the Portuguese crown endeavoured to ensure that duties on all slaves exported were paid.

Get in
With public transport from Bissau, take a sept-place to Canchungo, then change to another for Cacheu. Roads have been renovated in 2007 and are in very good condition.

It should be possible to take a canoa from Cacheu to São Domingos, not on Sundays however, unless you pay for the whole canoa yourself.

Get around
Tarrafe natural park can be visited by canoa. Regural (non tourist) canoa trips to Sao Domingos leave everyday around 10:00 (may vary with sea level) from the harbour (less than €3 as in 2008). It is possible to have lunch at Sao Domingos and return in the same day. If you want a customized trip talk directly with the fishermen.

"Tabancas", small villages around Cacheu, can be visited with local guides.

See

 * Tarafes de Cacheu Natural Park
 * The little picturesque fort was used to ship slaves to the Americas. There are some old bronze statues inside the fort. If the door is locked, ask around, the friendly guy who has the key lives close-by.

Do
Visit the cultural centre "Casa do Capitao Mor" created in collaboration with "Associacao de Cooperacao com a Guinea-Bissau" (Portugal)

Buy
The Catholic mission sells local fruit jams to fund medical and health care activities among children.

Eat
There are some small restaurants at the harbour, serving rice with something - but probably only open for lunch. Otherwise you'll have to buy bread and canned food and cater for yourself.

Drink
The nightclub "Butu de Cacheu" is the only place to drink, dance and listen to African music.

Sleep
Bungalows next to the harbour are reasonably clean and not expensive. The hotel next to the fort was being renovated in 2007 and ought to open some time soon. Otherwise, ask around in town and someone will probably know someone, who can arrange accommodation.

Alternatively, take a car back to Canchungo or Bissau and spend the night there, there are better hotels and restaurants in Canchungo than Cacheu.

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Cachoeira

Cachoeira is a city in Bahia, Brazil.

Get in
Cachoeira is about 2 hours northwest of Salvador by car. Take a bus from the bus station in Salvador. If you start early, it's a great day trip from Salvador.

Get around
Cachoiera and São Félix (its neighboring city) are small so walking is the best way to get around.

See

 * Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário is a beautiful church near the museum. It is sometimes open in the mornings.  You can see the spires from most places in the city.  It's a good starting point for exploring the city.
 * Museum of Hansen Bahia- The museum is on the street behind the church. Hansen Bahia was a German artist.  He visited Brazil and loved it so much he made it his home.  The museum has a lot of his art and it's free to look around.  Visit in the morning because it is sometimes closed around noon.
 * "Sisterhood of the Good Death" Irmandade Da Boa Morte - If you're interested at all in Candomblé, you can get some information here. The sisterhood was originally organized to ensure proper burial of members of their religion.  Looking around the one room is free but they will ask you for donations.  It is located across the street from the Hansen Bahia Museum.
 * Dannamann Cigar Factory (In São Félix) - Tobacco has been grown in this region since the 18th century. Dannamann Cigars are considered the best in Brazil.  Even if you aren't into cigars, you can watch them being made and it is very interesting.  The "showroom" has free coffee and you can buy cigars and smoke them on site.  It is located across the bridge in São Félix along the river.

Do

 * Visit the Market- If you arrive on a Saturday morning, you can get off the bus in the market. Many Brazilians do their weekly grocery shopping at the market on Saturday mornings.  There is a lot to look at besides food and it’s a great cultural insight.
 * Learn about Candomble - If you ask the right person, you may be able to observe one of their meetings. It's a fascinating religion with roots from Africa.

Buy

 * Cigars at the Dannemann Cigar Factory

Eat

 * Pousada do Convento Restaurant - The Pousada is a converted convent. The restaurant is reasonably priced and has generous portions.  If you get any of the pasta dishes, they are huge and easily feed two.

Sleep

 * Pousada do Convento

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Cachora

Cachora is located in the department of Apurimac just off the road between Abancay and Cusco. It is the most popular starting point for travelers who want to see the amazing newly rediscovered Inca site Choquequirao.

Get in
Buses leave for Abancay from Cusco at 05:00, ask the driver to stop at the turn off for Cachora, just past Saywite. You need to take a taxi from the main road to the town. Taxis often wait for the people from the bus, except on Sunday when you might have to wait an hour.

Do
Hike to Choquequirao (two days each way with the option of continuing to Machu Picchu).

Buy
There are some small stores where you can buy basic food and drinks. Biscuits, eggs, vegetables, bread, water, Inka Cola.

Go next
Bus to Cusco or Abancay. Walk to Santa Teresa (Peru) or Machu Picchu.

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Caconde

Caconde is a city in São Paulo state, Brazil.

Understand
Located in the hillside west of the Mantiqueira Range, Caconde is characterized by many valleys and mountains. With a wonderful environment and healthy climate, Caconde offers plenty of alternatives for radical sports and country leisure.

See

 * Little Beach Park (Parque da Prainha).
 * Mirante Hill (Praça do Mirante)
 * The artificial lake from Usina Caconde.
 * Old water power station (Usina Velha)
 * Santa Quitéria Waterfall.
 * Mumbuca Waterfall
 * The Pardo River rapids
 * The Fuga

Do

 * Rafting and night time rafting is done in the only waterfall-like segment of high Pardo River, in a 7-km distance alternating backwaters and rapids. These are level II and III rapids, but there is one level V rapid on the way named Polish Corridor. The downsail time is about 2½ hours. Rafting here is very safe because the access road runs alongside the river and the water level is constant all year long.
 * Cross Buoy is an original Brazilian activity, which consists in going down the river in individual mini-inflatable boats. Since it is done in the same waterfall-like segment of the river, it requires considerable physical effort.
 * Fuga Trekking is on the dry stream bead of Pardo River over rocks, always in contact with water and the woods. Among the most interesting lakes on the way is the Areião, which is a great opportunity for refreshment. Over the lake near the Old Waterworks the “Tirolesa” takes place. It consists of an approximately 60-m-long air cable with pulleys stretched 8 meters over the river  and riding it is a great adventure.
 * Mountain trekking done on the Pontal Mount in the Guerrinha. It’s one of the highest points of the city at 1277 m. It offers a magnificent view to the Rio Pardo Valley. On the top of the mountain there is a small church built in the 17th century by slaves. Rappel is an optional activity, done on a ca. 20-m-high rock  on the original track.
 * Cascading is rappel over only one waterfall. This activity takes place over the “Cubatão” Waterfall, 26 km from town and is a whole-day activity. In the morning, a sort of training is carried on over the Bela Vista Rock at a 12-m-height. The group then goes to the Cubatão Waterfall and glides down as often as possible.
 * Canyoning is rappeling over a sequence of waterfalls. This activity takes place on the Fortaleza Mountain in a very beautiful forest area (the primary Atlantic Forest), over 4 waterfalls between 15 and 70 m high.
 * Horse Riding takes place at the Macuco Ranch and is an excellent activity for those looking for a relaxing moment sightseeing, riding through the woods, and enjoying the interaction with the horse.
 * Canadian Canoeing and Banana Boat - It consists of the exploration of the main lake of the town dam, rowing on fiber canoes similar to those commonly used in North-American rivers. The activity starts at the Prainha Park, going through the Eucaliptus woods, Barragem, Yacht Club Captain Cristhovan and back to Prainha passing through a 4-km course, from which the beautiful water mirror can be observed It is one of Caconde’s sightseeing highlights.

Eat

 * Restaurante Terra de Fogo, +55 19 3662-8383 e 3662-1291
 * Pizza na Roça, +55 19 9953-6485 e 9953-6486
 * Pizza na Roça, +55 19 9953-6485 e 9953-6486

Drink
Caipirinha

Sleep

 * Pousada das Flores - SP 253 km 04.

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Cadaqués

Cadaqués is a small town of 2,800 people (2018) on the coast of northern Catalonia. The town is a well-visited destination that also has on its outskirts at Port Lligat the summer home built by Salvador Dalí. Since his death it has become a tourist destination.

Understand
Local roads provide access to Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian peninsula, about 6 km away and the conservation area around it. The French border is about 20 km to the north. Prior to the explosive growth of beach tourism in Spain, Cadaqués was a sleepy fishing town, and some elements of this past exist to this day.

Get in
There are many local buses that go from Figueres to Cadaqués and even organized tours. You can also reach Cadaqués by bus from Barcelona. For those traveling on their own, it is easy to drive there from Figueres as well taking the C-68 in the direction of Roses and then following the signs to Cadaqués.

By train
There's no direct train connection to Cadaqués, but you can make the first part of your ride by train. From Barcelona, one way to reach Cadaqués is by train from the Plaza Catalunya, at the center of the city on the west point of Las Ramblas. From here, hop on a train heading North to Figueres, a journey that should last about an hour and a half. From the Figueres train station, walk straight out into the city and you'll see the bus station on your left. From here, you can hop on a bus to Cadaqués (which leave frequently), where you'll take an hour long journey up through the Catalonia hills and at last down into the beautiful sleepy town of Cadaqués.

By bus
The company Sarfa operates a daily service direct from Barcelona to Cadaqués. The timetable changes depending on the season. The buses leave from the North Station which is close to "Arc de Triomf" (and metro station) and is also within walking distance from the centre of the city (about 35 minutes walk). ''Beware holidays! The timetable is reduced considerably and you might have to wait 7 hours between the busses, especially if you want to leave Cadaqués and catch a plane. In this case you can take a taxi to Rosas and hop there on one of the more frequent buses.''

By boat
It is possible to catch a ferry from the nearby town of Roses. During much of the year these ferries travel several times a day.

By car
Arriving by car is quite easy; there are several free parkings in the city. One of them is left side from the downtown when you arrive by car, close to the beach (open 09:00-20:00).

Get around
The city structure of Cadaqués is short and sweet, where shiny tiles lead travellers all through the city, from the bars and cantinas at the city center beachfront, to the hotels and private homes on the surrounding sides of the Cap de Creus peninsula. You can pretty much walk everywhere you want, but renting a vespa is nice option to explore the surrounding countryside.

By foot
Because of the geography surrounding the town of Cadaqués, the traditional way for the town people to travel was walking, by boat (rowing or sailing) or by "Tartana". It is still possible (and enjoyable) to walk to Cadaqués either from Roses or El Port de la Selva. From Roses there is a marked trail which follows the coast. The walk is approximately 15 km and passes several bays and beaches on the way. The walk is marked with small red and white painted marks which are located on rocks and signs.

Do

 * Beaches: there's a topless-friendly beach, left side from the downtown when you arrive by car.

List of Beaches in Cadaques south to nord

Hiking
The GR 92 long-distance walking route crosses the city.

Try de hiking routes marked on Cap de Creus Natural Park

Music
International Music Festival of Cadaqués: During the first week of August. The festival aims to reflect the artistic eclecticism of this town, a source of inspiration for countless artists. Its program encompasses a wide range of musical genres, from jazz to classical music, and even pop and rock, always betting on good music while maintaining its uniqueness.

Eat
Fish restaurants of Cadaqués are highly rated in the region.

Connect
As of Jan 2024, Cadaqués has 5G from all Spanish carriers, with 4G or 5G on its approach highways.

Go next

 * Cap de Creus in the Cap de Creus Natural Park, 7 km from Cadaqués. It is possible to walk there following a marked track which follows the coast, or to walk or drive along the road. There is a bar and restaurant at the Cape which is open everyday until late (22:00ish).
 * Blanes. Southernmost resort with two botanical gardens, beaches and modernist buildings

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Cadillac

Cadillac is a city in the state of Michigan. The community has a population of approximately 10,000 within city limits, and over 40,000 within the surrounding two counties. It was established as an industrial town known as the Village of Clam Lake. The village was incorporated into a city in 1877. It changed its name to Cadillac after the 17th and 18th century French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac (the car brand is also named after him). The area became a popular tourist destination following World War II, and remains so today.

Cadillac is the gateway to northwest Michigan. Nearly a million visitors come each year to the area, to enjoy the scenic lakes and quaint small town. While popular, Cadillac is quiet and makes a great Northern Michigan destination for summer and winter recreation enthusiasts.

Understand
There are two large lakes in the Cadillac vicinity. Lake Cadillac lies entirely within the boundaries of the city; this has led to a geographically unique community, with most city commerce taking place on the east shore of the lake—the downtown—and many businesses catering to tourists located on the west shore. Locals refer to this western portion as Cadillac West. Knowing this terminology can be helpful if you plan to stay in the area.

The area north of the city limits at 13th Street is officially known as Haring Township, though residents generally consider it to be part of Cadillac; when differentiation is needed, locals will often refer to it simply as the north end. Generally speaking, Haring Township features most of the area's chain establishments: big box stores like Meijer and Walmart, chain restaurants, and fast food mainstays.

To the west of Lake Cadillac lies the larger Lake Mitchell. While both lakes offer public access, Lake Mitchell is more nearly surrounded by private residences and may be more difficult for non-homeowners to reach. The two lakes are connected by the small Clam Lake Canal which has an unusual feature: as winter approaches, the canal freezes over. But once the two lakes freeze over, the ice on the canal thaws and the canal remains unfrozen for the remainder of winter.

The residents of Cadillac and the surrounding area, like most Midwesterners, are open and friendly. If you need directions, locals will be happy to assist. Visitors are also welcome to ask for advice on where to get a tasty lunch or, if needed, a quick repair for their bicycle.

By car
Driving is the most practical means by which to visit Cadillac. The primary route, US-131, comes in from Grand Rapids. The state route MI-115 is used by visitors from the Detroit area. MI-55 comes in from Manistee and Lake Michigan, passing through Cadillac on its way to Lake Huron. Be sure to enjoy the scenery of Northern Michigan on your way to Cadillac.

By bus
Indian Trails offers bus service to Cadillac from various Michigan cities.

By car
Personal automobile is the most convenient means of getting around, with free parking available around the city. Parking downtown is convenient and plentiful, even during major events. The main street through Cadillac is called Mitchell Street, but business addresses sometimes refer to it by its highway designation of BR-131. If you ask for directions while driving in Cadillac, they'll likely involve Mitchell Street. North of Cadillac in Haring Township, the major east-west road is 34 Road, though locals seldom refer to it as anything except Boon Road. In Cadillac West, a brief portion of M-115 along the lake is occasionally referred to as Sunnyside Drive.

By bicycle
Biking is highly recommended for those staying on or near the lakes. Cadillac has a bike path along the shores of Lake Cadillac, so east-west travel between the downtown and the Cadillac West is convenient. Biking on the local streets is safe, and there are a number of nature trails in the area that provide great off-roading. Bicycle sales, service and supplies are available at Einstein Cycle on Mitchell Street.

On foot
Walking around the downtown area is easy and safe in the summer. As with most cities in the northern part of the country, winter conditions will vary from day to day; even sidewalks which have been shoveled clear will lead to street crossings filled with melting snow and ice, so winter footwear is advisable for walking farther than just to your parked car. Outside of the city limits, particularly in the retail-heavy Haring Township, sidewalks are not always present, and walkers may find themselves on the shoulders of a road.

By taxi
Cadillac Taxi operates an on-demand taxi service within the city. Uber and Lyft rides are also available in the area.

By bus
The Cadillac/Wexford Transit Authority runs a demand response bus service. In the summer the Authority runs a mid-day fixed-route service. The line runs between Cadillac West and the downtown.

By boat
Cadillac surrounds Lake Cadillac and part of Lake Mitchell. The downtown is adjacent to the former, and public docks make it easy to tie up a boat and walk to shops and food.

Many of the restaurants around the lake provide docks.

Launching your own boat or renting is highly recommended. Renting a campsite at Mitchell State Park entitles you to dock your boat in the canal alongside the park.

By snowmobile
The city of Cadillac is surrounded by more than 200 miles of snowmobile trails; visitors to the area should be aware that operating snowmobiles is illegal within the city limits.

See
The downtown, which includes a number of quaint shops, a movie theatre and a park, is picturesque. It is popular with tourists year-round.

Do
The Cadillac area is very popular with tourists who favor active recreation activities. The city surrounds Lake Cadillac and is adjacent to Lake Mitchell. There are a number of public boat ramps; there is a launch on the northwest side of Lake Cadillac, in Kenwood Park, while on the northeast end of Lake Cadillac, next to City Park and the downtown, there is another ramp.

Go next

 * Traverse City  is 1 hour north on M-115 and M-37.
 * Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.5 hours northwest on M-115.
 * Manistee is 1 hour west on M-55.
 * Grand Rapids is 1.5 hours south on US-131.

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Cádiz

Cadiz is the capital of the Cadiz Province in the Andalucia. Cádiz is, in most respects, a typically Andalusian city with a wealth of attractive vistas and well-preserved historical landmarks.

Understand
Cádiz sits on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea. The older part of Cadiz, within the remnants of the city walls, is commonly referred to as the Old Town. It is characterised by the antiquity of its various quarters, among them El Pópulo, La Viña, and Santa María, which present a marked contrast to the newer areas of town. While the Old City's street plan consists of narrow winding alleys connecting large plazas, newer areas of Cadiz typically have wide avenues and more modern buildings. In addition, the city is dotted with numerous parks where exotic plants flourish, including giant trees supposedly brought to Spain by Columbus from the New World.

In 2019, the city had about 117,000 residents.

History
Cádiz is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the oldest in all southwestern Europe. Traditionally, its founding is dated to 1104 BC.

The city was founded by Phoenicians from Tyre, who called it Gadir. Over the years the city changed hands (and names!) many times. It was inhabited by the Romans, destroyed by the Visigoths, rebuilt by the Byzantines, and occupied by the Moors until they were removed in 1262 AD by the Spanish.

Christopher Columbus sailed from Cádiz on his second and fourth voyages, and the city later became the home port of the Spanish treasure fleet.

In the 18th century, it became one of Spain's greatest and most cosmopolitan cities and home to trading communities from many countries. Many of today's historic buildings in the Old City date from this era.

The city has undergone much reconstruction. Many monuments, cathedrals, and landmarks have been cleaned and restored, adding to the charm of this ancient city.

Climate
Cádiz has a Mediterranean climate with very mild winters and warm to hot summers. Cádiz one of the sunniest cities in Europe with more than above 3000 hours of sun a year. Although summer nights are tropical in nature, daytime temperatures are comparatively subdued compared to nearby inland areas such as Jerez and the very hot far inland areas in Andalusia.

By plane
The closest airport is Jerez de la Frontera, about 30 minutes by car or taxi (fixed price ), 1 hour by direct bus, though there are few buses and the schedules do not fit most flights. Trains to Jerez Aeropuerto are usually fit for national flights. There are several daily flights to Madrid and Barcelona (Iberia, Vueling). Ryanair flies daily to London Stansted and Frankfurt Hahn. Other operators fly scheduled, charter, or seasonal flights. The nearest major airports are in Sevilla (1 hour by car, 2 hours by bus or train) and Malaga (2-3 hours by car or bus).

By bus
For Jerez-Cádiz and other medium range timetables see this site. Most long range buses are handled by Comes from the new Central Bus Station, adjacent to the Railway Station.

By train
Frequent trains run to Jerez and about hourly to Seville. A very convenient way to come in from Madrid is with the Talgo train that runs twice a day covering the distance in about 5 hours.

From Jerez to Cadiz fares are only for an adult and  for a child - see train timetable here.

Trains from Seville are around for a single and  for a return. If you get a return you have to book your seat reservation for the way back upon arrival at the station, otherwise you'll be expected to pay the full fare!

One or two intercity trains travel from Cadiz directly to Spain's east coast, no changes required. The journey from Valencia takes around 8h30, passes through a wide variety of landscapes and at a lower price than a high-speed connection via Madrid.

By car
From Madrid, Cordoba and Seville you can use the A4, from Barcelona N340. A taxi ride from Jerez de la Frontera to Cadiz costs about.

By boat
Cádiz is one of two ports in mainland Spain with ferry connections to the Canary Islands. Transmediterranea runs one weekly sailing to and from Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote (36-40 hr). Unfortunately tariffs are relatively high, particularly for non-residents: around for a cabin or  for a recliner, one-way (July 2023). Ferries are modern and comfortable, resembling mini cruise ships.

Commuter ferries run several times per day from Rota and Puerto de Santa Maria, operated by CMTBC. Additionally, Cádiz is a popular destination for cruise ships.

All ferries arrive at the harbour directly adjacent to the old town.

Cruise ships occasionally stop in Cadiz; in particular Cunard line uses Cadiz as a port.

Get around
San Fernando, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Conil, Vejer, Medina Sidonia, Arcos de la Frontera, Jerez

There are 5 bus routes which tour the town and all start and finish at old and new towns, going in a loop. It's per ride. The most central is the number 1 and number 2, which goes right from the old town towards the stadium at the southern end of new town.

The number 7 follows the coastline and goes between the two beaches.

See

 * The old town is characterized by narrow streets connecting squares (plazas), bordered by the sea and by the city walls. Most of the landmark buildings are in the plazas.
 * Archeological remains can be found all around the old town. The massive stone walls and forts surrounding the old town were built after the British naval attack and sacking in 1596 (the "singeing of the Spanish King's beard", in the words of the British commander, Sir Francis Drake), and the forts of San Sebastian and Santa Catalina (and occasionally Baluarte de la Concepción) are open to the public.
 * The church Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, where the first Spanish Constitution was signed, has plenty of marble and bronze plates to honour the representatives from mainland Spain and colonial territories, ranging from Philippines Islands to Central and South America.
 * The Central Market is well worth a visit in the morning, especially the fish section.
 * A modern monument of Cádiz are the huge pylons of the powerline crossing the bay of Cádiz. These 150-metre-high pylons are lattice towers with cylindrical cross section.
 * A modern monument of Cádiz are the huge pylons of the powerline crossing the bay of Cádiz. These 150-metre-high pylons are lattice towers with cylindrical cross section.

Plazas and their landmark buildings
The old town of Cádiz is one of the most densely populated urban areas in Europe, and is packed with narrow streets. The old town benefits, though, from several striking plazas, which are enjoyed by citizens and tourists alike. These are the Plaza de Mina, Plaza San Antonio, Plaza de Candelaria, Plaza de San Juan de Dios, and Plaza de España.

Plaza de Mina
Located in the heart of the old town, Plaza de Mina was developed in the first half of the 19th century. The land had been the orchard of the convent of San Francisco, and was converted into a plaza in 1838. It was then redeveloped again in 1897, and has remained virtually unchanged since that time. The houses which face the plaza, many of which can be classified as neo-classical architecture or built in the style of Isabelline Gothic, were built for the Cádiz bourgeoisie.

The Plaza de la Catedral houses the Cathedral and the Baroque church of Santiago, built in 1635.

Plaza de San Francisco and San Francisco Church and Convent

Located next to Plaza de Mina, this smaller square houses the San Francisco church and convent. It was built in 1566, and was substantially renovated in the 17th century, when its cloisters were added. The Plaza de Mina used to be the convent's orchard.

Plaza San Antonio

In the 19th century, Plaza San Antonio was considered to be Cádiz's main square. The square is surrounded by a number of mansions built in neo-classical architecture or Isabelline Gothic style, once occupied by the Cádiz upper classes. San Antonio church, built in 1669, is also in the plaza.

The plaza was built in the 18th century, and the Spanish Constitution of 1812 was proclaimed here.

Plaza de Candelaria
The Plaza de Candelaria is named after the Candelaria convent, situated in the square until it was demolished in 1873 under the First Spanish Republic, when its grounds were redeveloped as a plaza. The plaza is notable for a statue in its centre of Emilio Castelar, president of the first Spanish republic, who was born in a house facing the square. A plaque situated on another house, states that Bernardo O'Higgins, an Irish-Chilean adventurer and dictator of Chile, also lived in the square.

Plaza de la Catedral and the Cathedral
One of Cádiz's most famous landmarks is its cathedral. Work on this cathedral started in 1722 and was supervised by the architect Vicente Acero, who had also built the Granada Cathedral. Acero resigned from the project and was succeeded by several other architects. As a result, this largely Baroque-style cathedral was built over a period of 116 years, and, due to this drawn-out period of construction, the cathedral underwent several major changes to its original design. Though the cathedral was intended to be a baroque edifice with some rococo elements, it was completed in the Neoclassical architecture|neoclassical style. Climb to the top of the North Tower for a nice view of the entire city.

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. With the demolition of the city walls in 1906 the plaza increased in size and a statue of the Cádiz politician Segismundo Moret was unveiled. Overlooking the plaza, the Ayuntamiento is the town hall of Cádiz's Old City.

Plaza de España and the monument to the Constitution of 1812

The Plaza de España is a large square close to the port. It is dominated by the Monument to the Constitution of 1812, which came into being as a consequence of the demolition of a portion of the old city wall.

Plaza de Falla and the Gran Teatro Falla (Falla Grand Theater)
The theater was built between 1884 and 1905 over the remains of the previous Gran Teatro. The outside was covered in red bricks and is of a neo-Mudéjar or Moorish Revival style.

The Constitution of 1812 Bridge, also known as La Pepa Bridge, is a new bridge across the Bay of Cádiz, linking Cádiz with the town of Puerto Real.

This is one of the highest bridges in Europe, with 5 km in total length. It is the third access to the city, along with the San Fernando road and the Carranza bridge.

Tavira tower
This tower was located on a high point in the city, near the Central Market (Mercado de Abastos), 45 m above sea level. It was chosen by the Navy as their official lookout in 1787. It is the tallest of the towers which still dot the Cádiz skyline. There is a camera obscura, a room that uses the principle of the pinhole camera and a specially prepared convex lens to project panoramic views of the Old City onto a concave disc. One of the towers that was used by merchants to watch out for their ships returning home from the Americas, it provides a birds-eye view of the old part of town.

Admiral's House

The Casa del Almirante is a palatial house, adjacent to the Plaza San Martín in the Barrio del Pópulo, which was constructed in 1690 with the proceeds of the lucrative trade with the Americas. The exterior is sheathed in exquisite red and white Genoan marble. The colonnaded portico, the grand staircase under the cupola, and the hall on the main floor are architectural features of great nobility and beauty.

Old customs house
Situated within the confines of the walls which protect the flank of the port of Cádiz are three identical adjacent buildings: the Customs House, the House of Hiring and the Consulate. Of the three, the former had been erected first, built in a sober neo-classical style and of ample and balanced proportions. The works began in 1765.

Palacio de Congresos
Cádiz's refurbished tobacco factory offers international conference and trade-show facilities.

Roman theatre
The Roman theatre was discovered in 1980, in the El Pópulo district, after a fire had destroyed some old warehouses, revealing a layer of construction that was judged to be the foundations of some medieval buildings; the foundations of these buildings had been built, in turn, upon much more ancient stones, hand-hewn limestone of a Roman character. Systematic excavations have revealed a largely intact Roman theatre.

The theatre, constructed during the 1st century BC, is the second-largest Roman theatre in the world, surpassed only by the theatre of Pompeii.

Pylons of Cádiz
The Pylons of Cádiz are electricity pylons of unusual design, one on either side of the Bay of Cádiz, used to support huge electric-power cables. The pylons are 158 m high.

City walls and fortifications
Las Puertas de Tierra originated in the 16th century. Once consisting of several layers of walls, only one of these remain today. By the 20th century it was necessary to remodel the entrance to the Old City to accommodate modern traffic. Today, the two side-by-side arches cut into the wall serve as one of the primary entrances to the city.

El Arco de los Blancos is the gate to the Populo district, built around 1300. It was the principal gate to the medieval town. The gate is named after the family of Felipe Blanco who built a chapel (now disappeared) above the gate.

El Arco de la Rosa ("Rose Arch") is a gate carved into the medieval walls next to the cathedral. It is named after captain Gaspar de la Rosa, who lived in the city during the 18th century. The gate was renovated in 1973.

The Baluarte de la Candelaria (fortress or stronghold of Candlemas) is a military fortification. Taking advantage of a natural elevation of land, it was constructed in 1672. Protected by a seaward-facing wall that had previously served as a seawall, Candelaria's cannons were in a position to command the channels approaching the port of Cádiz. It is now used as a cultural venue.

The Castle of San Sebastián is also a military fortification and is situated at the end of a road leading out from the Caleta beach. It was built in 1706.

The Castle of Santa Catalina is also a military fortification at the end of the Caleta beach. It was built in 1598 following the English sacking of Cádiz two years earlier. It is used for exhibitions and concerts.

Do

 * Admire the sunset at Playa de la Caleta at the northern end of the old town. The main beaches (Santa Maria del Mar, Victoria, and Cortadura) start at the edge of the old town, continue all along the new town, and on alongside the road to San Fernando. In total some 10 km of the widest, cleanest beaches you will find in Europe, with safe bathing from around May to October. The summer heat is usually tempered by an Atlantic breeze, although on days when the Levante blows beware of flying sand.
 * Victoria Beach is a short bus ride (number 7 or number 2) away from the old town and is beautiful with clean water and lots of activities including beach football and volleyball, surfing and kite flying all available.
 * Football: Cádiz CF were relegated in 2024 and play soccer in Segunda División, the second tier. Their home ground is Nuevo Mirandilla (capacity 20,700) south end of city island.
 * Carnaval in Cadiz is one of the oldest and best in Spain, often cited as the third biggest Carnaval celebration in the world. Usually in February, the weekend before Ash Wednesday is consistently the loudest and most eventful so be sure to check the calendar. Singing, dancing and costumes run for the whole week. Informal groups (chirigotas, cuartetos, coros, comparsas and romanceros) sing at the old town streets, usually with strong critics on local, national and international politics, the jet set, and just about anything/anybody, up to the Royal Family. Make your travel plans early as most accommodation gets booked months in advance and be prepared to spend almost double for the week of Carnaval. One way to experience Carnaval on the dime, and perhaps the preferred way of Andalusian locals, is to board an afternoon train heading to Cadiz, spend the night singing and dancing, then catch the first train back in the morning. Expect singing, dancing, costumes and drinking on all trains. Sleeping on the public beach is also another popular option, though be sure to bring a blanket or sleeping bag, both of which can be stored in lockers at the train station; expect company and use common sense.
 * Semana Santa (Easter or Holy Week) is less formal than in Sevilla, and probably more authentic and emotive an experience for that.

Buy
Standard souvenirs can be found at several shops in Calle Pelota, Calle Compañía, Calle San Francisco and Plaza de Candelaria.

Eat
In Cadiz you will find some of the best and freshest fish and shellfish in the world. They are best eaten as simply cooked as possible: plain boiled shellfish (in varying sizes from tiny prawns up to lobsters), grilled or baked whole fish such as lubina (bass) or dorada (bream), or deep fried with a light flour coating (especially puntillitas (baby squid) and boquerones (anchovies)).

To eat not too expensive fish and shellfish, you can look at Calle Zorrilla (several tapas bars and street vendors) or Calle de la Palma (several restaurants with open air terraces).

For a splurge, the best place in town is Restaurante El Faro (Calle San Félix. But even here food can be not very expensive, if you stand at the bar and eat only tapas.

Drink
Fino, a (16% alcohol) bone dry sherry (or Jerez), or manzanilla, a similar wine from Sanlucar de Barrameda, is the perfect aperitif with olives or a prawn or two. Drinking more than a couple of glasses may spoil your focus on the rest of the meal. The best local white wine (and one of the most popular in Spain) is Barbadillo, made from the same grape but considerably lighter (11%). You should visit Taberna de la Manzanilla, one of the oldest bars and wine merchants in town, selling nothing but sherry wines. No tapas but just 2 complimentary olives per glass of wine. Forget about local red wine. Quality is far below other Spanish areas producing red wines, such as Rioja or Ribera de Duero.

Budget
Calle Marques de Cadiz has several budget options, doubles at about with shared bath.

Connect
As of June 2022, Cádiz has 4G from MasMovil/Yoigo, Movistar and Vodafone, and 5G from Orange.

Go next

 * Jerez de la Frontera, which gives its name to sherry, is only 22 km away on the mainland.
 * Seville has an excellent old city centre.
 * For Portugal travel via Seville — there's no crossing further downstream as the Guadalquivir broadens into a great wetland.

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Cadiz (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Cadiz or Cádiz:

Spain

 * Cádiz (province) - A province in the Andalucia region of Spain.
 * Cádiz - The capital of Cadiz (province).

Philippines

 * Cadiz (Philippines) - A city in Negros Occidental.

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Cádiz (province)

Cádiz is a province in the Andalusia region of Spain. Tourists are drawn to the region mainly for the kilometres of mostly wide sandy beaches behind protective dunes along the Costa de la Luz. In the nearby hinterland, in the nature parks of the Sierra Grazalema and Sierra Alcornocales, there is a quiet mountain landscape with beautiful hiking trails and spectacular views. The mountain villages there are lined up in a Ruta de Pueblos Blancos (route of the white villages), which crowns the experience of nature. However, the same flair can also be experienced in many of the coastal villages.

Cities

 * — provincial capital and oldest city in Western Europe
 * — the gateway to Morocco
 * — at the northern entrance of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
 * — a fishing port on the south-west coast of Cádiz province
 * — a beautiful town on the Costa de la Luz with a striking lighthouse
 * — just across the Cádiz bay from the city of Cádiz
 * - The province's largest city, famous for its cathedrals and cherry wine.
 * – the gateway to Gibraltar
 * — one of the largest seaside resorts on the Costa de la Luz
 * — a town perched high on a hill with a magnificent church, and a Moorish castle
 * — part of the "sherry triangle", it is famous for beach horse-racing and flamenco music
 * — at the southernmost tip of the Spanish mainland, this town is well known for its picturesque old town and as a hotspot for windsurfers and kiteflyers
 * — this pueblo blanco is a mountain town found between two national parks

Other destinations

 * — Cape on the Atlantic Ocean, steeped in history, near the site of a famed battle between the British navy, and the combined French and Spanish navies in 1805
 * Parque natural de La Breña y Marismas del Barbate to the south, between the coastal towns of Los Canos de Meca and Barbate
 * Baelo Claudia is a well-preserved Roman city with an ancient fish sauce factory
 * Puerto de la Paloma offers a great panoramic view under vultures
 * El Palmar, a surfing paradise between Conil and Vejer
 * above Sotogrande is probably Spain's top golf course.

Understand
In contrast to the Costa del Sol on the Mediterranean, the wind-blown coast is much more varied with intermediate cliffs and narrow bays underneath, but above all it is not yet so developed by mass tourism. What is particularly striking is the absence of huge apartment complexes. Most of the time, the focus of accommodation options is on small, often family-run hotels or holiday apartments. The Spanish Atlantic coast offers special attractions, especially for windsurfers, while beach holidaymakers, on the other hand, have to be prepared for an occasionally harsher climate.

The province of Cádiz was shaped by the Moors until the 13th century, and the town centres developed at that time have often been preserved to this day. The area was hotly contested at the time of the Christian reconquest, the many castles and watchtowers still bear witness to this today. The addition "de la frontera" for many place names also comes from this time when the respective places were border towns between the Moorish and Christian sides.

For centuries, the area has lived on tuna fishing and its processing, which can still be seen today in the public buildings. In most of the fortifications, small fish processing facilities are integrated, which were important centers of public life until the last century.

The largest and economically most agile city is Jerez, but most of the inhabitants gather around the bay (Bahia) of Cádiz, which seems to grow together with the area of Chiclana more and more into a single economic area.

Talk
The people of Cádiz speak Spanish, although there are many varied dialects in each town, encompassed in the Andalusian dialect. The local Andalusian dialect is mainly characterized by a mumbling omission of consonants (Cádiz becomes Cái). The province of Cádiz generally belongs to the lisping part of Andalusia.

By train
The province of Cádiz is connected by train with Seville, Córdoba and Madrid, with 2 daily TALGO and with Barcelona with 1 daily TALGO.

By plane
By plane, Jerez airport (about 30 minutes by car, €46 by taxi) has daily flights from Madrid and Barcelona (Iberia, Spanair and Vueling), and from several English cities (Ryanair). Gibraltar airport has flights from London.

By road
It is connected by Autopista with Seville and Malaga.

By sea
There are very frequent ferries to North Africa (Tarifa - Tangier, Algeciras - Tangier and Algeciras - Ceuta).

By bus
Schedules for Jerez-Cádiz and other routes are available online. Most of the long-distance buses leave from the Comes station in the Plaza de la Hispanidad.

See
Many of the pueblos blancos (white villages) are to be found in Cadiz. In particular, Alcala de los Gazules, Grazalema, and Zahara de la Sierra are very attractive and excellent walking centres.

 * Camara Oscura. The Camara Oscura is a periscope type system mounted on the top of an old tower. It projects its image into a horizontally mounted concave dish about 6 foot in diameter. What you see is a real-time projection of the city, people hanging their laundry on rooftop balconies, birds flying by and ships passing each other out on the ocean. Moving pictures!

Do

 * A two-week flamenco festival takes place in Jerez de la Frontera every year at the end of February.
 * Feria del Caballo, the horse fair, the festival week is at the beginning of May in the González de Hontoria Parkin Jerez de la Frontera. It dates back to 1284 and was initially a cattle market. There are numerous events, show jumping tournaments, dressage competitions, horse rallies, exhibitions and auctions.
 * The Carnival in Cadiz is famous nationwide. In addition to a parade with themed wagons, small groups roam the streets and talk about current events. This "cabaret" as well as the appropriate costumes are practiced all year round, here too the best are awarded at the end. Similar to Rio de Janeiro, the carnival here lasts a week longer. The best groups are allowed to show their skills in the streets the following weekend. Unfortunately you need a very good knowledge of Spanish or Andalusian to understand the sophisticated puns.

Eat
One of the things that visitors will always remember about Cadiz is the food. It is typical to eat "little fish" and the delicious prawns, but there are some inland villages where hare, partridge, and some game specimens are cooked. At night there are many bars that open along the promenades and you can really enjoy the tranquility of the sea and the charm of Cadiz. It is a beautiful place to which adding gastronomy becomes luxurious. In Chipiona there is a bar called "El Salaito", where you can eat very well.

Drink
Sanlucar de la Barameda, Jerez de la Frontera, and Puerto de Santa Maria, form what is known as the Sherry Triangle in the Cadiz province. Each city specializes in particular types of sherry; Sanlucar produces Manzanilla which is soft enough to taste like a white wine and Jerez produces Fino which is a very dry sherry.

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Caen

Caen is the capital of the Calvados department in northern France. With a population of 115,000, it is the largest city in Lower Normandy.

Understand
Caen is a college city and thus very active. It is a modern city; four-fifths of it was demolished in 1944 and rebuilt in the 1950s and 1960s. However, some old buildings remain, especially churches.

In summer, tourists (mainly British and German) gather in Normandy for Second World War memorials and the Memorial for Peace. Caen is an excellent base for visits to the D-Day beaches.

Caen itself and the surrounding area saw intense fighting starting shortly after the landings on June 6, 1944. The village of Carpiquet, which is a bit west of Caen near the ring road and the E46 highway, has the Caen airport so it was strategically important and also saw heavy fighting.

By car
From Paris, by A13 (toll). From Cherbourg by N13. From Rouen, by A13 or N175 (toll). From Rennes, by A84. From Tours and Le Mans, by N138, via N158, at Sées.

By train
Trains leave about every 2 hr from Paris Saint-Lazare station to Caen and Cherbourg. The trip takes about 2 hr and costs €33.30. If you book early, you can get tickets as cheap as €15. Out of rush hours, tickets cost €22.40 for people under 25.

The train posting in Paris St-Lazare can be confusing to the first-time traveller. The train line number ("la voie") is not posted until 15-20 min before the departure, so do not panic if you arrive earlier than that (notice that the train will be at a line number near the office "Grandes Lignes"). Look for the train heading to Cherbourg. Caen will not be the listed destination, as it is a stop along the way. Do not forget to punch ("composter") your ticket in one of the yellow machines before boarding to validate your ticket.

Caen's train station is a 15-20 minute walk from the centre of the city, and is served by public transport frequently.

By ferry
Ferries cross the Channel from Portsmouth (UK) to Ouistreham, 15 km north of Caen with buses from the ferry terminal to Caen train station.

Get around
The bus verts will get you around Normandy easily. Within Caen and its close suburbs, use the bus and tramway network, called twisto. The consist of 3 lines, two of which pass the SNCF railway station. The tourist information centre in central Caen provides timetables and excellent maps of the city's public transport network.

See

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Do

 * D-Day beaches. Caen is close enough to the D-Day sites to act as a base from which to explore the D-Day sites. It is a short train ride from Caen to Bayeux. From Bayeux train station, you can catch a bus to some of the D-Day beaches but services are infrequent; if you want to see more than one of the beaches you should rent a car or join a guided tour. On the bus website there is a map of the bus route to the D-Day beaches. Bus No. 70 takes you to Omaha beach, the American cemetery, and to Pointe Du Hoc. Bus No. 74 takes you to Arromanches beach, the location of the Mulberry harbours. Buses are few and far between. Many companies offer guided tours to the battle sites from Caen or Bayeux, and the Memorial for Peace runs half-day tours of the landing beaches.
 * Football: SM Caen play soccer in Ligue 2, the second tier in France. Their home ground (capacity 20,300) is 3 km west of city centre.
 * Football: SM Caen play soccer in Ligue 2, the second tier in France. Their home ground (capacity 20,300) is 3 km west of city centre.

Eat
Caen's local delicacy is called tripes à la mode de Caen - tripe and vegetables stewed in cider - and is nicer than it sounds. The official recipe, closely guarded by a guild of tripe butchers, is written in the form of a poem. The Vaugueux is full of restaurants.

Drink
The Rue Ecuyère, near to the Rue Saint Pierre is famous for its bars. If you are looking for a pub, you will find some at the harbour located Quai Vendeuve.

Go next

 * The little 17th-century harbor of Honfleur (65 km north-east)
 * The Pays d'Auge, typical landscapes and villages, horse farms (Le Haras du Pin is the most famous one), cheeses, cider, roman churches and half-timbered houses
 * Deauville, the century-old-sea resort for the upper-class
 * The world-famous Mont-Saint-Michel, at the frontier between Normandy and Brittany
 * The Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey)
 * The little sea resort of Granville
 * The fabulous landscapes of the Cotentin area
 * Caen is away from the D-Day beaches

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Caernarfon

Caernarfon is a Royal town in Gwynedd, North-West Wales. Caernarfon is famous for its breathtaking castle and as a stronghold of the Welsh language. The castle and fortified complex is recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the finest examples of late 13th-century and early 14th-century military architecture in Europe. It is one of the best places in the world to hear a living Celtic language, with over 80% of the local population speaking Welsh.

Caernarfon provides a good base for visiting other places of interest in North Wales. A few miles’ drive from Caernarfon is Snowdonia National Park which plays host to the highest mountain in Wales, and Anglesey, home of Beaumaris Castle, the last and largest of the castles to be built by King Edward I in Wales.

Other nearby places worth visiting include: Conwy, Llandudno, the Isle of Anglesey, Bangor, and the castle at Harlech.

Opposite the castle, the, makes a great port of call, offering free local advice for getting the most out of a visit to Caernarfon and its surrounding areas.

Get in
The historic town of Caernarfon is easily accessible by car, air, rail, bus and sea.

By plane
Anglesey Airport is 24 miles away via the A55 and provides weekday links by Highland Airways from Cardiff, South Wales (twice daily). Caernarfon Airport is less than six miles away and has a terminal open for private aircraft. Liverpool John Lennon airport is just 90 miles away via the M56, A55 and A487. Manchester Airport is 98 miles away via the M56, A55 and A487, approximately 1 hr 45 min by car.

By train
The nearest train station is Bangor (about 8-miles away), with trains from Chester, Crewe, Manchester, London Euston, Cardiff, and Holyhead (connecting to Dublin ferry). From London Euston takes about 3 hr 20 min.

By car
The roads are good, with Bangor and the A55 expressway around 15 minutes away. Liverpool and Manchester airports are around two hours, Dublin about three hours (including fast ferry) and Cardiff around four and a half hours.

From London allow five hours for your journey. Exit the M6/J20 onto M56. Follow signs for Queensferry / North Wales onto A55. Exit A55/J9 onto A487 then follow signs for Caernarfon onto the A487 for seven miles.

All-day parking is available behind the castle at a reasonable price, with other car parks more ideally suited to short-term parking.

By bus
From London (via Chester) or Cardiff, National Express operates a daily service to Caernarfon, with numerous pick up points along the way.

The town is also served by local bus routes, mainly from other North Wales towns. There are buses every 15 minutes from Bangor (nearest train station) - just check out Arriva Bus route 5. The route takes about 30 minutes, so getting to Caernarfon by public transport is definitely an option.

Local bus companies include Express Motors, Silver Star, KMP Llanberis, Arriva Cymru and Sherpa Buses (for Snowdonia).

Caernarfon's central bus station is called Penllyn.

By boat
Caernarfon is easily reached from Ireland via the port of Holyhead, and an excellent road network. Take the A55 leaving J9 (first exit after crossing Britannia Bridge) onto A487 then follow signs for Caernarfon onto the A487 for 7 miles. Foot passengers, onward travel is available from Holyhead to Bangor by train and takes 30 minutes, and then Bangor to Caernarfon by bus 20 minutes.

Do

 * Walk around the mainly traffic-free streets of the walled town and along the Menai Straits. Guided tours are also available throughout the year by the North Wales Tour Guide Association.
 * Cycle along the traffic-free routes along the Menai and South almost to Cricieth. Bikes can be hired in Caernarfon from Beics Menai.
 * Football: Caernarfon Town ("The Canaries") play soccer in the Cymru Premier League. That's the top tier within Wales, but mostly amateur and on a par with England's fifth tier National League. Their stadium is The Oval, capacity 3000, south end of town off A4871.
 * Welsh Language - Caernarfon is probably the best place to see, hear and speak the Welsh language. Over 80% of the population speak Welsh, so it is an ideal place to practice a few sentences or just to soak up the authentic Celtic heritage.
 * Learn Welsh on a residential course at the Nant Gwrtheyrn Language and Heritage Centre, situated in a spectacular coastal location around half an hour's drive from Caernarfon.
 * Football: Caernarfon Town ("The Canaries") play soccer in the Cymru Premier League. That's the top tier within Wales, but mostly amateur and on a par with England's fifth tier National League. Their stadium is The Oval, capacity 3000, south end of town off A4871.
 * Welsh Language - Caernarfon is probably the best place to see, hear and speak the Welsh language. Over 80% of the population speak Welsh, so it is an ideal place to practice a few sentences or just to soak up the authentic Celtic heritage.
 * Learn Welsh on a residential course at the Nant Gwrtheyrn Language and Heritage Centre, situated in a spectacular coastal location around half an hour's drive from Caernarfon.
 * Learn Welsh on a residential course at the Nant Gwrtheyrn Language and Heritage Centre, situated in a spectacular coastal location around half an hour's drive from Caernarfon.

Buy
Caernarfon has some nice independent shops in the pleasant streets of the walled town. Palas Print sells books, music and coffee, with a good Welsh language selection.

There is also a nice small clothes and accessories shop. Na Nog on the square is an option for presents with a local flavour, like children's clothing with a Welsh theme. For a larger choice of shops, head to Bangor, Llandudno or perhaps Conwy.

Eat
There are a decent number of places to eat within and around the old town walls, in particular the small streets nestled along the western town wall. There are also a few places on the town square. Serving hours can be odd, and without good planning you could end up hungry. However there are still places which serve food all day, including the Black Boy Inn and Anglesey Arms.

 * Black Boy Inn - Popular with both locals and tourists. It has a great locally sourced menu.
 * Anglesey Arms - Great setting on sunny day, with good hearty food and stunning views of the Menai straights.
 * Y Castell - Hotel on Y Maes (town square) formerly known as 'the Castle', refurbished and serving excellent food all day and evenings.

Cafes in Caernarfon include:

 * Crempogau-Just Pancakes - friendly service, offering the best pancakes in town!

Takeaways in Caernarfon include:

 * Bella Pizza Offering good, reasonably priced pizzas just down the road from the Celtic Royal. Vaguely friendly service.
 * Lee's One of the best Chinese takeaways in Caernarfon.

Drink
Drinking is a popular option for nights in Caernarfon. There is a decent selection of small pubs in and around the walls.

B&Bs, hostels and self-catering cottages
An array of accommodation options are dotted in and around the Caernarfon area comprising B&Bs, hostels and quality-assured self-catering facilities ranging from modern flats, converted units on farm complexes to fully residential traditional Snowdonia farmhouse cottages.

Holiday parks and camping
There are several high quality holiday parks and caravan sites in an around Caernarfon offering stunning views and access to plenty of great outdoor activities.

Go next
A number of World Heritage Sites and stunning castle towns lie less than a few miles drive away from Caernarfon, making it a great base for exploring North Wales:

 * Snowdonia National Park - 3 miles
 * Anglesey - 11 miles
 * Beaumaris - 13 miles
 * Conwy - 25 miles
 * Harlech - 27 miles
 * Porthmadog - 20 miles

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Caerphilly

Caerphilly (Welsh: Caerffili) is a town in Glamorgan, South Wales.

By car
Caerphilly is just a few miles north of Cardiff, on the A469 road.

By train
Transport for Wales run services to from Penarth via both Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central stations.

By bus
Bus number 26 starts from Cardiff Bus Station and goes to Caerphilly. In fact you can cover Castell Coch on the way to Caerphilly, because the bus stops very close to Castell Coch (in the village of Tongwynlais, on its way from Cardiff to Caerphilly. A 'Network Dayrider' ticket (£7.00/adult) will give you access to all Cardiff buses, and all buses in South East Wales, including Bus 26, for the day. A one-way ticket just for Caerphilly will cost less.

By bicycle
Leave Cardiff Castle in the direction of Pontypridd on the Taff trail and follow signs to Caerphilly, on National Cycle Network Route 4 and Celtic Trail East, after Tongwynlais

Eat
The hard, white Caerphilly Cheese, which was originally made in the surrounding countryside and sold at the market in the town. Production of the real farmhouse Caerphilly died out during World War II as milk production was diverted to the large cheddar factories, but the practice has been revived in recent times.
 * Caerphilly Mountain snack bar, Mountain Rd, Caerphilly CF83 1JA, +44 29 2088-5050
 * Caerphilly Mountain snack bar, Mountain Rd, Caerphilly CF83 1JA, +44 29 2088-5050
 * Caerphilly Mountain snack bar, Mountain Rd, Caerphilly CF83 1JA, +44 29 2088-5050

Go next

 * Pontypridd
 * Newport (Monmouthshire)
 * Cardiff

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Caesarea

Caesarea (Hebrew: Qeysarya, קיסריה) is a national park on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, in the northern part of the Sharon region. The park encompasses a vast archaeological site that showcases the remains of the Roman Imperial city of Caesarea Maritima. Herod, the king of Judea, reconstructed and developed the city from 13-25 BC, making it a hub of commerce, culture, and government. He named the city in honor of Augustus Caesar. The site is 50 km north of Tel Aviv and several kilometers north of Hadera.

During the Roman period, Caesarea served as the capital of the holy land until the late Byzantine era, playing a crucial role in the region's history. Nowadays, the park offers the visitors a glimpse into the city's grandeur and its significant role in the past.

The nearby picturesque Mediterranean coast also has some of the most beautiful beaches in Israel, attracting tourists from far and wide.

Adjacent to the national park, there is a small and affluent town called Caesarea, which had a population of approximately 5,300 residents in 2019.

Understand
Caesarea became known in the first century BCE, when Herod the Great built one of the largest ports in the eastern Mediterranean on the spot. The city continued to flourish through the Byzantine era. For most of the Muslim period it was a notable city, and the Crusaders built impressive city walls which still stand. However, by the Ottoman period Caesarea was either uninhabited or home only to a small village.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Baron Edmond James de Rothschild purchased much of the land around Caesarea. With the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, the Rothschild family gifted these holdings to the Caesarea Foundation. Caesarea is therefore the only locality in Israel which is managed by a private organization (the Caesarea Development Corporation), rather than a municipal governmental organization. Today Caesarea is considered one of the most upscale residential developments in Israel. The current Baron de Rothschild still maintains a home in Caesarea, as do many other wealthy and influential individuals and foreign residents. It is also home to Israel’s only 18-hole golf course, a luxury hotel, a vacation village, miles of sandy beaches, and a series of attractive restaurants, galleries and boutiques huddled around the Mediterranean cove.

And, of course, visitors marvel at its extraordinary archeological attractions, not least of which is the Roman theatre, where concerts, entertainment extravaganzas and the annual International Opera Festival are held.

Get in
Hitchhiking to or Caesarea is possible and rather easy.

By car
Caesarea National Park is on the coastal road, near the city of Caesarea and Kibbutz Sdot Yam and west of Or Akiva. Take the coastal road or the old Tel Aviv-Haifa highway number 2 to the interchange near the Orot Rabin power station. An alternate route is to drive to the park via Or Akiva.

By bus
The simplest and fastest way is to take an intercity bus to on the Route 2 motorway. From Tel Aviv (or intermediate points), take bus 910, running about hourly. From Haifa, take bus 910 or 947 from the Carmel Beach CBS. When you get off the bus, walk 20 minutes west (towards the sea) along the road, and you will be at the Caesarea ruins. There is a pleasant bike/foot path for this walk, separate from the road.

If this is too much walking (which it might be on a hot summer day), then you can take one of the buses that stop right at the ruins - routes 9, 76, or 80 from Binyamina (7 km), Hadera, and Pardes Hana respectively. (You can also catch the 9 and 80 at Or Akiva interchange.) Beware that these routes are very slow, as they make a circuit through all the neighborhoods of Caesarea before reaching the ruins. They are also infrequent - each route runs no more than 10 times a day.

Get around
The main ruins form a single national park which is easy to walk around (though lacking in shade, so bring a hat).

The other sites are far enough apart that a vehicle can be useful, particularly on a hot day. But walking between them is also a reasonable option. Even the distance between Caesarea and Jisr az-Zarqa, if you stay there, can be managed on foot - 5 km along the beach.

Do

 * Surfing is possible here - ask at Juha's Guesthouse.

Buy
Some small shops can be found in Jisr az-Zarqa and a supermarket right next to Juha's Guesthouse.

Eat
The Caesarea National Park holiday area has several restaurants that cater for the visiting folks.

In Jisr az-Zarqa inexpensive falafel (₪8) and shawarma can be found.

Drink
Juha's Guesthouse has got beer in the fridge for its guests, even though the town is pretty much alcohol free due to being Muslim.

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 * Haifa – The second-holiest city in the Bahai faith, including its great garden down the northern slope of the city.
 * Nazareth – The largest Arab city in Israel and best known as the home of Joseph and Mary.
 * Jezreel Valley – Famous for Tel Megiddo (Armageddon) National Park and Mount Gilboa overlooking it. Reachable by bus via Olga Junction (e.g. bus 947, then 825).
 * Druze Villages in the Carmel Range: 30min by service taxi (monit sherut) or longer by bus, line number 37א, to the closer village of Isifya or the more distant village of Daliyat el-Carmel. The tourist-oriented bazaar has inexpensive shops and you can top off the visit in one of the excellent Mid-Eastern restaurants.
 * Tel Aviv – A big and the most cosmopolitan city in Israel, well known for its club culture.

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Cafayate

Cafayate is a city in Salta (province). Cafayate is known for its vineyards and for its fantastic rock formations.

By bus
Salta - 4 hours 6 daily departures $75 with FlechaBus (Jan 2013)

Tucumán - 5 hours, 4 daily departures $106 with Aconquija (Feb 2012) **the route is sometimes closed during the rainy season

Remis
Salta - 3 hours, cars leave in front of the Teleferico. Cost for thee one-way trip was about USD 40 (blue rate) in October 2023.

Get around
Town may be explored on foot, there are several place which hire bicycles to explore the vicinity.

See
The vineyards (bodegas), the Quebrada de Cafayate.

Do
You can take a taxi or drive just 10 minutes southwest out of town to Las 7 Cascadas del Rio Colorado. You can do a hike there passing different waterfalls and a cave. Just be aware that since a year (2021) it is obligatory to go with a guide if you're not a local, even though it is not a national park. Apparently some people got lost on the trail in the past. The guides have quite an aggressive, 'maffioso' style of approaching you. Unfortunately it is not negotiable.

Buy
Casa Cultural Pedro Lavaque - half a block off of the main square, they have very nice items. Closed on Sundays and Mondays, it seems.

Eat
Traditional empanadas, tamales and humitas are easy to find and delicious. Be sure to try ice cream made from local wines - Ruta Nac. 40 between C.Q de Nino and Cordoba has a few ice cream shops.

Sleep
Accommodation is generally no problem in Cafayate, there are a multitude of cheap small hostels as well as more expensive and more luxurious hotels.

 * El Balcon Hostel, centrally located, offering free breakfast, WIFI, internet, kitchen use, outdoor patio areas, dorms from AR$50 (Feb 2012)
 * Killa Cafayate, hotel de charme located in the heart of town offers buffet breakfast, swimming pool, car parking, wireless Internet. The hotel receives guests from all over the world. Gay friendly
 * Vieja Posada, steps from the main square, gorgeous large green property with a pool, breakfast included, WiFi, very good restaurant on site. Cheapest double room is around USD 40 (using the “blue” rate). (Updated October 2023)
 * Vieja Posada, steps from the main square, gorgeous large green property with a pool, breakfast included, WiFi, very good restaurant on site. Cheapest double room is around USD 40 (using the “blue” rate). (Updated October 2023)

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 * Salta ー medium-sized city with gorgeous colonial architecture
 * Purmamarca ー very touristy but beautiful town

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Cagayan

Cagayan is a province in the Cagayan Valley region of Luzon.

Cities

 * — The provincial capital
 * — Rural municipality housing the new Cagayan North International Airport. The guide also covers the nearby towns of Gattaran and Lasam.
 * — Northern terminus of the Cagayan Valley Road
 * — A pair of towns at the boundary with Ilocos Norte
 * — Gateway to Palaui Island
 * — A pair of towns at the boundary with Ilocos Norte
 * — Gateway to Palaui Island

Other destinations

 * — Island and nature sanctuary which is home to numerous endemic species of animals
 * — National park and protected area off the northeastern tip of Cagayan.

History
Cagayan has been inhabited since prehistoric times, through anthropological and archaeological finds such as the Callao Man, and the Lal-lo and Gattaran Shell Middens. The first inhabitants are hunter-gatherers specialized in hunting mollusks; they were believed to be Negritos (Atta) based on anthropological evidence. Migrations of Austronesians (or Malays), the ancestors of most of the native groups such as the Ibanag, Gaddang, Itawes and some Igorot tribes, have driven the Negritos into the mountains at the eastern coast.

Civilizations have thrived long in the province before Spanish colonization. Locals have traded with the Chinese and Japanese, and there are also records of a Japanese pirate kingdom in Cagayan, which lasted until 1582.

The Spaniards first came in 1581, on an expedition to explore the areas north of the Caraballo mountain range and east of the Cordillera Central, and convert the locals to Catholicism. Conquistador Juan de Salcedo, sent to explore the coast of northern Luzon, also landed at the areas now occupied by the towns of Pamplona and Aparri.

Cagayan used to cover all of the Cagayan Valley region during Spanish times. Founded in 1583 by royal decree, it included all of present-day Cagayan Valley, Batanes, and parts of the provinces of Ifugao, Kalinga and Apayao, until the new provinces were carved out from 1839 afterwards, which are Isabela & Nueva Vizcaya. The original capital was in Lal-lo, then the town of Nueva Segovia, also the namesake of the Roman Catholic archdiocese which now has its seat in Vigan and includes the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, and Benguet.

Climate
Cagayan has all of the three tropical climate regimes of the Philippines, but the two most prominent are the tropical monsoon and the tropical savanna regimes.

 * The tropical savanna climate zone mostly occupies the basin of the eponymous Cagayan River (except at its estuary), which includes the capital at Tuguegarao. There is a dry season from January to April, and temperatures can hit the mark.
 * Most of the province have a tropical monsoon climate, which has a shorter dry season, and low possibility of extreme daytime highs.
 * Mountains at the eastern coast have a rainforest climate, which transitions into temperate oceanic at about above sea level.

The province is at the heart of the typhoon belt, and has weather stations that are vital for typhoon tracking. Typhoons generally strike the province during the rainiest months, from August to October.

Cagayan's overall climate is rainy, with a short dry season lasting from either January or February to April. The northeast monsoon (amihan) from Siberia and moist air masses from the Pacific brings much of the rain, and the province generally gets 85 rainy days a year.

By bus
Buses connect the province with Manila and Ilocos Region, mostly terminating at the capital at Tuguegarao, but there are also buses that head to major towns such as Aparri and Santa Ana.

By car
Asian Highway 26 (AH26) provides the main road link with Manila, though it is possible to take the Santiago-Tuguegarao Road as a shorter alternative. The same highway also provides the main access from Ilocos Region.

From the Cordilleras, the main land route goes through the province of Kalinga.

By plane
Tuguegarao is served by domestic flights from Manila. There is another airport at Lal-lo, which is only served by occasional charter flights.

Get around

 * Magapit Suspension Bridge in Lal-lo is known as "the Golden Gate of Cagayan." It is Asia's first suspension bridge, built in 1978. It spans the Cagayan River at Lallo and is 760 m long, and carries Asian Highway 26.
 * Calesa (horse-drawn carriage): In Cagayan, calesas are common, especially in Tuao and many other municipalities. In Tuguegarao City, they are mixed in traffic with private cars, motorcycles, sidecar motorcycles, jeepneys, trucks, and bicycles.

See

 * Duba Cave (Baggao) is a wet river cave and a swimming cave. Almost all passages with water, which is about 70% of the way to the Skylight Falls, have large breakdowns or walls without handholds along the side so the only way through is to swim. Because of this, you should wear a lifejacket. This will ensure a safe return trip especially after the long swims in.
 * Rio Grande de Cagayan (Cagayan River) — the Philippines’ mightiest watercourse — is the longest and widest river in the country. Small streams originating form Balete Pass, Cordillera, Caraballo and the Sierra Madre Mountains meet other streams. It passes from Aparri traversing Isabela as far as Aurora.
 * Claveria Coast is called the "Coastal Paradise of the Cagayan North."
 * Callao Cave (Penablanca) has seven chambers. It is one of the best known tourist attractions of the province. It is in Barangays Parabba and Quibal, Peñablanca, near Tuguegarao, the capital city of the Province of Cagayan. Callao Cave has a natural cathedral at the first chamber, which was turned into a chapel by the local people. The conditions inside the cave cause stalactites and stalagmites, particularly in the deeper chambers. Every chamber has natural crevices, which let light get in, serving as illumination for the otherwise dark areas.
 * Calvary Hills (Iguig) consist of 11 hectares of rolling hills. It features larger-than-life concrete statues in tableau settings of the 14 Stations of the Cross, depicting Jesus Christ’s suffering and death on Mount Calvary.
 * Basilica Minore Nuestra Señora de Piat (Piat) ("Primary Pilgrimage Center of the North"): The patroness of Cagayan Valley housed at the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat has become the religious fulcrum of people wanting favors of any kind. Visitors may view her history at the Basilica Museum which has an extensive collection of religious items and Our Lady’s vestments and accessories.
 * Bukal ng Buhay (Piat) ("Spring of Life") is said to be a miraculous water that can heal diseases of any kind. It is below the hill where the Basilica of Our Lady of Piat stood.
 * Portabaga Falls (Santa Praxedes) A well-developed resort and inn managed by the local government of Santa Praxedes. It has 5 pools catering the needs of different age levels. Local and foreign tourists come for its natural beauty.
 * Sta. Ana Beaches — from pristine blue waters and fine sand, to rolling hills and enchanting colonial structures, to mystical caves and endearing people — are dubbed as “Untouched Paradise”, “Gateway to the Pacific”, “Game Fishing Mecca”, “Luzon’s Last Frontier” and “Marine Sanctuary”.
 * Calayan Island (Calayan): The island town is a two-hour boat ride from Aparri. It is rich in natural attractions like excellent beaches, archeological sites, endemic flora and fauna, virgin forest, crystal clear blue waters, plus hospitable and gentle people with colorful history.
 * Ar-Aro Cave (Gattaran): Nobody from among the old-timers of Barangay Naddungan, with a population of not more than 800, remembers how this cave got its name. Only a few locals, particularly fishermen, know the place. It was discovered by some of their old folks as a fishing ground for eels and araro, a freshwater fish.
 * Kalamudinan Falls (Baggao) is 26 km from the center of Santa Margarita, Baggao, Cagayan. More than 100 m high and rich in shrimp (locally called udang) and fishes.
 * The Malaueg Church (Rizal) is at the Poblacion of the town. The church was preserved completely by UNESCO and underwent restorations. The church is made entirely of stones that was designed by Spaniards.
 * Magapit Protected Landscape (Lal-lo and Gattaran)
 * Lal-lo and Gattaran Shell Middens (Lal-lo and Gattaran)
 * Palaui Island (Santa Ana)
 * El Presidente Beach Resort and Hotel (Buguey)

Do

 * Swimming
 * Sight-seeing

Eat

 * Enjoy the yummy giant crabs of Buguey
 * Try and indulge with the famous Pancit Batil Patong
 * Gakka, a tiny shell that no-one can resist.

Go next

 * Batanes
 * Isabela

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