In Cadiz, when the sun goes down, there is a cornucopia of nighttime delights to sample. You can head off to the tapas bars and mingle with ebullient customers spilled out onto the pavements. You can choose to chill out in the night clubs that stay open till the wee hours of the morning. You can also hie off to the beach bars (chiringuitos) for a few drinks. You can even take a leisurely boat trip around the coast. Whatever nocturnal activity you choose, you will surely have an enjoyable experience.

During winter, the plazas (squares) of the Old Town teem with night revelers. All the good bars are within easy walking distance from Plaza de Mina and Calle de Manuel Rances. O’ Connells on Plaza San Francisco is a great Irish pub. Marimba Bar on the beachfront is very popular with locals and tourists. Bar Jarra on Calle Jose Agullo plays some of the best Spanish music.

For tapas adventures, Casa Manteca in Corralon de los Carros 66 is a must-visit. It is the best known tavern in Barrio la Vina. It is also the hangout of local bullfighters and flamenco singers and dancers. Taps bars in the Plaza de San Francisco stay open until four in the morning. After that, locals and tourists head off to El Hoyo, a dance club in Calle Manuel Rances.

For serious partying, La Punta de San Felipe, the nightclub strip in Cadiz, is the place to be. Disco Sala Anfiteatro has resident disc jockeys dishing out hip dance music. El Malecon Sala Latino provides serious ballroom dancing.

During summer, focus shifts from the Old Town to the beachfronts. At night, the Paseo Maritimo seafront promenade resonates with life and energy. Locals and tourists converge in the beach bars for drinks and dance music. Others stay to watch the breathtaking sunrise. Beachfront nightspots include Barabass in Calle Munoz Arenillas known for its theme parties. Deep Ocean on Paseo Maritimo 28 is a favourite hangout of gorgeous models. La Cava on Calle Antonio Lopez is a cool flamenco club. Another seafront favourite is the intimate Woodstock Bar in the Edificio Europlaya, Paseo Maritimo 14. It attracts crowds in their 20s and 30s.