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Cadiz is a tiny part of Europe which is situated in the southern tip of Spain, known to be the oldest city of Europe. This city is surrounded with a vast element of water. It was established during 3000 era period, it has reach with marine atmosphere and inviting flamenco music. The old structures that stood in Cadiz remind its historical time before. By the way Cadiz is part of the Andalusia which contributes some of its influences. Some of it is the cuisine they served to the visitors.

Since Cadiz is bound with a vast area of salt water, it is expected that most of their dishes being served are sea foods. Basically fish, clamps, crabs, shrimps, snails and many more, they served it freshly delivered from the salt water. Speaking of foods, you can have it here in Cadiz with its affordable price. Though some of the restaurants offer a high-price of seafood, but absolutely you will never regret the idea of pacing to those restaurants, since all of the foods are very much enduring. Try to sometimes visit the luxurious type of restaurants here in Cadiz and you will experience the unusual taste you have never tasted before.

But if you want something new, bring yourself to the mountainous part of Cadiz where you will meet the old folks of the place. There they served you mostly meat kind of foods catering from the meat of lambs, goats, and cows. It would be more exciting if you wish to join the wild game. This kind of game will challenge you to chase animals and when you successfully hunt it down, they were pleasure to cook it for you. The villagers’ way of doing their cuisine makes it more complicated; it became more palatable and alluring. No question Spain has a great factor in the whole world.

As part of Spain, Cadiz has a lovely temperature that will probably suit your taste for venturing your summer vacation here. With more beauty spots good for sightseeing, maybe you would not feel like going home anymore. If you are confused where to start your journey in Cadiz, you can start the stroll the beach side of the place. You will enjoy the fresh air it takes and smiled on the people enjoying swimming in the beach. And most esplanade part of Cadiz is the Parque Genoves where in just a stone away you will meet the most popular beaches in Cadiz; Playa de la Caleta. On the other hand, in the northern part of the beach found the Castillo de Santa Catalina which was built in 1598 which became the port’s main citadel.

In terms of entertainment, Cadiz was proud of having the Flamenco dance, where it is famous around the world. Flamenco for the Cadiz folks was not just a mere dance but it corresponds a meaning but it means the way of the Cadiz life. Every festivities of Cadiz there are always Flamenco listed in the program. The dance became the most popular entertainment dance amongst the Spanish people.

I never had a good time since June of this year when I was introduced by a friend to the beautiful city of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain. She told me that in Cadiz rebels are welcome to parade themselves in the main thoroughfares. I was kind of shock and I told myself, really? Wow it must have been an interesting place to see. I could already imagine how rebels holding their guns pass by policemen and greets them “hello friend, It’s peacetime”. Huh, kind of unique place.

So, the following morning I packed my bags and proceeded to Spain to take a look at how Cadiz City looks – with the rebels roaming around the downtown. While on the plane, a new friend told me that the rebels I was told was actually about the Cadiz Carnival, where people joining the merriment have to forget the coming fasting days in Lent and instead enjoy the good food, entertainment and lots of fun. The party joiners are actually called the ‘rebels’ who went against the rules of fasting on Holy Week, especially Holy Thursday and Holy Friday. The activity is done on Shrove Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. This new friend narrated me the Carnival story in Cadiz.

Actual witnessing of the Cadiz Carnival
Other people called the Cadiz Carnival a pre-Lent fiesta. It is also a form of excuse for a grand party before the 40-day fasting. This is the third largest carnival next to Rio de Janeiro and Trinidad. People from all walks of life are welcome to join the revelry and merriment such as dances, satirical plays made by groups of people, search for the carnival queen, musical concerts and a lot more.

There is also the famous satirical group Chiriquitos, composed of 7 to 12 people that perform mockery plays on politicians, government and other prominent people in Spain. During the Lenten season people are prohibited from eating meat and attend to merriment. But with this Carnival the people are staging their protest and instead enjoy the luxury of lavish meat preparations and parties. There will be parade around the downtown buy all the participants dressed in costumes, and massive display of firecrackers.

Other places of interest in Cadiz
I enjoyed the merriment and become a rebel myself, a rebel, who go against the traditional fasting during lent. But the following days, I ventured myself in other places of interest the city has to offer to visitors.

I have enjoyed my visits to the old museums, magnificent cathedrals, ancient monuments, and all other architectural sites to behold in Cadiz. I also went to the beautiful beaches to complete my weekend escapade. The beaches in Cadiz are so cool creates an aura of welcoming you and alluring you to go back again in the future. I also enjoyed the best Tapas in fine restaurants, and other typical Andalusian cuisine.

There is the best seafood preparation that enticed me to love Cadiz even more. My cravings for the savory tasting of lobsters, squids, clams, shrimps, sea-snails, prawns had really fascinated me to taste for more in my return to this beautiful Cadiz experience.

Me ? I love Cadiz now. I even want to join the ‘rebels’ in Cadiz.