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This Parador is a modern tourist hotel next to the Genoves park and
close to the sea in a residential area surrounded by palm trees and impressive
views of the Bay of Cadiz.
The spacious and bright bedrooms that have been carefully decorated, all have panoramic views of the sea and the busy entrance to the famous
port of Cadiz.
This hotel has one hundred thirteen twin bedded rooms, eight rooms with
a double bed and eight suites.
All rooms have air conditioning, telephone, cable television, safety deposit box and a mini
bar. Some rooms are specifically adapted for disabled persons.
Parador facilities include bar and restaurant, heating, lift, piped music, cable TV, free wireless Internet, currency exchange, garage, parking facilities (without security and limited places), garden, and a gift shop.
As with all hotels in the Parador group, the restaurant specialises
in the local dishes and it also has a gluten free menu.
Of particular note are the shrimp and fish dishes
including:
"Fritura gaditana" which is a local dish from Cadiz of fried
fish;
"Lenguado segun costumbre Cadiz" being sole done in Cadiz style;
"Dorada e Estero", locally caught dorada fish caught by the boats from
Estero;
Also available is "turron" which is the nougat manufactured in Cadiz.
It is said that Cadiz was founded over 3000 years ago by Hercules while
resting from his labours. Its inhabitants gained great wealth when it became
the major port of Spain for the trade with the colonies in Latin America.
Relics of these prosperous times can be found in the city museum together
with the more troubled times of the Napoleonic Wars.
Other interesting places to visit in the old area of the town include
the walls and fortresses of Puertas Tierra, the Baroque style cathedral,
the archaeological museum with its collection of Phoenician sarcophagi,
and the San Carmen hospital which has a Greco picture.
On the day of Carnival (the day before the start of lent) the local
festivities have been declared an 'International Touristic Attraction'
as it is one of the most important in Europe. It includes choirs and parades
including the ”chirigotas” (which is a humorous parade)
Also worth visiting is the Horse Fair held in May in Jerez. Whilst there,
taste the sherry in its birthplace and also see flamenco dancing.
The Parador provides an ideal holiday location for all ages. The young
will enjoy the special program of entertainment provided.
Others will enjoy the beach and water sports, the swimming pool, the
gymnasium and sauna.
It is a convenient spot for those wanting to visit the inland 'white
villages' the caves or the mountains. Also worth a visit is the British
enclave of Gibraltar although border restriction often result in long delays.
At the Parador there is a function room with a capacity for 800 people.
Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 45 kms, the nearest train station is 2 kms away and the nearest port is approximately 1,5 kms away.
Pets are not allowed the hotel.
The Parador of Cadiz will be closed from 1 November 2009 to 2 November 2011.
A luxury modern Parador hotel near Cadiz in Andalucia southern Spain.
Map with location Parador Cadiz comments
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