Cadiz Culinary Treasures

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a leisurely walk through several historical plazas in Old Town as an appetizer of sorts to a tasting of tapas at three traditional taverns. Considered the oldest continually inhabited city in Europe, Cadiz exudes history and its plazas often commemorate key landmarks and influential Spaniards. You will see a monument to Cadiz-born, three-time prime minister Segismundo Moret in San Juan de Dios Square while Cathedral Square features a golden-domed church that took more than a century to complete. The leafy Plaza de las Flores is named for the original flower market that once occupied that space, and flower stalls are still abundant. Walking should whet your appetite for the tapas sampling that will follow at three venues that are local favorites. The exact tapas will depend on what ingredients are freshest, in season and most flavorful. Chances are, seafood will be prominently featured as that is a Cadiz specialty.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through the atmospheric streets of Old Town, which blankets a lengthy peninsula.
• Meander through historical plazas that honor those who influenced Cadiz.
• Dine on tapas made with locally sourced ingredients at three different taverns.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.