Cadiz
city · Spain
🧭 Explore Cadiz: what to do & where to go next →Overview
Set in Spain, Cadiz is a mid-size town.
It is home to around 117,000 people.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Jerez Airport (XRY) is the closest airport, roughly 32 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Population | 116,979 |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Nearest airport | Jerez Airport (XRY), 32 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Cadiz is
Cadiz sits in Spain, in the northern part of Europe.
Jerez de la Frontera lies about 22 km to the north-east, Sevilla lies about 99 km to the north and San Fernando lies about 10 km to the south-east.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Jerez Airport (XRY), roughly 32 km away.
Alternative gateways include Gibraltar Airport (GIB, 94 km).
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Find flights to Cadiz →arrives XRY (31.6 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Cadiz is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through XRY.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Jerez de la Frontera (22 km to the north-east); Sevilla (99 km to the north); San Fernando (10 km to the south-east); Chiclana de la Frontera (18 km to the south-east); Puerto Real (9 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on Europe/Madrid time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Cadiz
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Getting around Cadiz
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Cadiz?
- Jerez Airport (XRY) is the closest airport, about 32 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Cadiz?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Cadiz?
- Jerez de la Frontera is one of the closest places, about 22 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Cadiz in?
- Cadiz is in Spain.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.