Cádiz in 3 Days: My Secret Itinerary for the Soul (No Tourist Traps)
Cádiz in 3 Days: My Secret Itinerary for the Soul (No Tourist Traps) It was a Tuesday sunset in Cádiz when I realized I’d been doing it wrong for years. I’d rushed through the city like a checklist tourist—until I stayed at Hotel Boutique Palacio Corredera (4.9★, 75 reviews) and woke up to the sound of flamenco spilling from a hidden courtyard. That’s when Cádiz stopped being a destination and became a feeling. Here’s how to steal my favorite 3 days, with hotels that make the magic happen. Day 1: Old Town Soul (Where the Real Cádiz Lives) Start at dawn in La Plaza de España —not the touristy part, but the real heart. Grab coffee at Café de la Bóveda (€2.50, 5-minute walk from Palacio Corredera ) while watching fishermen mend nets. For lunch, dive into El Rinconcillo (book ahead! €15 for 3 tapas) for gambas al ajillo so fresh, the shrimp still have their shells. Afternoon? Wander El Barrio de la Viña ’s labyrinthine streets—every corner hides a hidden patio garden. Stay here: P...