17 picture-perfect Instagram spots in Cádiz, Spain

Cádiz is one of the most emblematic cities in Andalusia, Southern Spain. We enjoyed a couple of days in this beautiful city as part of our Andalusia road trip and found many picture-perfect Instagram spots in Cádiz!

And, who doesn’t want nice photos from a trip!?

Considered the oldest city in Western Europe, Cádiz offers the perfect blend of historic buildings, narrow streets, iconic architecture, and dreamy seaside views.

In this blog post, you will find the best Instagram spots in Cádiz with descriptions, photos, and locations where they can be found on Google Maps. We really enjoyed stepping back into the past in Cádiz, Spain. Happy exploring!

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1. Best city views from Torre Tavira

Torre Tavira is an 18th-century watchtower and the highest point in the Old Town. At the time, Cádiz was one of the most important ports in Spain in terms of trade and World exploration.

This tower was built as a watchtower to oversee ships that came to the port. Today, Torre Tavira serves as the best place to see Cádiz city from above. It has a 360-degree platform on the roof where you can see the city in every direction.

The tower also has the first Camera Obscura in Spain installed inside, where you can purchase tickets and join a tour to find out how it works.

You don’t need to join a tour in order to climb to the roof – you can access the viewpoint with a separate ticket and get the best views over Cádiz.

Location: Torre Tavira

2. Seaside views of the Cathedral of Cádiz

Another one of my favorite viewpoints of Cádiz from a different angle is from the Baluarte de Capuchinos fortress, located right next to the seaside promenade.

From here, you get a fantastic view of the city coastline and the majestic Cathedral of Cádiz!

This is also one of my favorite Instagram spots in Cádiz. Just look at those beautiful views! There is another viewpoint along the promenade (Mirador El Vendaval) where you can get another great shot of the coastline and the majestic cathedral. Your choice!

Location: Baluarte de Capuchinos – Mirador El Vendaval

3. Catedral de Cádiz

Catedral de Cádiz is among the most beautiful buildings in Cádiz. The construction of the cathedral started in the first half of the 18th century and lasted for more than 100 years.

It was built in neoclassical and baroque styles. The best time to visit this place is in the morning before the crowds.

At the time of building this cathedral, Cádiz was a booming city, and the massive cathedral was built, in part, as a consequence of that, meaning to impress the trading partners (countries like America) and to present the city as an important, well-off partner.

You can buy entrance tickets at the entrance or online. The same ticket includes a visit to the cathedral, to the crypt underground, and also to the Clock Tower.

The Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Cádiz was one of my favorite places and also one of my favorite Instagram spots in Cádiz!

Climbing to the tower is included in the entrance fee to the cathedral. First, you visit the cathedral, and then at the exit of the cathedral, there is a door to get to the tower.

The climb is long. There is a continuous incline spiraling upwards until the very top of the tower. There are no stairs, but a flat surface leading up. Once you get to the top, you are greeted with panoramic views of the city.

I really recommend walking up there at full hours when the bells ring. It was loud, and it was quite fun to experience the bells ringing! Definitely one of the coolest places and experiences to do in Cádiz!

Location: Catedral de Cádiz

4. Arco de la Rosa

Arco de la Rosa is one of many ancient stone arches in the Old Town of Cádiz. This was probably one of the most beautiful ones because you can see the whole Plaza de la Catedral square through the arch.

The arch is located right next to the cathedral, so it is a convenient place to visit while you are at the cathedral or in the nearby area. It is one of the city’s most popular historic landmarks you can find in the Old Town. Do check it out!

Location: Arco de la Rosa

5. Parque Genovés

Parque Genovés was one of my favorite hidden gems and discoveries in Cádiz! At first, I didn’t think there could be anything special inside a regular city park, but, oh my, this was one of the most unique parks I have ever visited!

Parque Genovés is a unique garden with trees cut in different and cool shapes, tall palm trees, a manmade cliff with caves, and even a waterfall with a pond next to it. What!? And there are even ducks living and swimming in the pond! How cool?

I definitely did not expect to see such a unique place like this in Cádiz. Make sure to pay attention to working hours, because although the visit to the garden is free and it is public, the garden remains closed during the night.

This is a nice place to get some shade during hot days. The park also serves as a quieter place to hide away from the buzz of the city. The garden is well-maintained and looked after, so kudos to the local municipality for creating such a cool and unique oasis!

Parque Genovés is a great place to come to find some of the coolest Instagram spots in Cádiz. There are crazy trees in cool shapes, there is a waterfall, and there are even caves!

We spent quite some time exploring the park and all its unique corners. You can definitely take photo inspiration from me and try to recreate some of my photos, if you wish!

Everywhere you look, there are cool photo spots around you.

My favorite place inside Parque Genovés was the waterfall. It makes this amazing place more alive and authentic. Although the waterfall is artificial, it does create the feeling that you are in a real forest (or even a jungle?).

Parque Genovés is definitely a must-visit place for every visitor to Cádiz! I still recommend checking it out, even if you can only take a short walk through the garden. It is worth it!

Location: Parque Genovés

6. Jardines de Alameda Apodaca

There is another beautiful garden in Cádiz!

One of my absolute favorite places in Cádiz was the promenade along the oceanside – Alameda Apodaca. It is a wide pathway with gardens, restaurants, flower bushes, trees, beautiful benches, and even some old cannons and sentry boxes along the seaside walls.

Somewhere along the way on Alameda Apodaca, you will find a unique garden – Jardines de Alameda Apodaca. It is an absolutely gorgeous seaside garden with overgrown archways full of blooming flower bushes and beautiful ceramic benches.

In Jardines de Alameda Apodaca, you will not only find shelter from the hot sun, a place to relax and take a breath, but also some of the craziest ficus trees you have ever seen. Those tree roots are absolutely massive!

I found some of my favorite Instagram photo spots in Cádiz right here in this garden! If you are looking for some scenic, photo-perfect places, then Jardines de Alameda Apodaca is the place to go to!

Location: Jardines de Alameda Apodaca

7. Garita at Alameda Apodaca

There are even more picturesque corners along Alameda Apodaca, the famous oceanside promenade in Cádiz! Did you know that the promenade is actually the top of the defensive walls of the city and port? That you are basically walking around the defensive walls?

So, along the promenade, you will find many old sentry boxes for city guards (‘garitas’) along with some cannons and ornate metal lanterns.

Although there are multiple ‘garitas’ along the promenade, I found this place you see in the photo to be the most beautiful of all! The combination of lanterns, the sentry box, the defensive walls, and the ocean makes it one of the best places for photos. Imagine this place at sunset!?

Location: Garita at Alameda Apodaca

8. Arco Del Populo

Arco Del Populo is another unique spot in the Old Town and one of the coolest Instagram spots in Cádiz. The iconic stone arch is located in the oldest neighborhood and the heart of the Old Town – El Pópulo (that’s where the name comes from!).

You will find it just a hundred meters away from Arco de la Rosa and the cathedral.

This Old Town stone arch was another one of my favorites! The whole area around the arch feels like stepping back in time a few centuries ago. Easy to imagine how people lived here and used this passage during their walks around the city. Don’t miss it!

Location: Arco Del Populo

9. Puerta de la Caleta

Puerta de la Caleta is an iconic double-arched gateway at Playa de la Caleta beach that leads to a long stretch of paved promenade right into the ocean up to Castillo de San Sebastian, a closed-down island fortress.

The promenade is a very popular walking and running spot for locals. The walk from these gates to the fortress is more than 600 meters long.

We also decided to join the locals and walked it during sunset. It was quite magical! This must be one of the most picturesque Instagram spots in Cádiz, with the stone arches and the ocean all around! A must-visit spot!

Location: Puerta de la Caleta

10. Sunset viewpoint at La Caleta Beach

La Caleta Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Cádiz. People come here to relax, spend time at the beach, play sports, watch the sunset, and so on. It is one of the most beautiful places in the city!

We also visited this beach many times during our stay, and the most memorable time was the last day when we watched the sunset in the ocean from a nearby viewpoint.

Located right in the middle of the beach, there is a unique white building in a curved shape, Underwater Archaeology Center Headquarters. This building and the ocean make for a beautiful and cool photo spot in Cádiz. If you can, definitely come here for the sunset!

Location: Viewpoint of La Caleta Beach

11. Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma

Squished between buildings at the end of a narrow palm-lined cobblestone street filled with restaurants and tables is a charming church, Nuestra Señora de la Palma. I loved this unique photo spot in the Old Town of Cádiz!

The church is one of those special places. It is made out of brown bricks with a long, sharp bell tower. I especially liked how narrow it is.

Despite the small space, everything has a place here and creates a postcard-perfect view. If you happen to be around, come, check it out!

Location: Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma

12. Teatro Romano de Cádiz

Teatro Romano de Cádiz was one of my favorite hidden gems and one of my favorite finds in Cádiz. I did not consider visiting this place at first. Why would I visit a Roman theatre when visiting a Spanish city?

However, it has free entry, and I thought I should give it a go. It turned out to be an architectural marvel. History buffs will love it, and not only them!

We only paid a quick visit to this site, but it was not a big hassle as it is located right in the heart of the Old Town, squished between the houses, maybe 100 meters away from the cathedral.

If you want to take a look at how Cádiz was about 2000 years ago, then this is the place to go. This partly excavated ancient theatre was built by the Romans and could house 20 thousand people! Can you imagine that?

If we’re talking about photos, there is an underground tunnel behind the theatre where you can take some cool and unique photos (see the ones we took above!)! This place is definitely worth visiting, especially because it has free admission!

Location: Teatro Romano de Cádiz

13. Medieval city walls of Cádiz and Arco de los Blanco

But if we’re talking about places that were built by the Spanish, then this one might interest you.

Another unique place located in the Old Town is Arco de los Blanco also known as Puerta de Tierra. It is a Medieval gateway that formed a part of the Medieval city walls and served as an entrance to the city. There are multiple authentic arches preserved to this day.

Next to Arco de los Blanco, you will find remains of the Castillo de la Villa castle and some more fragments of the city walls. Not much to see here, but I really love ancient arches, so I had to mention this place, haha! So stop by if you are in the area!

Location: Medieval city walls of Cádiz

14. Gran Teatro Falla

One of the most beautiful and unique buildings in Cádiz is Gran Teatro Falla, a performing arts theatre.

The iconic theatre was built at the end of the 19th century and features beautiful blue doors with horseshoe-shaped arches and red brick walls. You can definitely notice the influence of Islamic architectural design!

In case you are looking for a beautiful place to shoot some photos, definitely walk by this building. The front of the theatre might be busy, however, I suggest walking around it. There are multiple side entrances with beautiful blue doors where you can get some nice and unique photos.

Location: Gran Teatro Falla

15. Castillo de Santa Catalina

Castillo de Santa Catalina is an oceanside defensive fortress in Cádiz. The entrance to the 17th-century fortress is free, however, it has working hours, so definitely check before going. It is located right next to the famous La Caleta beach.

The fortress offers amazing ocean views and feels like stepping back in time when Cádiz was an important port and trading hub for Spain.

It was imperative to defend the city because of its location. Attackers came from all sides, so this fortress is a unique testimony to the past times this city has experienced.

There are cool photo spots around the castle and the fortress. I especially loved the view of La Caleta Beach Bay, where local fishermen park their boats (most of them in the water).

There is also a little chapel open for visitors inside the walls of the fortress. If you love spending time by the water, I recommend visiting this place! You only need no more than one hour to see everything here!

Location: Castillo de Santa Catalina

16. Parroquia de San Antonio

If you happen to be around, I highly recommend walking by the beautiful Parroquia de San Antonio. With two striking towers, it is one of the most picturesque buildings in Cádiz!

There is a large square next to the church with the same name, Plaza de San Antonio. It is the perfect place to take a beautiful photo of this unique building. It is a cool spot to visit if you have time to wander around the Old Town of Cádiz.

Location: Parroquia de San Antonio

17. Puerta del Barrio de Santa María

It is only fitting for Cádiz to end this list of the best Instagram spots in Cádiz with another stone arch in the Old Town. This time it is Puerta del Barrio de Santa María.

The gateway serves as an entrance to the Santa María neighborhood, which is the cradle of flamenco. We stopped here because it was on our way. Otherwise, it is not worth walking kilometers just to see the arch.

However, it is very beautiful and definitely is one of those places where you feel like stepping back in time a few centuries ago.

Location: Puerta del Barrio de Santa María