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Where can I park in Cádiz?

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Where can I park in Cádiz? The city of Cádiz is one of the most difficult places to find parking, especially in its historic center. Finding a place to park in Cádiz can become a real chore and ruin the day for someone who decides to use their car to visit the oldest city in Europe. Free parking spaces are practically non-existent in the center of Cádiz and this everyday situation is even more complicated during events such as Holy Week or Carnival, when it is best to just leave the car at home and use public transport.

Beware narrow streets!

Streets in Cádiz are quite narrow, most are one way, and in the older part of town corners and bends can be quite tortuous, of course this is one of the main attractions of the city (when walking) but can be a nightmare when driving a hire car!

NOTE: If you are driving a large motor home or towing a caravan don’t even think about entering the city centre! If you do come to Cádiz in a motorhome, then Parking Reina Sofia Puerto de Cádiz is suitable as it has an 8 metre height limit (see below). Other wise it would be best to park away from the city and use public transport. (Bus line number 1 gets you to the centre)

Hotel parking in Cádiz

Many hotels have their own parking and if not at the very least a temporary parking bay so that you can unload any luggage and the staff will then direct you to the nearest parking. Ask your hotel for information and directions about parking before your stay so that you know what to expect.

Blue and orange zones
  • Blue zone of Plaza de España: There are many parking spots but it can still be difficult to find a place. At certain times of the day it is easier to find a spot, such as early in the morning or at noon on weekdays. On weekends and holidays it’s almost the same difficulty. The price is around 1 euro per hour in the blue zone and 1.20 euros in the orange zone, but only up to a maximum of 3 hours, after which you must move the vehicle to another area.
  • Blue zone of Punta de San Felipe: There is a large parking area but you have to walk a bit to get to the city center. This can be a pleasant walk or a real ordeal depending on the weather! 🙂
  • Blue zone of Alameda Apodaca and Campo del Sur: There are fewer parking spots in this area, making it more difficult to find a place.

If you can’t find a spot in any of these areas, or if you don’t want to look for one, your only option is a public parking lot, but beware during Carnival and some days of Holy Week or the summer holidays, they may be full.

Car parks
Parking IC – Santa Bárbara (Av. Dr. Gómez Ulla, 13, 11003 Cádiz)

Book your parking space at Parking santa Barbara on line in advance here.

Where can I park in Cádiz?

This car park is located on the paseo Santa Barbara near the Genoves Park. Santa Catalina Castle and Caleta Beach are also nearby.

Parking Canalejas (Av. Ramón de Carranza s/n, 11006 Cádiz)

590 spaces available. This is one of the newer car parks in Cadiz, with availability of places indicated with red and green lights. It has 24-hour surveillance and is easy to access when entering or leaving the center of Cadiz. In addition, you will be at San Juan de Dios Square and have easy access to most of the city’s dining options. It is also very close to the Cathedral and Columela street, which is the most commercial street in the city. Website here: https://www.interparking.es/es-ES/find-parking/Canalejas/

Parking Reina Sofia Puerto de Cádiz (Paseo Almte. Pascual Pery, 4, 11004 Cádiz)

Parking located at the Reina Sofia dock in the port of the city of Cadiz with very affordable rates (around 1 euro per hour). Only a 5-minute walk from the center of Cadiz and the monumental area, with a wide variety of gastronomy and leisure. This car park states on its website that camper vans are welcome. https://elparking.com/cadiz/parking-reina-sofia-puerto-de-cadiz/1349

Parking Muelle Pesquero (Av. Astilleros, 11006 Cádiz)

234 places at 10 euros per day and just over a euro per hour. This is a good option as it is close to Plaza de Sevilla, Ayuntamiento, and San Francisco, which are just a few minutes away.

Parking Valcárcel (Av. Duque de Nájera, 6, 11002 Cádiz)

300 spots at 1.20 euros per hour. It is located in the old Valcárcel school, near Caleta. It’s the best place to take a walk in this area of Cádiz and watch the sunset. It fills up quickly in summer and during Carnival, as it is near the Viña neighborhood.

Parking Santa Catalina known as “Campo de las Balas” in Cádiz (Calle Campo de las Balas, 11002, Cádiz)

200 spots at 1.20 euros per hour. It is a bit hidden and a bit difficult to enter, making it easier to find a spot. The downside is that the ground is dirt, so your car will be dusty when you leave. It is quite close to Caleta and Teatro Falla, but everything else is quite far away. It will take you about 20 minutes to walk from there to Plaza de San Antonio or the Cathedral.

Parking Train Station Cádiz (Plaza de Sevilla, s/n 11006, Cádiz)

200 spots at a price of 1.55 euros per hour. It is approximately the same distance from Plaza de San Juan de Dios (where the Town Hall is located) as the Muelle Pesquero parking lot.

Parking Campo del Sur (Av. Campo del Sur, 49, 11002, Cádiz)

368 parking spots available at a rate of 17 euros per day or 1,90 euros per hour. Note that despite having many parking places, many are reserved for residents, so it tends to fill up quite frequently. This parking is next to the Cathedral and the Central Market.

Parking San Antonio (Plaza San Antonio s/n, 11004, Cádiz)

468 parking spaces available at a rate of 2.45 euros per hour. It is located in the center of Cadiz, next to the commercial streets, Ancha street, Columela, and Mina Square.

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Transport

Getting to Cádiz

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There is no best way to get to Cádiz. It all depends on your budget and general travel plans But here is some information to help you on your way!

By Car

If you are on a driving tour of Andalucia then Cádiz city will probably (It should be) be on your visit list. From Malaga on the Costa del Sol, drive time is about 3 hours. From Seville about 1.5 hours and from Jerez (The nearest airport) just a half hour.

Remember that the streets in this small city are narrow and sometimes difficult to navigate. Parking can also be complicated. See more about parking in Cádiz here.

By Train and Bus

If you are visiting Cadiz by train, then you will arrive at the Estación de Cádiz, which is the city’s main train station. It is situated in the central area of Cadiz and offers connections to major cities in Spain such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Malaga.

The Estación de Cádiz is a modern and recently renovated station with various facilities and services available. Inside the station, there are multiple platforms and ticket counters for purchasing tickets and making inquiries. You will also find several shops, restaurants, and cafes where you can relax and grab a bite to eat.

If you need to get around the city, local bus and taxi services are available just outside the station. The station’s central location also means that many of Cadiz’s tourist attractions are easily accessible by foot, bike, or public transportation.

Alvia services use the Madrid–Seville high-speed rail line as far as Seville-Santa Justa, and switches to the conventional rail network to serve Jerez and finally Cádiz, and Media Distancia services operate between Cádiz and Jaén and another to Córdoba. The Cercanías Cádiz commuter rail line also serves the station.

The Bay of Cadiz Metropolitan Tramway

The Trambahía-operated Bay of Cadiz Tram service completed its full route by arriving at Cadiz station for the first time on February 11, 2022.The Bay of Cadiz Metropolitan Tramway is a mixed rail system serving the city of Cadiz and its metropolitan area. It is owned by the Andalusian Government through the Public Works Agency and operated by Renfe, the public operator.

By Plane

The three airports in the Cádiz general area are Jerez de la Frontera (XRY), Malaga (AGP) and Seville (SVQ). Jerez is the closest at just over 40 km from the airport to Cádiz.

If you have arrived by plane then you may need a taxi

kiwitaxi is a site where one can book a transfer to get from or to the airport, between two tourist destinations or other locations popular with tourists.

Just fill out the form below to organise your transfer to Cádiz.

By Boat and cruise ship

The Port of Cadiz is situated at the intersection of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, near the Strait of Gibraltar. Its strategic location between Europe, Africa, and the Americas makes it a popular stopover for cruise ships en route between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, and vice versa. Read more here: https://visitingcadiz.com/discovering-the-charms-of-cadiz-a-guide-for-cruise-passengers/

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