The Bella Escondida tower is the only lookout tower (of the hundreds) in Cádiz with an octagonal floor plan. It is located on top of the house at number 13 Calle José but as it’s name suggests, it can’t be seen from the street. “Escondida” in English means “hidden”.
If you want to see this tower then visit the rooftop bar of the hotel las Cortes de Cádiz from where you can get a great view whilst enjoying a coffee, beer or glass of wine. (Which is, incidentally, also a fine hotel to stay in!)
Benaocaz is a picturesque village located in the north-west of Cádiz province, south of the Tavizna River. It is part of the famous Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos (Route of the White Villages).
Benaocaz borders Grazalema to the north, Ubrique to the south, Villaluenga del Rosario to the east, and El Bosque to the west. The village is entirely within the Parque Natural Sierra de Grazalema (Grazalema Natural Park), with the westernmost section also inside Los Alcornocales Natural Park.
Cádiz, the oldest city in Europe, offers a unique nightlife experience blending historical charm with vibrant modernity. From ancient neighborhoods to lively beachfront promenades, Cádiz has a variety of bars, clubs, and cultural hotspots. Whether you enjoy sipping cocktails in historic taverns or dancing until dawn, this guide will help you discover the best nightlife in Cádiz.
After the Anglo-Dutch sack of the city in 1596, King Felipe II sent the engineer Cristóbal de Rojas to Cádiz to carry out a defense project. Rojas considered that the quickest and most effective way to protect the city was to design a fortification in the bay of Santa Catalina. So, in order to defend the most vulnerable maritime borders of the city of Cádiz, the fortress of Santa Catalina was built.
Cádiz is the second-most populous city in the Bay of Cádiz and one of the most economically vibrant, driven largely by its shipbuilding industry, port activity, and a bustling free-trade zone. Its economy also relies heavily on tourism, which is boosted by stunning beaches, traditional festivities, and a remarkable historical heritage.