The Cities, Towns and Villages of Cádiz

Exploring Cádiz’s White Villages by Car. Zahara de la Sierra.

The Province of Cádiz is divided into 6 comarcas (regions) that include a total of 44 municipalities, with the famous city of Cádiz as its capital. Other important cities in the province include Jerez de la Frontera and Algeciras.

The Population of Cádiz

The population of Cádiz Province is approximately 1,255,164 inhabitants. Of these, around 600,000 live in the metropolitan area of the Bay of Cádiz, which includes Cádiz city and nearby towns like Chiclana, El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real, and San Fernando. This makes Cádiz one of the most densely populated areas within Andalusia.

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Prado del Rey

Prado del Rey in the Sierra de Cádiz

Nestled between Arcos de la Frontera and El Bosque, Prado del Rey is a charming Andalusian village of around 6,000 inhabitants, covering 49 square kilometres. Surrounded by the Parque Natural Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales, it offers a perfect blend of nature, history and authentic gastronomy.

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Paterna de Rivera

Paterna de Rivera

Paterna de Rivera, covering an area of 14 km², lies in the heart of the province of Cádiz. Its landscape is defined by farming and livestock, forming part of the famous Route of the Bull. Nearby towns include Alcalá de los Gazules, Medina Sidonia and Jerez de la Frontera.

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Olvera in the Sierra de Cádiz

Olvera in the Sierra de Cádiz

Located in the northeast of Cádiz province, close to the Sierra de Líjar and the Peñón de Zaframagón, Olvera borders the provinces of Seville and Málaga and forms part of the famous Route of the White Villages (Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos).

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Exploring Medina Sidonia: History, Culture, and Traditions

Medina Sidonia town
A Town Steeped in History

Medina Sidonia is one of Spain’s oldest towns, with a history that dates back to the late Neolithic period. Over the centuries, it has been home to various civilizations, each leaving their mark on the town’s archaeological sites.

The Phoenicians were the first to arrive by sea from the East, followed by the Romans, who contributed significantly to Medina’s development. Later, the Visigoths, Byzantines, Muslims, and eventually the Christians shaped the town’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

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