Cadiz is the longest constantly inhabited city in western europe, with a history back to the Phoenicians. The middle ages saw a decline in it's fortunes but when the river up to Seville started to silt up Cadiz saw its fortunes change. The period was the discovery of the new worlds and the port saw rapid growth, this in turn brought great wealth as trade flourished with the new colonies somewhat to the cost of Seville.

The apartment, part of an old merchants house, is situated alongside one of the site seeing routes that reflect the trade era. These are marked with coloured lines that guide you round the city.

A vigorous renovation program has been in place over the last few years which has resulted the city being restored to much of it's former glory.

2012 sees the bicentennial of the Spanish constitution, the celebrations will be based in Cadiz.

The geographical importance of Cadiz as an international shipping port has resulted in it being very well served by the train and bus service. There is now a water shuttle running from the main port a few hundred meters from the apartment.

Cadiz is also famous for it's Carnival, regarded by many as the best in europe. The city also boasts some of the most spectacular religious processions, not just at Easter.