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Our Second Roadtrip in Andalusia, Spain: Cádiz

Posted on December 8, 2018 | Leave a comment

Stunning Architecture

A Walk In The Old Town

Finally in Cádiz on the Atlantic coast of Andalusia! We left the surroundings of Malaga around 10 a.m. this morning. On the way, we stopped at a beautiful deserted beach in Tarifa. Then on the road, we allso stopped at another beautiful beach in a natural reserve lost in the middle of nowhere. In short, we arrive in the historic center of Cadiz in the middle of the afternoon. Better late than never! 

Big crush for the city: the seaside reminds me Havana! The old buildings are superb. The pace is indolent in the oldest city of the West founded by the Phoenicians 3000 years ago. A movie set in a soft light, without tourists at this time of the year. The old town is small, we quickly made the tour: I take pleasure in losing myself in its streets and take the same route several times.

        

Castillo de San Sebastián

While we are looking for a café overlooking the ocean, we come across an entrance to this fortress surrounded by water (left photo below): the Castillo de San Sebastián. A very pleasant walk where we can see another point of view of Cádiz (first photo of the article). 

  

The Outdoor Café

  

Very cool, close to the cathedral of Cádiz and facing the ocean: the dream! On the left, when you are facing the Cathedral (back to the ocean). Relaxed atmosphere and great panoramic view! Excellent green olives with our drinks, I don’t want to return to Malaga (our base for this second roadtrip in Andalusia).

And if we stayed in Cadiz, darling? “The beauty of Cadiz has velvet eyes, Chi-ca! Chi-ca! Chic! Ay! Ay! Ay!“, translation: “The beauty of Cadiz has velvet eyes, Chi-ca! Chi-ca! Chic! Ay! Ay! Ay! ” (by Luis Mariano). Sorry (not sorry), I couldn’t help myself! Lol! A little vintage operetta. To be continued beautiful readers … 

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Notre second roadtrip en Andalousie: Cadix

Posted on December 6, 2018 | Leave a comment

Superbe architecture

Promenade dans la vieille ville

Enfin à Cadix, sur la côte atlantique andalouse! Nous sommes partis vers 10h ce matin, des environs de Malaga. En chemin, nous nous sommes arrêtés à une superbe plage déserte de Tarifa. Puis en reprenant la route, à une autre belle plage dans une réserve naturelle perdue au milieu de nulle part. Bref, nous arrivons dans le centre historique de Cadix en milieu d’après-midi. Mieux vaut tard que jamais!

Gros coup de coeur : le bord de mer à des allures de La Havane! Les bâtiments anciens sont superbes. Le rythme est indolent dans la plus vieille cité d’Occident, fondée par les phéniciens il y a 3000 ans. Un décor de cinéma dans une lumière douce, sans touriste à cette époque de l’année. La vieille ville est petite, on en a vite fait le tour : je prends plaisir à me perdre dans ses ruelles et emprunter plusieurs fois le même itinéraire.

        

Castillo de San Sebastián

Tandis que nous cherchons un café avec vue sur l’Océan, nous trouvons par hasard une entrée menant à cette forteresse entourée d’eau (photo de gauche çi-dessous) : le Castillo de San Sebastián. Très agréable promenade, d’où l’on a un autre point de vue de Cadix (première photo de l’article). 

  

La terrasse

  

Très cool, à deux pas de la cathédrale de Cadix, face à l’océan : le rêve! Sur la gauche, lorsque vous êtes face à la Cathédrale (et dos à l’océan). Ambiance relaxe et chouette vue panoramique! D’excellentes olives vertes pour accompagner nos verres, je n’ai plus du tout envie de rentrer à Malaga, notre base pour ce second roadtrip en Andalousie.

Et si on restait à Cadix, mon chéri? “La belle de Cadix a des yeux de velours, Chi-ca! Chi-ca! Chic! Ay! Ay! Ay!” (par Luis Mariano) Sorry, je n’ai pas pu m’empêcher! Lol! On finit par un petit air vintage d’operette. A suivre…

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Our Second Roadtrip in Andalusia, Spain: Marbella

Posted on December 3, 2018 | Leave a comment

  

A late afternoon in Marbella

  

Olá Marbella!

After a first roadtrip in Andalusia few weeks ago, here we are again! The itinerary between sea and mountain is differen. We arrive at 4 p.m. from Mijas, a very pretty (and very touristy) village in the mountains. Olá Marbella! First surprise: the city is much bigger than I thought.

We park on the beach side of Marbella, at Playa del Faro, where we start our discovery of the city. The long walk stretches along a huge beach (first photo of the article). Many 70s-80s buildings, some cafes and restaurants. The whole remains really pleasant despite a lack of architectural harmony. 

As night quickly falls, we prefer heading towards the very charming old town with its small streets and squares, mandarin trees and old stones. Second surprise, everywhere people are friendly. I like to walk without a goal. At a random street, we have a drink in a lovely small hotel.

    

A Short Stop in Puerto Banús

Before Marbella city,

we made a stop in Puerto Banús, the marina of Marbella. To be honest, I was not impressed. The buildings housing luxury shops and restaurants are outdated and deserve a facelift.

Of course, there are yachts … But I saw some more impressive ones in the beautiful small port of Bonifaccio (Corsica). My advice, go directly to Marbella, much more nicer! 

     

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