Parador de Cadiz Hotel Atlantico

Spain - Andalusia - Cadiz

A four star luxury modern hotel on the promontory sheltering the famous harbour of Cadiz in southern Spain

This Parador is a modern tourist hotel next to the Genoves park and close to the sea in a residential area surrounded by palm trees and impressive views of the Bay of Cadiz.

The spacious and bright bedrooms that have been carefully decorated all have panoramic views of the sea and the busy entrance to the famous port of Cadiz.

This hotel is unusual in that it is run by the Parador group whose main business in luxury accommodation in castles, palaces and other historic buildings.

This hotel has one hundred thirteen twin bedded rooms, eight rooms with a double bed and eight suites.

All rooms have air conditioning, telephone, cable television and a mini bar. Some rooms are specifically adapted for disabled persons.

As with all hotels in the Parador group, the restaurant specialises in the local dishes. Of particular note are the shrimp and fish dishes including:

"Fritura gaditana" which is a local dish from Cadiz of fried fish;
"Lenguado segun costumbre Cadiz" being sole done in Cadiz style;
"Dorada e Estero", locally caught dorada fish caught by the boats from Estero;

Also available is "turron" which is the nougat manufactured in Cadiz.

It is said that Cadiz was founded over 3000 years ago by Hercules while resting from his labours. Its inhabitants gained great wealth when it became the major port of Spain for the trade with the colonies in Latin America.

Relics of these prosperous times can be found in the city museum together with the more troubled times of the Napoleonic Wars.

Other interesting places to visit in the old area of the town include the walls and fortresses of Puertas Tierra, the Baroque style cathedral, the archaeological museum with its collection of Phoenician sarcophagi, and the San Carmen hospital which has a Greco picture.

On the day of Carnival (the day before the start of lent) the local festivities have been declared an 'International Touristic Attraction' as it is one of the most important in Europe. It includes choirs and parades including the ”chirigotas” (which is a humorous parade)

Also worth visiting is the Horse Fair held in May in Jerez. Whilst there, taste the sherry in its birthplace and also see flamenco dancing.

The Parador provides an ideal holiday location for all ages. The young will enjoy the special program of entertainment provided.

Others will enjoy the beach and water sports, the swimming pool or the gymnasium.

It is a convenient spot for those wanting to visit the inland 'white villages' the caves or the mountains. Also worth a visit is the British enclave of Gibraltar although border restriction often result in long delays.

At the Parador there is a function room with a capacity for 800 people.

Pets are not allowed the hotel.

Directions

The Parador, a fortress overlooking the bay, is located in the old quarter of Cadiz near 'Parque Genoves'. The Seville - Cadiz motorway is the main access route.