Discovering Cadiz

                                                       Cadiz

What distinguishes modern Cadiz? One thing indubitably- the magnificent, 3 plus kilometre Constitution of 1812 bridge, opened 10 years ago this year, which links the city to the north-westerly mainland. It completes a triad of ways of getting into the city without a boat: the long, thin isthmus on which Cadiz perches, and the earlier late twentieth century bridge to the east.

Is Ronda "neat"? Cadiz, the Old City

Ronda- a far from “neat” history; Cadiz- a bit like Venice; but then not

“It’s a neat town”, said a member of an American tour party sitting nearby. “Neat”, applied to Ronda, probably translates as “dramatic, well-preserved, easily navigated on foot, and with good facilities for visitors”.  All true. But to an English ear, “neat” also suggests “tidy” or even “tame”. Applied to Ronda’s recent history, very much untrue.