Cadiz MapPreHistoryCadiz's Andalucian Geography, influenced the Iberian Peninsular's history, controlling the Entrance and Exit of the Mediterranean.The Pillars' of Hercules presence introduced the Tartessians to the Phoenicians, creating the "melting pot" of cultures which Cadiz has had over the centuries. Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and the Spanish, Christopher Columbus who sailed for the Americas from both Huelva and from Cadiz. Costa de la LuzSpectacular white and golden sandy beaches flank Cadiz's shores.Unlike the over-constructed, Costa del Sol, Cadiz's litoral is exceptional: beautiful, rugged, untouched, virgin coasts. In the last thirty years, Tarifa has become a first-class International Mecca for Surfing. Map of Cadiz
FishingSmall inlets with capes form Cadiz shores. Excellent geography for the historic Almadraba fishing (tuna, line-net). Atlantic fish are abundant; Cadiz waters are their migratory routes.Five Natural Parks Lie InlandDoñana Natural ParkLa Bahía de Cadiz, Natural Park - (Protected Coastal Zone) La Breña and the Marismas of Barbate, Natural Park (Protected Coastal Zone) La Sierra de Grazalema, Natural Park Los Alcornocales, Natural Park The Estrecho Natural Park (Protected Coastal and Interior)Punta Paloma, Bolonia and Trafalgar Dunes are natural monuments situated inside this natural Park.Andalucia-Andalusia's Maps were specifically created by: www.sitesatlas.com Related Pages: Physical Map of Spain Political Map of Spain Geography of Spain Cordoba Map Andalucian Geography images Back to Andalucia-Andalusia's Homepage |
