Cádiz is a splendid coastal city that is almost entirely surrounded by water, known for its immense sandy beaches. The old, central quarter of Cádiz is famous for its picturesque charm, and many of the buildings reflect the city's history. The old city looks quite Moorish in appearance and is intriguing with narrow cobbled streets opening onto small squares. It just takes an hour to walk around the headlands where you can visit the entire old town and pass through some lovely parks with sweeping views of the bay. Unlike most other ports of its size it seems immediately relaxed and easy going, not at all threatening, even at night.