Casa Caracol
Casa Caracol is a friendly and relaxed little backpackers in the heart of old Cadiz. The caracol- meaning snail in Spanish- reflects the slow pace of things here, hence travellers tend to slow down and sense a different rhythm. We have created a beautiful rooftop garden, full of plants and hammocks, where you can snooze through the siesta or sleep the night under the stars
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Cádiz is a city and naval base in southwestern Spain and part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. Cádiz, the oldest existing city in western Europe, is home to many beautiful and historic monuments and attractions. Its peculiar location at the end of a narrow peninsula lends added charm to this ancient city. Cádiz has been a principal home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. It is the capital of the province of Cádiz and the site of the University of Cádiz. According to the 2004 census, the population of Cádiz proper is 133,242, while the population of the entire urban area is estimated to be 629,054. The city is located on a peninsula protruding into the Bay of Cádiz. The Isle of Leon, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, is also part of the city. High thick walls surround Cádiz, which, on approach from the sea, presents an aesthetically appealing view.
Cádiz is of typical Andalusian character. The old part of Cádiz, commonly referred to as the Old City (Spanish Casco Antiguo), is characterized by the antiquity of its various quarters (Spanish barrios), among them El Populo, La Viña, and Santa Maria, which present a marked contrast to the newer areas of town. While the Old City's street plan consists largely of narrow alleys connecting large plazas, newer areas of Cádiz typically have wide avenues and more modern buildings. In addition, the city is dotted by numerous parks where exotic plants, including giant trees supposedly brought to Spain by Columbus, flourish.
