Cadiz
UN/LOCODE ESCAD · Spain
Shore leave
Cadiz + the adjacent Bay of Cádiz (Algeciras-lite) handles container + cruise + shipbuilding. Historic Andalusian port. Standard Schengen. Mission to Seafarers coordinates.
Walking distance and transit
Cádiz port is directly adjacent to the historic old town — walking distance to the city centre. Jerez de la Frontera + Seville are 30-90 minutes by road.
Essentials
ATMs: standard Spanish banks in central CádizMoney changers: airport + Puerta de Tierra areaHospital: Hospital Universitario Puerta del MarPrayer rooms: limited — ask the welfare centreHalal food: limited selection; small Moroccan communitySupermarket: Mercadona, CarrefourSIM card: any El Corte Inglés or Mediamarkt
Seafarer tips
Do: walk the old-town seafront — genuinely beautiful and safe. Don't: swim on the exposed Atlantic beach without a lifeguard (currents can be strong). Watch for: Cádiz's cruise-turnaround days can make city-centre restaurants crowded; expect to wait for tables.
See also
- · Full port record — Cadiz — timezone, currency, welfare, PSC.
- · Other port crew guides
- · Crew-change hubs directory
Last verified: 2026-07-01