Cadiz (one of the seaports on the southwestern coast of Spain) detailed information

Cadiz is located on the southeast side of Cadiz Bay on the southwest coast of Spain and is one of the main seaports in southern Spain. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, at the top of a long and narrow peninsula, it is surrounded by ocean on three sides for more than ten kilometers, and only one side is connected to the land. Population: 157,000 (1981). Basic introduction Chinese name: Cadiz Foreign name: Cadiz Region: Andalusia Region Location: 36 degrees 32 minutes N, 006 degrees 18 minutes W Population: 157,000 Dialects: Spanish, English Climate conditions: Tropical Mediterranean Famous climate attractions: Playa de Barrosa Railway Station: Cadiz? Longitude and latitude: 36 degrees 32 minutes N, 006 degrees 18 minutes W Introduction, history, climate, tourism, transportation, festivals, people, Introduction Port nature: Bay port, with free Trade zone latitude and longitude: 36 degrees 32 minutes N, 006 degrees 18 minutes W. Route: Western Europe. Danish Maersk Line (MAERSK) has liner services that can call the port of Algeciras. It is Spain's oldest city, founded by the Phoenicians in 1000 BC. The shipbuilding industry is developed and it is one of the shipbuilding industry centers in Spain. The port is about 150km from the airport, and there are regular flights to Madrid, Barcelona and other places every day. About 70n miles from Algeciras. Cadiz Port has a tropical Mediterranean climate, with strong easterly winds in the morning and westerly winds in the afternoon. The annual average temperature is as high as 37℃ and as low as 1℃. The average rainfall throughout the year is about 1000mm. The average tidal range: *** is 3.2m during heavy floods and 0.5m at low tide; *** is 2.5m during minor floods and 1.2m at low tide. The loading and unloading equipment includes various shore cranes, movable cranes, loaders and transport vehicles, etc. There are also oil pipelines with diameters of 203.2~254mm for oil tanker loading and unloading. The open-air cargo yard area is approximately 96,000 square meters, and the cargo shed area is approximately 39,000 square meters. The water depth at the anchorage of the big ship reaches 18m. The main imported goods are coal, wood, tobacco and groceries, while the main export goods are ores, wine, salt, metals, olive oil, figs and groceries. In 1993, the container throughput was 85,000 TEU, and the annual cargo throughput capacity was approximately 18 million tons. You can work overtime if necessary during holidays. History The Phoenicians established Cadiz, formerly known as Cadiz (Phoenician:, meaning "walled city"), which was a stronghold for trade between Phoenicia and Tartissus. It is considered the oldest city in Western Europe. It is estimated that the city was founded in 1100 BC, but as of 2004, the earliest archaeological remains excavated were from the 9th century BC. Some people think that it is possible that this place was only a small stronghold before the 9th century BC, so not many remains were left. According to Greek mythology, Cades was founded by Hercules after he killed Gyinion. In fact the most striking monument from this time is a temple dedicated to the Phoenician god Melce. Some historians believe that the temple's columns are the source of the legend of the Pillars of Hercules. Cadiz Cadiz was occupied by Carthage around the 6th century BC, and Hannibal used Cadiz as a stronghold to conquer the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In 206 BC, the Roman army led by Africa Scipio occupied Cadiz. The people of Cadiz at that time welcomed Scipio's arrival. Rome used Cadiz as its naval base, and Cadiz flourished. During the reign of Octavian, Cadiz had 500 knights, second only to Rome and Padua, and its number of residents was second only to Rome. But after the fall of the Roman Empire, Cadiz's trade status declined. In the 5th century, the Visigoths replaced Roman power in Spain and Cadiz was destroyed. Today only a few remains of the original city remain. The Moors ruled Cadiz (Arabic: -{}-) from 711 to 1262, and the name of Cadiz today is actually derived from this Arabic name. Finally King Alfonso X of Castile expelled the Moors from Cadiz. Cadiz experienced a renaissance during the Age of Discovery. Christopher Columbus's second and fourth expeditions set out from Cadiz, which later became the home port of Spain's treasure fleet and thus became a major target for Spain's maritime rivals. North African pirates tried to attack Cadiz many times in the 16th century, but they were unsuccessful. In April 1587, Francis Drake defeated the Spanish fleet in the port of Cadiz. In 1596, the British army captured Cadiz. During the Anglo-Spanish War, Robert Blake blockaded the seaport of Cadiz from 1655 to 1657. During this period, the British navy sank most of the ships of the Spanish Treasure Fleet, and one sailing ship was captured. The total Spanish losses were estimated at two million pounds. In 1702 the British attacked Cadiz again. In the 18th century, due to the silt blocking of the seaport, the Spanish Empire had to transfer its trading port with Spanish America from Sevia to Cadiz. This period was the golden age of Cadiz. 75% of the trade between Spain and the Americas was carried out through Cadiz, making it the largest and most urbanized city in Spain. Merchant societies from many countries settled here, and many of the historical buildings in the old city today are leftover from this era. But at the end of the 18th century Cadiz again came under a series of attacks. From February 1797 to April 1798, the British fleet once again blockaded Cadiz. In 1800 Horatio Nelson bombarded Cadiz.

When Napoleon conquered Europe, Cadiz was one of the few areas that could withstand French invasion. Cadiz Cadiz was the base for the armies that resisted Joseph Bonaparte during the Sixth Coalition. Here the Spanish Constitution of 1812 was promulgated. In 1820, the citizens of Cadiz revolted to defend this constitution. This uprising spread throughout Spain and led to the detention of Ferdinand VII in Cadiz. In 1823 French troops rescued Ferdinand and suppressed the uprising. Cadiz was also the site of the uprising that led to the abdication of Isabella II. Many monuments in Cadiz have been restored in recent years. Climate The climate of Cadiz is very different from that of the inland cities of Andalusia. The Atlantic Ocean has a great influence on the climate in Cadiz. The temperature in summer is around 30 degrees. Especially when the west wind blows, the temperature is suitable, but when the east wind blows, the climate is very hot. The temperature in winter is between 10 and 15 degrees, but the air humidity is very strong. Tourism Cadiz is a city well worth visiting, especially in the summer. It is mainly a place for Spanish people to travel and vacation. Cadiz has both a beautiful ancient city and good beaches. Beaches Cadiz has some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. Caleta Beach Caleta Beach (-{La Playa de la Caleta}-) is the most popular beach in Cadiz and is sung in many Carnival songs. It is a beach in the old town, located between two ancient castles. At low tide it is about 400 meters long and 30 meters wide. Victoria Beach Most tourists and locals go to Victoria Beach, which is about 3 kilometers long and has an average width of 50 meters. The beach is fairly flat and stone-free. It is separated from the New Town by a street, and there are many shops and restaurants on the other side of the street. There is also a sports ground on the beach. Visitors can rent parasols, deck chairs, and water skiing. Barossa Beach Barossa Beach is the most beautiful stretch of beach on the Sunshine Coast. It is 9 kilometers long and covered with white sand. The Barossa San Pietro Resort and Spa closest to the beach is a hotel managed by Spain's famous Barcelo Group. It is also the hotel closest to Barossa Beach. There are Barcelo Hotel's small bar, restaurant bar, and palm sun-shaded chairs on the beach, and African tribal percussion music will be played live on the beach. In addition, there are three small beaches in Cadiz. Important buildings Cadiz is the oldest city in Western Europe, and there are many beautiful historical buildings in the city. Cathedral The most famous building in Cadiz is its cathedral, which was built on the site of the old cathedral that was built in 1260 but destroyed by fire in 1596. Construction of this new, Baroque cathedral began in 1776 and took a total of 116 years. Its style changed several times during the construction process. It was originally designed according to the pattern of Baroque architecture, but during the construction process Rococo elements were introduced, and when it was completed it was combined with Neoclassical elements. Its chapel also contains many paintings and relics from old cathedrals and other monasteries. Cathedral Grand Theater The original Grand Theater in Cadiz was built in 1871 but burned down in 1881. Today's Grand Theater was built on the site of the old Grand Theater from 1884 to 1905. Its surface is paved with red bricks in Mudejar style. After renovation in the 1920s, it was renamed the Grand Theater of Falla in memory of the famous composer Manuel de Falla who was buried in the cathedral. It fell into disrepair in the 1980s and has now been restored. City *** The City *** of the Old Town was built in two phases, the first beginning in 1799 in a neoclassical style, and the second beginning in 1861. Tavira Tower There were more than 160 watchtowers in Cadiz in the 18th century, and merchants used them to watch arriving ships. Today the Tavira Tower is the tallest surviving watchtower of the time. There is a darkroom in which visitors can see a panoramic view of the old city projected through the principle of pinhole projection. City Walls The city walls of Cadiz began in the 16th century, but many parts of the past have disappeared. It originally consisted of multiple layers of walls, of which only one layer remains today. In order to meet the needs of modern transportation, two large openings were opened in the city wall in the 20th century. These two arches are today the main ways in and out of the old city. High-voltage wire racks The high-voltage power lines across the Bay of Cadiz have two specially designed high-voltage wire racks on both sides of the bay. They are 158 meters high and carry two high-voltage wires. They consist of hexagonal steel structures with a wire-carrying beam at the top. Transportation Cadiz is the largest Atlantic port city in Andalusia, from where there are ferries to the Canary Islands. Bus, Rail and Car Cadiz is located on a peninsula. There are only two roads into the city. One is the railway and road to San Fernando, and the other is a road bridge. Therefore, when commuting, these two roads Always blocked. In 2005, the local football team entered the Spanish Primera Division, so traffic was tight even on weekends. Starting in the summer of 2005, the city decided to build a new bridge to alleviate the condition of the old bridge. There is a motorway link between Cadiz and Sevia. Airport The nearest airport to Cadiz is Jerez Airport. The taxi fare from the airport to Cadiz is about 42 euros. Since 2005, there are also direct buses from the airport to Cadiz. Festival Carnival, held in February.

At the Carnival, people use lipstick instead of masks to draw patterns on their faces, and everyone dresses very fashionably. The Carnival emphasizes humor and irony, so interesting performances and imaginative looks are far more important than elegance and beauty. important.

Character Manuel de Falla, composer