Banks: 08.30 to 14.00, Monday to Friday; 09.00 to 13.00, Saturday
Post Offices: 08.30 to 14.00, Monday to Friday
Government Offices: 09.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 10.00 to 20.00, Monday to Saturday; some close for siesta in the afternoon
Cadiz is a safe travel destination with pickpockets being the biggest threat to the safety of visitors. When visiting popular tourist sights, keep valuables in a concealed money belt and don’t flash cash, cameras or jewellery. Never leave belongings unattended at the beach and if you venture out at night, take a taxi back to your hotel at the end of the evening.
220V, 50Hz; round, two-pin plugs are standard.
Few visitors encounter any health problems when visiting Cadiz. Food hygiene is excellent and tap water is safe to drink although most people prefer to stick to bottled water. Limit your exposure to the sun and apply sunscreen liberally when out and about. Be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and go easy on alcohol in the sun.
Should you get sick, there are pharmacies on hand to deal with minor ailments while Cadiz hospitals are able to deal with more serious complaints. Make sure you have travel insurance with health coverage to safeguard yourself against hospital bills in the event of an emergency.
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The national language of Spain is Spanish.
As with the rest of Spain, Cadiz uses the euro, with €1 equal to 100 cents. Banknotes are available in denominations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500 while coins come in increments of one, two, five 10, 20, and 50 cents, and €1 and €2.
Non-EU visitors may bring in the following goods without paying duty tax: 200 cigarettes, 2 litres of wine, a litre of spirits, 60ml of perfume and gifts up to a value of €200. EU nationals are less restricted and can bring in reasonable amounts of tobacco, alcohol and other goods as long as they are for personal use only.
As a beach destination, much of Cadiz life revolves around the water. Beachwear is very casual but locals tend to dress smartly when dining out and visitors should follow suit. Cadiz locals appreciate it when visitors take the time to learn a few simple Spanish phrases so try to exchange a few words in Spanish during your stay. A tip of 10 to 15 percent is normal in restaurants.
EU nationals can enter Spain without a visa for an unlimited period. Non-EU nationals need to apply for a tourist visa at a Spanish embassy in advance of travel if their country of nationality is not party to the visa waiver scheme or the Schengen Agreement. Citizens of Canada, the US and Australia are exempt from needing visas for short stays.
Cadiz Tourist Office can be found at C/Calderon de la Barca, 1 Cadiz.
Phone: +34 956 211 313
