The Spanish city that The Sun has dubbed 'the Cuba of Europe' and recommends visiting
British tourism is one of the pillars of the tourism sector in Spain, with travelers from the United Kingdom accounting for almost 20% of all international tourists. Therefore, it's quite common for British publications like The Sun to recommend several Spanish destinations. One of the latest destinations "discovered" by the London-based outlet is the fantastic city of Cádiz, as this Andalusian city hides countless architectural and natural wonders.
The media has compared the city of Cádiz to Havana, one of the most exciting places in the world. They claim that Cádiz is also known as "the Cuba of Europe" due to the incredible buildings that make up its historic center and the breathtaking seaside enclaves found there. This nickname makes perfect sense, as even the James Bond saga used one of its beaches to recreate the beautiful Cuban capital.
The architecture of Cádiz's historic center is quite similar to the colonial buildings found in Havana, although the Andalusian city dates back much earlier (in fact, it's one of the oldest cities in Europe). A stroll through the narrow, picturesque streets of Cádiz's historic center is like traveling across the Atlantic, a fact further accentuated by the wonderful beaches found both in and around the city.
In fact, one of Cádiz's most famous and popular beaches served as the setting for the idyllic Cuban beaches in a James Bond film. What's more, the sequence from Die Another Day (2002) starring Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry is one of the most famous in the entire franchise, and is none other than the iconic scene in which the Oscar winner emerges from the crystal-clear Caribbean waters (which were actually the Atlantic).
That enclave is none other than the wonderful beach of La Caleta, located in the heart of the city's historic center and one of the most famous in southern Spain thanks to its 450 meters of fine, golden sand. Furthermore, the contrast with the Atlantic waters gives the beach an idyllic appearance comparable to the most idyllic beaches on the planet, such as those found in Cuba.
The combination of architecture and fascinating seaside locations makes Cádiz one of the best destinations in all of Spain, so it's no wonder British publications like The Sun recommend traveling to the amazing city of Cádiz to discover all the treasures hidden in its splendid urban center.
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