Our family of 5 stayed 5 nights and we all had a wonderful time and very happy we stayed at Matt’s apartment. It’s on the 7th floor so it has amazing views of the beach, ocean and city. There’s an elevator. It’s location is central. Right across the street from a popular beach, which you can see from the main room’s huge windows. Master bedroom has amazing views of the sea and sunset. Easy walking distance to everything. We only used our car once to go to Zahara de los Atunes, small fishing village on the coast, (worth the trip) and Vejer de la Frontera, small village in hills. Make sure you eat at El Jardin Del Califa, delicious and popular Moroccan restaurant.
The apartment was immaculately clean with 4 bedrooms, suitable for our family of 5. Each bedroom has shades over windows. The weather was cool enough that we didn’t need the A/C, end of June, beginning of July. There’s a special parking area for your rental car.
We didn’t cook much but did buy some staples (cereal, milk, bread & fruit) at the local health food store, which is walking distance.
The water is fine to drink from the kitchen sink. We brought our own reusable bottles from home which we carried with us all day.
The house supplies beach towels and umbrella. We bought a sheet towel in Cadiz, which everyone uses here to lay on. Worth the 10 euros.
Beds were comfortable, more firm than soft. Bedding was comfortable, only slept with top sheet.
Check-in was smooth and Matt was available via What’s App for any questions or suggestions on anything.
We never visited the “new” part of town but thoroughly enjoyed the local feel of the old part of town we stayed at. The best was roaming the city and getting lost. Discovering small cafes, shops and cathedrals. Night life starts around 1am or later. There are plenty of nightclubs.
A must see is Marcado Central. Go in the morning, closes at 1pm or 2pm. Has fruit stands, fish, meat, cheese, tapas, everything. Best bread stand is, Pan de Aida. Mostly organic and offers vegan tortas (sweet cake).
Our favorite restaurants we all enjoyed:
*Ultramar & Nos (modern twist on tapas).
*Candelaria (Aithentic Italian Food, pizza & pasta)
*Bolas Helados Artesanos (gelato with some vegan options, all homemade)
*Belandro (tapas)
*Top Shop Coffee (good açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juices, coffees and milk alternatives.)
We only have positive things to say about Matt and his apartment and our stay in Cadiz. Thank you Matt!