Cadiz…the only city on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean due to the Strait of Gibraltar.

Cadiz sits on the south west corner of Spain and has a rich history. One of the many pleasures of travel is exploring places one would not necessarily go to on one’s own. We spent the day at two uniquely different venues, both equally interesting and fun. We visited the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, had a city tour of Cadiz, and then went to the Gonzalez Byass winery historically known for its sherry.

Alix has been taking a photo like this each morning…quite fun.

Winding streets, beautiful old buildings, and a delightful day in Cadiz.

Cadiz in the early morning as we were pulling in.

One of the most beautiful streets in Cadiz is part of the winery. There is a restaurant and a small boutique hotel.

Apparently having mice in your winery keeps rats (who would eat the barrels) away…the el guardian of the barrels put down this dear little setting for the mice and would watch at night periodically capturing one sipping!

Tio Pepe…meaning Uncle Joseph…was the symbol for this winery – quite entertaining.

Not quite Siesta Key but a beautiful setting and beach!

A very high storks nest – we saw several of these nests.