A travel blogger has admitted his latest trip to Spain has ‘completely changed’ how he sees the country after he visited one little-known town he claims is the ‘Cuba of Europe’
A seasoned traveller has admitted his latest European adventure has “completely changed” how he sees Spain, prompting him to ask why nobody had ever told him about a little-known town before. Rob Adcock, who documents his worldwide trips on TikTok, shared his experience after visiting an Atlantic coast city he believes should be talked about more.
Heading through the destination’s sun-kissed streets, Rob gushed that he felt “like an extra on a movie set”. He revealed: “Someone described it to me as being like the ‘Cuba of Europe’ and they are not wrong – because my camera roll has never taken such a beating.”
Teasing his followers by refraining from giving away its location at first, Rob offered shots of the city’s historic buildings, al fresco dining options and coastal backdrop.
“It’s by the sea so it’s that little bit cooler than the other cities around it,” he said. “And it’s not an expensive place – it’s the perfect mix of a city and a beach break.”
Rob added that accessibility is great, noting that “you can walk everywhere” as “nothing is too far”, which enabled him to get around on foot rather than shelling out for expensive taxi journeys.
“The nearest airport is a £4 train ride and you can fly here through Skyscanner for just £34 in the middle of summer,” he said, sharing a screenshot of an online flight booking as proof.
Rob confessed: “I couldn’t have told you anything about this place before I got here, but now I will not stop whanging on about it to anyone who will listen.”
But where is this haven? “Get it in the chat,” he urged. “[Tell them] you’re going to Cadiz for the weekend.”
Writing in response, one TikTok user revealed they were equally as impressed: “I was there for a day’s stop on a cruise. Went nuts taking pics of old doors. Fell in love with the place.”
A second person noted: “The fish market is amazing too, great bars and restaurants nearby to eat all the delicious seafood and the chicharron de Cadiz is so yummy with a glass or two of Manzanilla or Fino.”
A third praised the content: “Thanks this looks amazing and right up my street.” Whilst a fourth shared: “Great surfing there!”
Cadiz is the southernmost point of mainland Spain and mainland Europe.
The city’s dedicated tourism website states: “Its location has determined its clear maritime vocation and its exclusive dedication to the sea since the earliest days of its founding. Considered the oldest city in the West, the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs all passed through here, and Spain’s first democratic Constitution was drafted here.”
It adds: “The city, popularly known as the “Silver Cup”, has an unmistakable seafaring flavour, and highlights the grace and hospitality of its inhabitants, as demonstrated by its famous carnivals; very interesting monuments such as the Cathedral , the Walls, the Parish of Santa Cruz, the Genovés Park, the Puerta de la Caleta, etc.
“All of them places of undoubted charm, to which we must add its gastronomy and its famous and beautiful beaches, such as La Caleta, Santa María del Mar, or La Victoria.”