Lord Byron named Cadiz “the Mermaid of the Ocean”, but it’s also popularly called “the Little Silver Cup” due to the silvery reflections of the Atlantic Ocean that washes the beach. Straddling the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Cadiz flourished for centuries thanks to rich sailors and opulent merchants who decorated the city with delightful squares, gardens, churches and castles. Along Free Tours in Cadiz you will discover all the important landmarks, such as the Gadir Archeological Site, the Museum of Cadiz, the Church of Santa Cruz, Populo Quarter and the 2,000-year-old Roman Theater, which still captivates visitors today. Also, one of the best places in Cadiz to take a stroll is Campo de Sur, a seafront promenade where your eyes will wander between the waves to one side and a row of colorful houses on the other. This place is so beautiful, it has been nicknamed Little Havana.