We will be visiting cadiz for 1 day. I have checked multiply sites for a tour from cadiz to el puerto/jerez. I think we can take a ferry or catarmaran on our own to el puerto to see the sites and taste the sherry, but without any commentary. Jerez appears to be sketchy with bus and train times to get back to cadiz. We would also like some time to visit cadiz, too. thanks,
janines
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San Diego, CA
133 posts
The trains that run between Sevilla and Cadiz stop in Puerto Sta Maria and Jerez. There are ~15 departures daily from Cadiz, it takes 28 minutes to Puerto and 37 minutes to Jerez. Same thing with the return to Cadiz. Visit the Renfe website for departure times. The bus does not have as many departures but it definitely runs between those cities:
http://www.andalucia.com/travel/bus/cadiz.htm
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OP
tucson, az, usa
37 posts
Will it be difficult to figure out stops and times without knowing much of the spainish language? Are people helpful to tourists?
janines
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Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
The train and bus depots are right next to the port so you can walk from your ship to the stations. Only city I have seen it in but Cadiz has a number of walking tours that start at the TI and the path is actually painted on the sidewalk - different colors for different tours - but you cannot get lost.
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San Diego, CA
133 posts
<Will it be difficult to figure out stops and times without knowing much of the spainish language?> If you are using the train it should be pretty easy. The Renfe website can be used in English. When you view the timetable for your route, click on the train number (ex: 13005 MD) and a box will pop up detailing the route and times for each station. Then you will know the various stops to be familiar with how far you are from your station. And once en route, there will be an announcement on the train of what station is coming up (a few minutes before arrival) and as you approach the station there will be a sign next to the tracks with the station name. Basically just be alert! If you are using the bus you can probably figure out the stops in a similar manner. The bus driver will call out the station name as you approach it, and you can always ask him if you don't hear or understand him. <Are people helpful to tourists?> In general the people of Andalucia are very friendly and nice so I imagine they will be helpful if possible. Frank mentioned the TI in Cadiz and the (self-guided) walking tour; when we were there one of the TI representatives spoke English well. The walking tour brochure is available in English.
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tucson, az, usa
37 posts
Thank you for the concise and helpful info. Looking forward to visiting spain.
janines