Cádiz city in 2026-2027: Cathedral, Torre Tavira, Roman Theatre, San Sebastián and Santa Catalina castles — opening hours, tickets and what to see

Updated: 10 November 2026

Cádiz old town can be explored on foot in a day: the Cathedral and the Pópulo quarter, the Roman Theatre, Torre Tavira with its camera obscura and, by La Caleta beach, the Santa Catalina and San Sebastián castles. This guide sets out what we could check on 10 November 2026 with the Andalusian Regional Government, Turespaña, the Torre Tavira website and the press, and says clearly what is not confirmed. Opening hours and prices change: check them with each monument before you go.

The essentials

As of 10 November 2026:

Roman Theatre: free entry and opening hours published by the Andalusian Regional Government; the best documented site in this guide.
Torre Tavira: camera obscura with guided 15-20 minute sessions for up to 12 people; no lift. Opening hours and price: not confirmed.
Cathedral: we could not read current opening hours or prices in an official source: not confirmed.
Santa Catalina Castle: free according to the Regional Government (2020 listing) and the press (2024). San Sebastián Castle: we do not know whether it is open in 2026.
If your trip coincides with Carnival, the city fills up: see /cadiz-carnival-2027-dates-accommodation.

Roman Theatre of Cádiz

What the Andalusian Regional Government (Andalusian Agency for Cultural Institutions) publishes:

Address: Calle Mesón 11-13, Pópulo quarter. Phone +34 616 001 797; email TRomanoCadiz.aaiicc@juntadeandalucia.es.
Free entry, with capacity limited to 15 people.
1 April to 30 September: Monday to Saturday 11:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-14:00. 1 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:30 and Sunday 10:00-14:00. No entry in the last 15 minutes before closing.
Closed on the first Monday of each month and on 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 15 August, 1 and 2 November and 6, 7, 8, 24, 25 and 31 December. Other public holidays: ask by email.
Regional Government notice: because of expansion works, access to the archaeological site is temporarily restricted; it may close under an AEMET orange or red weather warning. The press (El Debate, 1-12-2025) reports works worth 2.88 million euros over 20 months, and 209,651 visitors in 2024.

Torre Tavira and its camera obscura

What we could read:

Address: Calle Marqués del Real Tesoro 10. Phone +34 956 212 910; reservas@torretavira.com (Turespaña).
It was the port's official watchtower in the 18th century and is the highest point in the city; its camera obscura, opened in 1994, is presented as the first in Spain (Turespaña).
Camera obscura sessions are guided, last about 15-20 minutes, take up to 12 people and run every half hour in several languages (Torre Tavira website).
There is no lift: you climb stairs, with three floors where you can rest. Bear this in mind if you have reduced mobility.
Opening hours and price: not shown on the pages we could open: not confirmed. Book or call ahead.

Cádiz Cathedral

What we know and what we do not:

We could not read current opening hours or prices on the Cathedral Chapter's website: not confirmed.
As an old reference: in 2015 the press (Diario Bahía de Cádiz, 30-7-2015) reported a 5-euro visit including the Choir, the Crypt, the Casa de la Contaduría and the Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj), with audio guide, free for under-12s and people born in or living in Cádiz. This is from 2015: the current price may differ.
The Cathedral is a working church: visiting hours are adapted to services. Check before you go, especially in Holy Week and on public holidays.

Santa Catalina and San Sebastián castles

By La Caleta:

Santa Catalina: Paseo Antonio Burgos s/n, run by Cádiz City Council. The Regional Government's Cultural Agenda (2020 listing, now ended) gives free entry except for announced events, 11:00-19:30 in winter and 11:00-20:30 in summer; phone +34 956 226 333. The press (El Debate, 30-10-2024) gives 10:00-19:45 every day, free. Current hours: not confirmed.
San Sebastián: according to the press (Diario Bahía de Cádiz) it was closed for years for safety reasons (2022) and in 2024 only its inner esplanade opened, from 9:00 until 15 minutes after sunset, under an agreement running to 31 December 2024. We do not know whether it is open in 2026: not confirmed.
Even if the castle is closed, the causeway towards San Sebastián and La Caleta beach can be enjoyed from outside.

Where to stay

Planning your visit:

The old town is compact: if you stay in or near it, you can walk to all these monuments.
Demand rises at Carnival, Holy Week and in summer: book early and ask about minimum stays and parking. Carnival dates at /cadiz-carnival-2027-dates-accommodation.
Check the registration number. In Andalusia hotels, apartments and holiday homes are listed in the Andalusian Tourism Register (Registro de Turismo de Andalucía). More at /spain-holiday-rental-registration-number-2026.
Look at the total price, with taxes and cleaning. Andalusia has no tourist tax. More at /andalusia-tourist-tax-2026.
Properties in Cádiz can list on iQuota with direct booking: if you book directly with the property, you know exactly what you pay and who you deal with.

If you run a property in Cádiz

What travellers typically ask AI assistants:

How many minutes' walk you are from the Cathedral, the Roman Theatre, Torre Tavira and La Caleta.
Whether there is parking nearby or how to arrive by train or bus.
Minimum stay, total price and cancellation policy at Carnival and in summer.
Keeping this clear and up to date on your website and listings avoids wrong answers.

How iQuota helps

iQuota makes independent properties available to AI assistants with direct booking, payment at the property and 0% commission, with the price and terms each property sets. Nobody can guarantee that an AI will recommend a particular property.

Run a property in Cádiz and want AI to give your real prices and terms, with direct booking and no commission? The first 30 hotels join free until 30 June 2027.

See the Founding Hotels programme

Frequently asked questions

How much is entry to the Roman Theatre of Cádiz?

It is free, with a capacity of 15 people, according to the Andalusian Regional Government. It closes on the first Monday of each month and on several holidays; because of works, access to the site is temporarily restricted.

What are the Roman Theatre's opening hours?

October to March, Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:30 and Sunday 10:00-14:00; April to September, Monday to Saturday 11:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-14:00 (Andalusian Regional Government). 2027 hours are not published.

How much is Cádiz Cathedral?

We could not confirm the current price in an official source. In 2015 the press reported 5 euros, including the Clock Tower and the Crypt; check before you go.

Does Torre Tavira have a lift?

No. You climb stairs, with three floors where you can rest. The camera obscura is shown in guided 15-20 minute sessions for up to 12 people.

Can you visit San Sebastián Castle?

In 2024 only its inner esplanade opened, until 31 December 2024, according to the press. We do not know whether it is open in 2026: ask at the tourist office.

Sources

More guides for hotels

More guides for hotels →

Español