Cadiz Festival in Spain is On its Way

    LONDON, ENGLAND, February 16, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cadiz, thought to be one of the oldest cities in Spain, is home to the third largest carnival in the world - Cadiz Carnival. So important is the carnival in Cadiz that many parts of this ancient walled city are closed for up to a month in preparation for the celebration. In anticipation of the festival, the local carnival association sponsors a musical contest. Informal groups - chirigotas, cuartetos, corors, comparsas and romanceros - show off their musical talents with satirical compositions and comedic acts poking fun at local, national and international politics, and current issues. On the last weekend before Ash Wednesday the contest winners are announced, and the celebration explodes into the streets of Cadiz and continues into the week.

To holiday in Cadiz during Carnival is to travel into a flurry of costumes, parties, music, parades and fireworks. Carnival is a festival of participation and as such, every person attending the festival must be in costume. With a variety of stores ready to outfit you in the latest festival regalia, it is easy to join in the fun.

The best way to travel to Cadiz during its festival is by train or bus. The festival attracts huge crowds so navigating the streets gets very difficult and finding a place to park your car even harder. Seville, Madrid, Cordoba and other major cities have train and bus service into Cadiz.

Hotel accommodation in the city ranges from very economical inns to luxury, five-star resorts. If you find that you cannot obtain accommodation in Cadiz, try nearby El Puerto de Santa Maria. From there, you will be able to reach Cadiz by boat or train. Puerto Real and San Fernando are two other places close to Cadiz in which you can arrange for accommodation. Whether you stay here for a week or a weekend, it is guaranteed you will return to the experience carnival in Cadiz year after year.

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