10 Things to Do in Cádiz in September

If you are one of those who prefer to visit cities with a smaller influx of tourists then perhaps September is the ideal month for you to visit Cadiz, as it marks the end of summer and with it the departure of most of the tourists who come to the city to visit the beaches, but still maintains a pleasant climate that will allow you to visit the attractions and even take a swim during the sunny days.

Among the best things to see and do in Cadiz in September you can participate in the Harvest Festival in Jerez de la Frontera, visit the Bornos Fair, visit the Olive Oil Festival in the picturesque village of Setenil de las Bodegas and take surfing lessons in Conil de la Frontera.

Viticulture is the main industry in Jerez de la Fron tera and in September of each year the City Council organizes the Grape Harvest Festival, in which there are activities that have wine and the idiosyncrasy of Cádiz as protagonists, such as the Pisa de la Uva, the Fiesta de la Bulería, flamenco concerts and guided tours of the cooperages.

The Grape Harvest Festival is the main celebration of Jerez de la Frontera and also stands out for the Gastronomic Fair that takes place at the same time to accompany the wine tastings, the night visits to the wineries, the literary presentations, the live performances and the music festival that opens and closes the Grape Harvest.

In addition, as this festival is an area of promotion of local culture, during the Grape Harvest you can also attend the International Puppet Show and other activities promoted by the tourist offices of the city. Without a doubt, visiting Jerez during the Grape Harvest is one of the best things to do from Cadiz.

Interesting details

• Price... Admission to the fair is free.
• When... Every year during two weeks in September.
• Where... In different parts of Jerez de la Frontera.

Bornos is a small town in the interior of the province of Cadiz but during the second half of the year it has a calendar full of activities and that includes the Beer Festival in October and the Bornos Fair, which is the typical local celebration and stands out for a large number of activities.

During the second weekend of September Bornos sets up its fairground and also the gastronomic, drinks and local wine stalls, and the dance floors for sevillanas. In addition, it also includes dance shows with Andalusian horses, horsemanship, musical performances and flamenco shows.

The Bornos Fair reserves for the closing of each edition one of the best experiences in the province of Cadiz as it offers a fireworks show that illuminates the sky of one of the most festive villages of Cadiz.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the fair is free.
• When... Every year during the second weekend of September.
• Where... Bornos fairgrounds.

The Ubrique Fair is concentrated in the Plaza de Las Palmeras, which during the third weekend of September becomes the fairgrounds. There every year the town receives this event that is characterized by the "casetas", the "farolillos", the colorful lighting, the good gastronomy and the "sevillanas" dances.

The sevillanas are considered an essential part of Andalusian folklore and one of the typical dances, so they are the great protagonists of the Ubrique Fair, which is enabled both day and night and that begins each day with the parades of giants and big heads through the different local neighborhoods.

The Ubrique Fair is also a perfect excuse to enjoy the local cuisine, which stands out for soups, stews and rice dishes. The geography of Ubrique also stands out for its mountains and natural parks, so if you want to make the most of your visit to the city you can take a tour of the attractions of Ubrique.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the fair is free.
• When... Every year during the third weekend of September.
• Where... Plaza de Las Palmeras, Ubrique.

World Tourism Day is an event promoted by the Cadiz City Council with the aim of promoting the city as one of the favorite tourist destinations in Europe and if you are planning to visit the Cadiz coast in September you can participate in the activities proposed by the organizers.

During the World Tourism Day days, which usually cover a full weekend at the end of the month, the Cadiz City Council offers free guided tours of the old town, the main sites of the city and also inside the government building. During the event you can also use the free hop on-hop off tourist bus of Cadiz.

As part of World Tourism Day you can also take part in the cycling route along the Paseo de Canalejas and the area outside the city walls and in art and photography contests with cash prizes for the winners.

Setenil de las Bodegas is one of the most beautiful villages in the interior of Cadiz. Nestled in the interior of the rocks, with walkways jutting out of the mountains and with houses and shops built among the stones, it has become a popular tourist destination and if you plan to visit the site in September you can participate in the Olive Oil Festival, one of the most popular fairgrounds in Andalusia.

During the festival you can take guided tours of the village to learn about the local way of life of the producers of olive oil, which they call green gold. The celebration includes millers' breakfasts, gastronomic tastings, recreational activities for visitors and also commercial stalls to buy products. The festival is held in September to coincide with the first olive milling of the season.

This festival, which vindicates one of the regional products of Cadiz, also includes days of dancing and festivities during the week of the event and makes Setenil de las Bodegas one of the favorite destinations in Andalusia.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the activities of the festival is free.
• When... Every year in September.
• Where... Different parts of Setenil de las Bodegas.

The beaches are the great protagonists of Cadiz during the summer but also when visitors begin to wane during the first weeks of autumn, because these are the dates that offer an ideal climate for a quiet swim in the bay of Cadiz. If you do not want to go too far from the old town you can visit the beach of La Caleta, which is one of the most famous seaside resorts in the city.

The best beaches on the Andalusian coast can be found in the area of Sanlucar de Barrameda, where you can take a swim in the Plaza de la Calzada and Playa de las Piletas, which stands out for its natural rocks, golden sand and crystal clear waters where you can practice water sports such as paddle surfing and snorkeling.

In the south of the Cadiz coast you can find the most extensive beaches, in Conil de la Frontera, Barbate, Zahara de los Atunes and especially in Tarifa, where you will find the Bolonia Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.

Cadiz with its millenary tradition is one of the most cultural cities in Spain and in addition to the theater, jazz and flamenco festivals organizes every year in September the Muestra Cinematográfica, in which hundreds of directors and producers participate with their films and documentary films.

The festival also hosts other parallel activities during its duration, such as presentations of books on cinema, art exhibitions, tributes to prominent authors and a series of short films at the Castillo de Santa Catalina and the Gran Teatro Falla. It also includes children's activities in its editions, so it can be one of the best alternatives if you plan to visit Cadiz with children.

During the festival you can access the film cycles for free and also the awards, which choose the best director in the categories of short films, medium-length films and feature films and also honor the work most voted by the audience with the Audience Award.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the film series and the awards ceremony is free of charge.
• When... Every year in September during one week.
• Where... Different parts of the city, including the Castillo de Santa Catalina and the Gran Teatro Falla.

On the border between Algeciras and Los Barrios you can visit the forest of the Natural Park of Los Alcornocales, which stands out for its lush vegetation, for its own ecosystem that is alien to its location and for the permanent humidity of its microclimate, which transforms it into a fog forest during the month of September, combining the humidity of early autumn with the easterly winds.

You can visit the park all year round but in September you will have the chance to live this experience of getting lost in the fog, with reduced visibility and an adventure experience that includes several hours of trekking, because you can only get by car to the area of El Bujeo and from there walk for half an hour to enter the forest and enjoy the autumn mist that will make you feel in a horror movie.

The Natural Park of Los Alcornocales is one of the great attractions of the southern part of the coast of Cadiz and also a unique experience in the fog forest of Cadiz that you can not miss during your visit to the province.

Details of interest

• Price... Tickets to the park have an approximate initial cost of 18 euros per person.
• Where... Algeciras, Cádiz.

The Fiesta de las Cortes is the official celebration of Cadiz and is held on September 24 each year. This festival commemorates the initial meeting of the deputies who shaped the Spanish Constitution of 1812, the first in the history of the country, which also makes it one of the main national celebrations.

During the day of the celebration the City Council of Cadiz organizes cultural events, gastronomic stalls, sports activities and in the city there is a parade of the Armed Forces that features members of the Spanish Royal House. There are also guided tours of the main points of the city and recreations of the battles of the time.

The activities are free and are distributed in different parts of the city, such as the coast of Cadiz, the cobbled streets of the old town, the Gran Teatro Falla and the City Hall of Cadiz.

Details of interest

• Price... Admission to the activities is free.
• When... September 24 of each year.
• Where... Different parts of the city, including the old town, the Cadiz coast and the Gran Teatro Falla.

September is one of the ideal months to take a swim in the beaches of Cadiz with few tourists and also to surf on the beaches of the southern coast of Cadiz, because the pleasant weather is added to one of the times with the best waves and also the easterly wind, which creates the ideal conditions for surfing in Conil de la Fron tera.

Whether you have previous experience or not, you can go to the beach and rent the board and equipment, as well as take surf lessons with specialized instructors. Conil de la Frontera is, along with Tarifa, one of the favorite places for surfers in Cadiz, especially in the area of Playa de la Fontanilla.

Conil de la Frontera is located in the southern part of the coast of Cadiz, but is easily accessible from the old town, so it is compatible with your tour if you have planned a short stay in the city. If that is your case, here is a list of things to see and do to discover Cadiz in 3 days.

Details of interest

• Price... The surf lessons depend on each instructor but have starting prices of approximately 20 euros per person.
• When... In September each year to make the most of the best waves in the city combined with the easterly wind.
• Where... At Fontanilla Beach, in Conil de la Frontera.

The temperature in Cadiz in September reaches maximums of 26° degrees and minimums of 17°, with average temperatures of 20°, making it an ideal time to tour the city with good weather and free of tourists.

It is also a dry season with very few rainy days, so you can take a swim in the beaches during sunny days and quietly enjoy the adventure tours.

September marks the end of summer and with it the withdrawal of most tourists, so it is a good month to tour the city in a relaxed way, with a wide range of events and affordable prices.

It is also an ideal time for weekend tourism in Cadiz, so if you plan to visit Cadiz in 2 days September will offer you many plans and a quiet stay.

In August ends the high season in the city so prices decrease significantly and you can find accommodation for similar costs to those of Cadiz in winter

If you want to get extra discounts or more beneficial prices you can book the excursions in advance online and in addition to ensure your place on the tours access to the offers proposed by the tourist providers for online purchases.

September is a warm but windy month, so I recommend that you include at least the following items in your suitcase:

• Swimsuit
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Beach shoes
• T-shirts
• Light coat
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Lightweight pants
• Waterproof jacket for adventure excursions
• Waterproof boots for adventure excursions