La Vina (The Vine), Cadiz
La Viña (The Vine) is a neighborhood in the historic center of the city of Cádiz, belonging to the 1st district.
The name of the neighborhood is related to its past as a place where the vine was cultivated . From the 18th century , the area began to be built, due to the strong demographic increase experienced in the city as a result of the boom in trade with America . Due to its location far from the port, it did not arouse interest among shippers to the Indies , which is why it was inhabited by popular classes dependent on the fishing activity of La Caleta beach .
The name of the neighborhood is related to its past as a place where the vine was cultivated . From the 18th century , the area began to be built, due to the strong demographic increase experienced in the city as a result of the boom in trade with America . Due to its location far from the port, it did not arouse interest among shippers to the Indies , which is why it was inhabited by popular classes dependent on the fishing activity of La Caleta beach .
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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La Vina (The Vine) on Map
Sight Name: La Vina (The Vine)
Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles