Hotels near Roman Theatre

Hidden in the Pópulo quarter behind the cathedral, the Teatro Romano is one of the oldest and largest Roman theatres in Spain, built in the 1st century BC when Cádiz was the Roman city of Gades. Rediscovered only in 1980 after a fire cleared the site, it lay buried for centuries beneath later buildings.

A modern interpretation centre explains the site, and a walkway leads out over the excavated tiers of stone seating, which could once hold some 10,000 spectators. You can even walk through part of the original vaulted gallery beneath the seating, all free of charge.

Pro Tip: Admission is free but it closes on Mondays and shuts by mid-afternoon. It sits right behind the cathedral, so combine the two in a single stop in the Pópulo.