Puerta de Tierra

Monument Seafront district and historic city gate in Cádiz

Puerta de Tierra marks the waterfront gateway into Cádiz’s old city; visitors come for views toward the bay, the remnants of fortified walls, and easy access to the old quarter and nearby beaches.

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Puerta de Tierra
Puerta de Tierra area, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain
36.5261, -6.2888
Open daily (public space)
Free (public area)

How to Get to Puerta de Tierra #

Puerta de Tierra is part of Cádiz’s old city defenses and is reachable on foot from the historic centre. The city is well served by regional buses and by car; parking near the old town can be limited, so public transport or walking from the Cádiz bus station is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Puerta de Tierra #

  • Puerta de Tierra stands in Cádiz's waterfront area-combine a visit with a walk along the murallas for the best sea views.
  • Arrive for sunset to see the light on the old city walls.

Best Time to Visit Puerta de Tierra #

Puerta de Tierra in Cádiz is best enjoyed in shoulder seasons for comfortable walking and clear light; evenings in summer are also popular.

Spring/Autumn
March-June, September-November · 14-24°C (57-75°F)
Pleasant for walking the old town and the city walls.
Summer
July-August · 24-31°C (75-88°F)
Hot and lively; evenings are best for seaside walks.

Weather & Climate near Puerta de Tierra #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (525 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
15° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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