Cadiz Safety Guide

Cadiz feels almost suspiciously safe. The historic center is compact enough that municipal police on foot patrol can cover every twist of Barrio del Pópulo and every stretch of the Atlantic promenade within minutes. You'll notice fellow tourists everywhere, so help is always close. Violent crime is rare. The real nuisance is the occasional pickpocket near the cathedral or along the Playa de la Victoria boardwalk on sticky summer nights when the smell of fried fish drifts from chiringuitos and the air itself seems drunk on salt and music. Guard your bag, not yourself, that's the extent of worry here, which makes Cadiz a soft landing for first-timers in Spain.