Bay of Cádiz
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| Bay of Cádiz Bahía de Cádiz |
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Bay of Cádiz. 1888 |
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| Country | Spain |
| Region | Andalusia |
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| • Total | 111 km2 (43 sq mi) |
The Bay of Cádiz is a body of water in the province of Cádiz, Spain, adjacent to the southwestern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.
The Bay of Cádiz adjoins the Gulf of Cádiz, a larger body of water which is in the same area but further offshore.
Geography[edit]
The shores of the Bay of Cádiz include the municipalities of Cádiz, San Fernando, Puerto Real, El Puerto de Santa María, and Rota.[1]
The bay forms a natural harbour which according to available archaeological evidence has been inhabited since very ancient times.[2] The Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park is located on the shores of the Bay of Cádiz.
There is also a comarca with the name Bay of Cádiz.
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References[edit]
External links[edit]
Media related to Bay of Cádiz at Wikimedia Commons- Puerto de la Bahía de Cádiz
Coordinates: 36°29′39″N 6°13′01″W / 36.49417°N 6.21694°W
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