What is the old name of Cadiz?


What is the old name of Cadiz? In Greek, Cadiz was called was Gadeira - according to Greek legend, Hercules founded the city after his tenth labour. In Roman times, Gades, its Latin name, was an important upper-class Augustine city. The Moors ruled for 500 years under the name Qadis.


What is the oldest city in Spain?

Cadiz is widely known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain. It's located in southern Spain and has the remnants of a fortified city. It's said to be the first city founded in Europe by the Phoenecians around 1100 BC.