Composite profile
Overall score
69/100
Use the Cádiz profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level coastal context alongside Seville and Málaga.
Overall69/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality74/100
Energy71/100
Spain / Southern Europe
Cádiz, Spain City Intelligence
Cádiz is an Andalusian port city and naval base on an Atlantic peninsula in south-western Spain, with shipbuilding, tourism, and services activity inside a coastal climate-adaptation context. Cádiz is a southern europe city of about ~0.62M metro in Spain. On the composite city-intelligence score, Cádiz sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (69/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.62M metro
Image credit: Image: fuente: COVT / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed69/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Cádiz data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Cádiz's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Cádiz's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 71/100 | Cádiz's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 66/100 | Cádiz's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 70/100 | Cádiz's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 63/100 | Cádiz's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 63/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety77/100
Cádiz is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life85/100
Healthcare86/100
Education86/100
Green space87/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure89/100
Mobility72/100
Cádiz has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education86/100
Green space87/100
Overall safety79/100
Cádiz scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability79/100
Walkability87/100
Cycling68/100
Infrastructure89/100
Cádiz is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability84/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle58/100
Cádiz is very high for retirement (84/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Cádiz
Local public safety guidance for Cádiz, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Cádiz, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Spain emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Cádiz
Healthcare context for Cádiz, with national-level information from Spain where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Cádiz, see the Spain healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Cádiz
Local mobility context for Cádiz, with national-level context from Spain where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Cádiz, see the Spain transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Cádiz. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Cádiz
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Cádiz will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Cádiz air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Cádiz drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Cádiz
Is Cádiz worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (85/100), with nearby nature such as Tarifa coast, Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park.
Is Cádiz good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Cádiz affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,260/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Cádiz?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Cádiz's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Cádiz?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 18.6°C.
Does Cádiz have universities?
Higher education is strong (71/100).
What is healthcare like in Cádiz?
Healthcare access is strong (72/100).
Is Cádiz good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (79/100).
What nature is near Cádiz?
Within ~170 km: Tarifa coast, Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park.
Explore Cádiz modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Cádiz
Cádiz's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Cádiz
Cádiz's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Cádiz
Cádiz's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Cádiz
Cádiz's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Cádiz
Cádiz's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Cádiz
Cádiz's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Cádiz
Cost of living estimates for Cádiz — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Cádiz
Climate profile for Cádiz — Mediterranean climate, annual average 18.6°C, comfort score 96/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Cádiz
Economy and jobs profile for Cádiz — tourism economy, economy score 66/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Cádiz
Education profile for Cádiz — student city, education score 67/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Cádiz
Healthcare and retirement profile for Cádiz — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 72/100, retirement score 79/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Cádiz
Source-attributed visual context for Cádiz using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Cádiz
Weekend trip planning checklist for Cádiz — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Cádiz
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Cádiz
Estimate a monthly budget for Cádiz using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Cádiz
Plan a trip budget for Cádiz using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Cádiz
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Cádiz. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Same region · about 24 km from Cádiz. Explore Jerez de la Frontera's city intelligence profile.
Algeciras, Spain
Same region · about 88 km from Cádiz. Explore Algeciras's city intelligence profile.
Huelva, Spain
Same region · about 98 km from Cádiz. Explore Huelva's city intelligence profile.
Seville, Spain
Same region · about 99 km from Cádiz. Explore Seville's city intelligence profile.
Ceuta, Spain
Same region · about 115 km from Cádiz. Explore Ceuta's city intelligence profile.
Marbella, Spain
Same region · about 126 km from Cádiz. Explore Marbella's city intelligence profile.
Faro, Portugal
Cross-border · about 155 km from Cádiz. Explore Faro's city intelligence profile.
Malaga, Spain
Same region · about 169 km from Cádiz. Explore Malaga's city intelligence profile.
Córdoba, Spain
Same region · about 202 km from Cádiz. Explore Córdoba's city intelligence profile.
Portimão, Portugal
Cross-border · about 210 km from Cádiz. Explore Portimão's city intelligence profile.
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Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Cádiz — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
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Cádiz FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Cádiz, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Cádiz
Is Cádiz worth visiting?
Cádiz has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Tarifa coast, Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park and Sierra de Cádiz within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Cádiz?
Cádiz has a very high quality-of-life estimate (85/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 85/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Cádiz?
A single resident of Cádiz spends roughly €1,260 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €669. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Spain. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Cádiz?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Cádiz is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Cádiz?
Cádiz's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Cádiz has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Cádiz good for digital nomads and remote work?
Cádiz offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 72/100.
What are the education options in Cádiz?
Cádiz is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Mathematics and Engineering.
Is Cádiz a good place to study?
Cádiz offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Cádiz?
Cádiz has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 72/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Cádiz a good place to retire?
Cádiz offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 79/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Cádiz?
Cádiz has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 18.6°C annually with roughly 599 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Cádiz a safe place to live?
Cádiz is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Cádiz?
Cádiz indexes a walkability score of 87 and a cycling score of 68 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Cádiz?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Cádiz include Tarifa coast, Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park and Sierra de Cádiz. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Cádiz good for families?
Cádiz scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Cádiz?
Cádiz rates 58/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 87/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Tarifa coast, Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park and Sierra de Cádiz supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Cádiz profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level coastal context alongside Seville and Málaga. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and air quality (74/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (63/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Spain country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Cádiz appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.