"From the Torre Tavira you see not only the city, but also its soul."

The Camera Obscura: Cádiz in real-time on a plate

Inside Torre Tavira you’ll find something special: the first Camera Obscura in Spain. Not a museum relic, but a fully functioning optical installation. With a system of mirrors and lenses, a live projection of the city appears on a giant white dish. Local guides explain what you’re seeing and whoosh—you’re flying over churches, rooftops, streets and people as if you were a drone. Minus the battery anxiety.

A rooftop view your camera can’t handle

The rooftop terrace of Torre Tavira is an attraction in itself. From here you get a 360-degree view over Cádiz—from the cathedral’s dome to the Atlantic Ocean. On clear days you can even spot the mountains of Morocco on the horizon. Handy info panels show you what you're actually looking at. And yes, your phone might struggle to stop taking pictures.

Exhibits with a Cádiz twist

Besides the view and the Camera Obscura, there are two small exhibition spaces inside. Don’t expect dusty display cases—think interactive exhibits about the tower’s history, sea trade, and Cádiz’s golden age. Bonus: rotating art by local artists is often on display. Small, but worth it.

From watchtower to city icon

Torre Tavira once served as a lookout for incoming ships. Today, it’s the place to truly get to know the city—literally and figuratively. Historical, technical, and visual insights all under one roof. Ideal if you want to understand Cádiz, not just walk through it.