Is Cádiz safe?
Safe with normal care. Petty theft and some drug-related crime in outlying districts; the old town and beaches are fine.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-11.
- Homicide rate in Spain: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Spain: 3.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Cádiz at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Pickpocketing in crowds at Carnival, bag theft from cars and beaches, and occasional night-time drunk fights. |
| At night | The old town is lively late on weekends and mostly fine. Taxis are cheap if lanes empty out. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women; the old town is compact and busy. Take usual care with drinks and late walking. |
| Other risks | Strong Levante winds on beaches; Rip currents in winter; Sun and heat in summer |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Parking 'attendants' demanding payment for free street spots
- Unlicensed guides near the cathedral
- Bar bills inflated at crowded Carnival events
Take care
- Quiet streets near Santa María and Campo del Sur at night
- Beaches: strong currents in winter and spring
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drinking alcohol in the street is banned in many cities, with on-the-spot fines.
- Wearing swimwear or going shirtless away from the beach is fined in Barcelona and many resorts.
- Police can ask for photo ID at any time and hold you until it's confirmed; carry it.
How Cádiz compares in Spain
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| San Sebastián | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Bilbao | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Córdoba | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Menorca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Toledo | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Santiago de Compostela | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Salamanca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Barcelona | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Madrid | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Seville | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Valencia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Málaga | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mallorca | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ibiza | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tenerife | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gran Canaria | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Granada | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palma | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Las Palmas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alicante | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marbella | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cádiz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Benidorm | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Maspalomas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sitges | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Cádiz safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women; the old town is compact and busy. Take usual care with drinks and late walking.
Is Cádiz safe at night?
The old town is lively late on weekends and mostly fine. Taxis are cheap if lanes empty out.
What is the crime rate in Cádiz?
Pickpocketing in crowds at Carnival, bag theft from cars and beaches, and occasional night-time drunk fights. Nationally, Spain records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Cádiz?
Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Renfe Cercanías
- Jerez Airport (Aena)
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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