News from Cádiz
The latest from local media, updated daily. Spanish stories are machine-translated; every headline links to its original source.
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Andalucía Información Machine translation
Martínez Ares and Subiela, new entries on the last day of the COAC 2027 registration period
The number of participating groups rises to 135, 95 of them corresponding to the adult category
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
The route of the Holy Week 'megaband' that will play in Cadiz with more than 400 musicians this Saturday
The Ecce Mater group celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gathering in which musicians from groups all over Spain will participate, marching through the center of Cadiz in unison.
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elDiario.es Machine translation
Pilar and Verónica, a reflection of the growing female presence in the Cádiz Carnival: "This is an honor"
Both are taking on the presidency of the juries for the Official Carnival Groups Competition (COAC) for adults and youth groups this year, respectively, thus putting a face to a transformation that still has pending challenges in authorship and the groups themselves.
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Condé Nast Traveler
Oku Andalusia, Cádiz, Spain — Hotel Review
Oku Andalusia brings the brand’s signature sense of fun and laid-back cool to the Cádiz coast, with a thoughtfully designed resort that manages the rare trick of being as appealing to child-free guests as it is to families.
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lavozdelsur.es Machine translation
Sadness in the Carnival world over the death of Javi Benítez 'El Chicla'
The Molina chirigota group has expressed their sorrow at his passing. "We still can't believe it," they said.
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
The gods Bacchus and Salacia will return to the Puertas de Tierra in Cádiz during Carnival 2027
The sculptures that adorned the BIC last year during the Cadiz festivities must be fully installed by February 3rd.
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lavozdelsur.es Machine translation
Brenda García and Miriam Ballesteros, two voices of the Cádiz Carnival to announce the Tosantos 2026
The artists from Jesús Bienvenido's comparsa, winner of the last two COAC competitions, will star in the opening speech on October 23rd in La Merced.
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Ayuntamiento de Puertollano Machine translation
The Cádiz carnival arrives in Puertollano for the last concert of the "Los amish del mono" chirigota tour.
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BBC
Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's removal from flat
The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
Brenda García and Miriam Ballesteros will give the opening speeches for the Tosantos festivities in Cádiz in 2026
The artists will announce the party at the Municipal Flamenco Art Center of La Merced
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
Registration for the COAC 2027 has risen to 80 groups with two days left before the deadline.
33 groups registered this Tuesday, awaiting the closing date next Thursday
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Deccan Chronicle
Namma Chennai Diary | Life Lessons Learnt in Portugal and Spain
The amazing thing about the experience of dining with tourists from around the world was how much everyone – young and old - valued life
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La Voz del Sur Machine translation
Cadiz is already thinking about its Carnival and has approved subsidies for 2027: more than half of the money is earmarked for activities outside of February
Beatriz Gandullo explained that the criteria used to evaluate applications have been modified.
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DIARIO Bahía de Cádiz Machine translation
More municipal money for the Cadiz Carnival: subsidies now total around 268,000 euros
The City Council has approved the call for applications for grants aimed at groups and associations that organize events related to the city's main festival in 2027. Nearly €40,000 more has been allocated compared to 2026.
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
Antonio Blanco: “Winning with ‘Charrúas’ without having a legion of fans was a great achievement”
He was the bass in some of the biggest choirs in Puerto Real, such as ‘Hay moros en la costa’ or ‘Mi no comprender’
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Stuff
'Frayed tempers, pants almost wet': Jackie Clarke on her European holiday mishap
A 60th birthday was the perfect excuse for entertainer Jackie Clarke to embark on a month-long European adventure.
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Andalucía Información Machine translation
The Cadiz City Council increases subsidies for festival and Carnival activities in 2027 by 17%.
The Local Governing Board approves a call for proposals with a budget of 267,450 euros, divided into three lines, to support organizations during the pre-Carnival period...
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
The Cádiz City Council increases subsidies for Carnival and Festivals
The amount allocated to entities, groups and associations will increase by 17%, reaching almost 267,500 euros in funding.
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Andalucía Información Machine translation
The Cádiz Provincial Council's Gala for Tourism Day recognizes La Manzanilla Tavern, Tourist Guides and Asodemer
The Tourism Board presents a new professional agenda to the sector at a gala hosted by Sandra Morales Ruiz from Jerez.
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La Voz Digital Machine translation
The COAC 2027 already has a jury: these are the ones in charge of scoring the groups of the Cádiz Carnival
The Local Governing Board formalizes the technical composition of the teams in charge of evaluating the performances on stage during the next edition of the song contest
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EL PAÍS Machine translation
The feminist chirigota from Cádiz that will perform in the streets of Shakira's Macondo: "We cry while we're making money"
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
This is the jury for the 2027 Cadiz Carnival Group Competition
The COAC competition for adults will begin on January 8th, and the children's competition will begin the following day.
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Portal de Cádiz Machine translation
The Carnival of Cádiz is viewed from Uruguay in a documentary that returns to the city where it was born
“Cádiz in February: A View from the South” will be presented on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters at the University of Cádiz, as part of a documentary series organized by the UCA's Carnival Chair. Admission…
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Diario de Cádiz Machine translation
Cádiz awards the bastion of fried fish
Luis Neira, who arrived in Cádiz in 1962, accepted the 2026 Tourism Award given to the Las Flores fried fish shop.
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