Cadiz

Cadiz is a city in Negros Occidental, located on the northern coast of Negros Island facing the Visayan Sea. Known as the "City of Whales," Cadiz is famous for its whale and dolphin watching opportunities in the Tañon Strait. The city is also a major fishing port with a productive sugar industry.

By land

Cadiz is on the national highway between Bacolod (1.5 hours west) and San Carlos (1 hour east). Buses and vans pass through regularly.

By plane

The nearest airport is Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD), about 1.5 hours away.

Tricycles and jeepneys serve the city.

• Cadiz City Plaza — A park with a gazebo and monument.

• Cadiz City Church (St. Francis of Assisi) — The main Catholic church.

• Cadiz Ecological Park — A mangrove ecopark with a boardwalk.

• Tañon Strait — The protected seaway between Negros and Cebu, known for whale and dolphin watching.

• Lakawon Island — A resort island off the Cadiz coast with a white-sand beach.

• Whale and dolphin watching — Boat tours in the Tañon Strait, best from March to June.

• Lakawon Island day trip — A 15-minute boat ride to the island resort.

• Mangrove boardwalk tour — Explore the Cadiz Ecological Park.

• Visit the fish port — Watch the daily catch.

• Seafood — Fresh fish, crabs, prawns, and squid from the Visayan Sea.
• Negrense dishes — Inasal, cansi, and KBL.

• Buko juice — Fresh coconut water available.
• Coffee — Served at local eateries.

• Cadiz Hotel — A mid-range hotel in the city.
• Lakawon Island Resort — Overnight stays on the island.
• Cadiz Lodge — Budget accommodation.

• Dried fish — Cadiz is a major fishing centre.
• Sugar products — Local muscovado sugar.
• Cadiz Public Market — Fresh seafood and produce.

• Bacolod — 1.5 hours west.
• San Carlos — 1 hour east.
• Lakawon Island — 15 minutes by boat.
• Sagay — 30 minutes east.