In which London becomes a weather standard

 San Fernando is ahead of us.  It is for 97,500 people living here, rather than in Cadiz. It has water around an awful look of it and so the locals call it La Isla.  The are known as "Cañaíllas" or "Isleños".  The English wiki doesn’t say a lot other than the proud boast that it was never occupied by the French, during the Napoleonic Wars and it was here the Cortes of Cadiz drew up a liberal constitution -  which the restored Bourbons trashed.

The Spanish Wiki page is a bit more about the place. It mentions the important of fish salting. The Romans built pottery. The Catholic Monarchs built a Royal Shipyard.  The Military liked the place. The Royal Institute and Observatory of the Navy and the Pantheon of Illustrious Mariners are present. As is the Teatro de las Cortes - where they did the constitutional thing. 

Spain’s loss of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines meant less ships were needed and with it the closure of the shipyards. At the same time the tuna fishing industry went into decline. The rebuilding of the military and the expansion of greater Cadiz helped rebuild the place.

Climate wise we are approaching the hot times. June sees an average of 19.1 oC, with a max top is 26,4oC. August peaks at 21.5oC / 28.9oC, January is a cool 9oC / 15.7oC.  Rainwise June to August is dry, getting 3.3mm, 0.4mm and 5.8mm of rain for those months. October to March sees 5-6cm, with 81.2mm in November. If we take London as an average  this means Cadiz, in November, is 1.25 Londons, while in July it is 1/10th of a London.

Entering the San Fernado we find the Castillo de San Romualdo.  It contains a museum. Cliff gave it four stars a month ago. He reckoned ‘A small but fascinating museum located next to San Romualdo Castle. It houses archaeological artifacts and documents that tell the story of San Fernando from antiquity to the present day. The rooms are well-organized and can easily be explored in under an hour. Highlights include the Phoenician-Punic remains found in the area and documents related to the Cortes of Cádiz, which were held here. The staff is helpful and can answer any questions about the exhibits. Admission is free, which is always an incentive to visit. Perhaps it could benefit from better signage to make it easier for visitors to find.

We really are in the cultural quarter.  But a ropes throw away is the Museo Naval de San Fernando. https://www.fundacionmuseonaval.com/museonavalsanfernando.html  People gave it 4.7 stars - and that is from 1642 reviews. Flags is one of the top review items.  Rosalia was fulsome a year ago.  ‘A highly recommended museum visit. This museum is dedicated to the history of the Spanish Navy and its connection to San Fernando. It's full of scale models of Navy ships, from the Elcano to ships from the Battles of Trafalgar and Lepanto, and Columbus's caravels; flags, navigational instruments, and even a dragonfly helicopter and a recreation of a frigate captain's cabin. The guided tours at 10:30 and 12:00 are very interesting. The guide is excellent and keeps you engaged. The tour also includes a visit to the Captaincy Palace. All the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. It's located right in the heart of San Fernando's historic center. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. It's closed on Sundays and Mondays. 100% recommended’

We will be very close to the Real Teatro de Cortes. I think we have to look in.  https://teatrodelascortes.sacatuentrada.es/   Alas we will meet Aerolineas.  https://teatrodelascortes.sacatuentrada.es/es/productos/descripcion/aerolineas  It’s on in a few days.    Two weeks ago Sandra was enchanted. ‘A cultural space brimming with charm and history. It served as the seat of the Cortes of Cádiz during the War of Independence, which in itself lends it special significance. The building has been restored while preserving its original character, and the main hall boasts excellent acoustics for enjoying music, theater, and dance performances. The seats are comfortable, and visibility is good from almost every seat. The program is varied and accessible, with reasonable prices. The staff is friendly and attentive. Undoubtedly a cultural landmark for the city and the entire Bay of Cádiz.’

Very soon we are across the hump of the down and down to the tidal marshes, where the infrastructure gets routed.  We will end the day strolling along the bay and watching the birds.