Children are always dreaming of being close to the animals which are in their TV shows; the parent’s dream is taste exquisite food at a good price with a cup of wine. The place where all this can happen is at the Zoo de Castellar with a nearby stop at the El Mirador Bar-Restaurant. Enjoying the best of Cádiz has never been easy.
The Zoo de Castellar is located at the gates of the Villa de Castellar de la Frontera, belonging to the province of Cádiz, near to the Parque de Naturaleza Activa Cerro del Moro. The temperature in this place tends to be quite warm; therefore it is better to go with comfortable clothes so that the walk through the Zoo can be more pleasant.
In 1998 it was a refuge for animals that recovered from animal trafficking and were unable to return to their environment. At present it is a famous Zoo due to the interaction that exists between visitors and animals. Children can touch animals safely, therefore, it is the ideal place to be with children and enjoy.
The recommendations that you must follow before going to this destination are:
- Bring homemade food
- Buy the tickets days before
- Bring a lot of water
- Plan the visit and activities
This type of recreational destinations are important for the family, not only because it stimulates the learning of children with a walk, but, because the family can strengthen their ties with this unique experience that they can live here. You cannot miss this amazing Zoo.
El Mirador Bar-Restaurant has the best drinks, food and * tapas * of Cádiz, professional attention, outdoor seating, a bar and Wi-Fi for customers. This restaurant is the best option as it is variety, prices and environment. If you choose the Zoo de Castellar as your destination, you must make the dinner reservation as soon as possible.
In this restaurant there is a sculpture that one of the former Spanish presidents gave to the owner of this restaurant.
To get to the Castellar Zoo there are two ways you can take:
On the AP-7, E-15 and A-2100, you will find a lot of nature and beautiful landscapes. There are no stops on most of the journey, but if you want a quiet family trip, this is your way
On the A-7, E-15 and A-2100, you can find more stops to rest, supermarkets and museums. If you want a trip around the city to distract yourself with the family, this route is the one you should take.
In the two roads there are tolls, therefore we advise you to take precautions for any of the routes you decide to take.
*Tapas: it is a Spanish custom to go to bars, drink drinks and eat a small plate of food.
