Written by Intern Queeny George M.H, Team Allycaral
More than 25 years ago, while working at British Telecommunications in Leicester, UK, I would often see the word “Andalusia” flash on my screen when handling calls from southern Spain. To me, it was more than just a place—it was poetry, romance, and mystery. For decades, Andalusia remained a dream.
That dream finally came true this spring when I sailed aboard the MSC Virtuoso to Cádiz, one of Europe’s oldest cities.
Stepping ashore, I felt the pulse of Andalusia in its plazas, where locals lingered over coffee and tourists admired its colors. The magnificent Cádiz Cathedral, with its golden dome rising against the Atlantic sky, captured both the city’s grandeur and its seafaring history.
From the Torre Tavira watchtower, I looked out over centuries of maritime legacy, while down by the sea, the Parque Genovés offered quiet charm with its shaded pathways and exotic plants.
What struck me most was how Cádiz embraced its past while living vibrantly in the present. I touched the orange trees, listened to the hum of its plazas, and felt the warmth of its sun.
For 25 years, Andalusia had been only a word — exotic, distant, elusive. In Cádiz, it became real, alive, and unforgettable. This was not just a journey; it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
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