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Art enthusiasts should not miss Fundación NMAC (15 minutes’ drive), a large open-air museum where sculptures and installations sit within a forest of Mediterranean pines. Highlights include Marina Abramovic’s contemplative caves, carved into the walls of a quarry, and a ceramic bridge decorated with Moorish motifs. The Trafalgar Lighthouse (25 minutes), at the tip of the Cabo Trafalgar headland, was built in 1860, more than half a century after the historic battle that took place just off this coast. Take in the views, then head east to visit the Fábrica Romana de Salazones, the remains of a Roman-era food-processing plant. Get lost in the Old Town of Cádiz (45 minutes), using the 18th-century Torre Tavira to orient yourself. When you get to the tower, check out the views from the top or its Camera Obscura. The waterfront Castillo de Santa Catalina houses exhibitions, while Baluarte de la Candelaria (a 17th-century defensive structure) organises concerts and other events.