Manuel’s apartment is fabulous - very central - literally on top of all the shops and restaurants. Yet inside the apartment is is so quiet. The views from the terrace are amazing - there was always something to watch. The apartment is spotless and really well equipped (even a kettle - a rarity in Spain! Manuel was a great host - he recommended restaurants and beaches. We loved the Ruzafa area which had great bars - go to La Belle de Cádiz for Agua de Valencia and Ubik - a bar in a library. We also hired bikes from Easy Way bike hire (near the market) for 8euros a day. The cycle lanes are excellent and you can cycle through the park on the old river bed.