Callejon del Duende - Cadiz - Andalusia

It is the narrowest street in the city of Cádiz . The shape of the street is slightly curved, like most streets in Cadiz, to counteract the wind. The street used to be frequented by smugglers.

In Carrer Mesón 9 we find Carreró del Duende. It was recently discovered and although it is now closed, visitors can find out with a "look".

The shape of the street is curved , like most streets in Cádiz, to counteract the wind. The legends behind its name will not leave you indifferent. Although there is one that has captivated the people of Cadiz themselves.

It is said that during the Napoleonic invasion of Spain, a French captain fell madly in love with a beautiful woman from Cadiz and that she, who first toyed with him to free her boyfriend , ended up falling in love with the captain too.

The two unleashed their passion in this small and cramped space where they were caught hugging . The patriots saw it as treason and decided to pay fairly, so they were killed.
Local residents claim they can still hear the couple's moans in the early hours of every All Souls ' Night. That to this day the walls of this place do not forget the kisses and displays of tenderness born during this idyllic but risky love.

Another legend tells the story of the smuggler El Duende who plied his trade in the strait of this narrow alley.

Willem Vandenameele