PUERTO REAL

ancient (Latin) Portus Gaditanus town, Cdiz provincia, Andalusia comunidad autnoma (autonomous community), southern Spain. It is on the north shore of the inner arm of the Bay of Cdiz and lies 5 miles (8 km) east of Cdiz. Known to the Romans, it was probably the most ancient trading station on the Bay of Cdiz and took its modern name (meaning royal port) when rebuilt in 1488 by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. It is now a beach resort, a local agricultural centre, and the site of light industries and shipyards. It is on a highway and a rail line linking Cdiz and Seville. Pop. (1981) 23,931.