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Vejer de la Frontera town

1 Plaza de España, Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucía

Description

Vejer de la Frontera is a typical Andalusian white-village set on a low-lying hill overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar. It was settled under the Phoenicians and Romans and there is a clear architectural heritage from its time under Moorish rule (for over 5 centuries until 1250) after which it was used as a defensive position along the border (hence the appending of 'de la Frontera'). The main sights are the defensive walls, the narrow streets and squares of the historical district, and the various churches. Trivia: the Trafalgar Cape a few kms away on the coastline is the very Trafalgar after which the famous sea battle was named.

Access & Transport

Vejer is 60km from Cadiz on the A-48. Bus L-530 makes the journey in 65mins. From Seville, it is a 160km / 2h drive on the AP-4 / A-48

Instructions & Recommendations

The village is best explored on the way to/from Cadiz/Jerez and Tarifa/Gibraltar

Meta review

The village is extremely popular with reviewers and is also regularly featured in the list of the most beautiful villages in the province of Cadiz. The favourite among visitors is, undoubtedly, the town's very own Plaza de España which is described as picturesque thanks to its tiled fountain, palm trees and surrounding white houses with plenty of tapas bars around.

Environmental & Social

The main activities in the city have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy.

Conclusion

The small town of Vejer de la Frontera is one of the most scenic in Southern Andalusia. It is a little off the beaten track - though not too far from Cadiz/Jerez - but it will prove rewarding for those keen to explore the area in depth

Key positive

Not too touristy

Very charming and picturesque

Key negative

Not many well-known attractions in the area

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:3h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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