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Tourist travel information about Vejer de la Frontera in Cadiz Spain! |
Tourist travel information about Vejer de la Frontera in Cadiz Spain!
Tourist information about Vejer de la Frontera in Spain. Travel to Vejer de la Frontera and let Spain-Holiday.com guide and accommodate you |
If youre exploring the CN340 coast road, youd be wise to make time for a wander round Vejer. This classic white hilltop town is well worth a visit. 10 km inland, perched high above the steep gorge of the River Barbate, Vejer is virtually unknown by foreign tourists.
This stunning castellated town is a magical place to explore, its quiet cobbled streets meandering through a charming jumble of secret corners, hidden patios and delightful houses. Hidden behind ancient walls, it has a magnificent church. Great care has been taken to preserve this beautiful town. One is relieved to find barely a hint of plastic or a trace of the 20th Century. Even the litter bins appear to have been carefully designed to please the eye! The town square, shaded by vast palm trees, has a wonderful old fountain with traditional ceramic Andalucian frogs which spout water high into the air, thus forming a fountain.
The recently restored 17th Century Franciscan Convent OHospederia de Convento San Francisco, now a hotel restaurant, is also worth a visit. The town has been officially declared an Historical Artistical Monument of National importance.
Specific places of interest include:
Arab Castle - is hidden in the old quarter. A classic 11th century arch leads into a courtyard. During the summer school holidays the local scouts and guides will show you around the ramparts.
Church of El Divino Salvador - like many was built on the site of an old Mosque. The front of the main aisle is Visigothic while the reminder is Mudejar.
Santuario de Nuestra Senora de la Oliva - is a local chapel which houses a 16th century carved image of the Virgin Mary.
Plaza de España - is a meeting place with numerous cafes and bars around the outside. In the centre there´s an ornate ceramic fountain featuring 4 frogs. The town hall is located in the square and a notable feature is the facade of the fabled Casa de la Inquisición (no. 12 & 13).
Travelling around
Vejer is the point many travelers leave the N340 heading North to take the old coast road via Barbate, Cabo Trafalgar, Caños de Meca, Conil de la Frontera
Vejer is the point many travelers leave the N340 heading South to take the old coast road via Barbate, and Zahara de los Atunes.
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See a map over Vejer de la Frontera
