Cadiz Province - Vejer de la Frontera

Plaza de España, Vejer.
Plaza de España, Vejer.

If you are exploring the N340 Costa de la Luz coast road, you'd be wise to make time for a wander around Vejer. This classic white village on the hilltop is well worth a visit. It is actually 10 kilometers inland, perched high above the steep gorge of the River Barbate.

The more interesting arrival is from the outpost at the bottom of the ravine called La Barca de Vejer. From here take the steep road up the escarpment and straight into the beautiful Plaza de Espana, undoubtedly one of the prettiest village squares in Spain. 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. If you are lucky, park the car in the plaza. If not park on the road leading up to the plaza and walk back.

From the plaza enter the old walled town through the arch (Arco de la Villa). 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. One is relieved to find barely a hint of plastic or a trace of the 20th Century. Even the rubbish bins appear to have been carefully designed to please the eye!

The village has been officially declared an Historical Artistic Monument of National importance.

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Restaurants

Restaurant La Vera Cruz
Exceptionally good formal restaurant in rustic surrounds (restored 16 Century chapel.) This is near Arco de la Villa. French and international cuisine.

Restaurant Trafalgar
Located in Plaza de Espana.

Restaurant el Jardin de Califa
Restaurant Café of the hotel. Specialises in Morrocan fare.

Creperie la Chozita
Located in Plaza de Espana. Pancakes and assorted snacks and drinks.

Bars

Bar Peneque
1962 in the plaza de Espana is a good place to stop for a drink.

La Bodeguita
An excellent drinking and tapas bar and next door is Bar Janis Joplin, set into the old walls. Especially lively at weekend evenings.

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