Vejer de la Frontera Travel Guide

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Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer de la Frontera

Travel to an Andalusian hilltop town of whitewashed and ancient buildings and a history that goes back thousands of years.

Sitting on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Straits of Gibraltar is the Vejer de la Frontera, an ancient fortified town of labyrinthine roads, brilliant whitewashed buildings and a long history. Explore the historic heart of a place that was once home to Phoenicians and Romans among other civilizations and venture into the surrounding countryside.

Vejer de la Frontera comprises two parts: a newer outer district and the walled old town. Enter the medieval center through one of the arches in the 15th-century defensive walls, such as the Arco de la Villa. Wander along cobbled streets and through flower-filled courtyards to visit ancient monuments and buildings. Tour the battlements of the Castle of Vejer, which dates back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Go to the Church of El Divino Salvador for its 16th-century carved image of the Virgin Mary. Visit the 16th-century Convent of the Conceptionist Nuns.

Take a break from your sightseeing with refreshments in the bars and cafés lining the Plaza de España, the main square. At its center is a beautiful fountain decorated with tiles from Seville.

Vejer de la Frontera lies close to La Breña y Marismas del Barbate Natural Park. Hike through its meadows and pine groves and go bird spotting for species such as mallards and Eurasian cranes by the marshes and lagoons.

Drive a few minutes from the town for the long sandy beaches of La Costa de la Luz. Swim and sunbathe at El Palmar and try kite surfing at Historic Cape Trafalgar. It was off this coast that Admiral Horatio Nelson achieved victory against Napoleon in 1805, but died from a gunshot wound.

In the evening, dine on the gastronomic specialties Vejer de la Frontera is known for. Sample Spanish oyster thistles and spicy sausages called chorizos.

The nearest major international airports to Vejer de la Frontera are Seville Airport and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, which are 102 miles (165 kilometers) and 122 miles (196 kilometers) away respectively. Pick up a rental car from either of these locations or come by bus to this historic hilltop town.

Hostal La Janda
Hostal La Janda
1 out of 5
C/ Antonio Machado, 10, Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this hostal in Vejer de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Castillo and Church of the Divine ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
"All the staff were very helpful. None more so than the manager, who having telephoned for a taxi, rang and cancelled it and told me to come with him and his family in his car, he’d drop me off. His young family were a delight and it was a lovely, unexpected exchange. This simple, thoughtful, generosity ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2022

Hostal La Janda
Boutique Hotel V...
Boutique Hotel V...
1 out of 5
Calle Rosario 11-13, Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £114 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£114
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Vejer de la Frontera. Enjoy free breakfast, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Vejer Castle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"this was an enchanting property in a 1600s mansion in a hill town. The original structure was kept and carefully incorporated into the modern upgrades. the staff was extremely helpful. Breakfast every morning and beverages available during the day. The location was perfect and we were in easy reach ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Boutique Hotel V...
El Palmar virgin beaches
El Palmar virgin beaches
vejer-cadiz, andalucia
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Vejer de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Playa de El Palmar and Playa de ...
Casita muy agradable y tranquila. Todo muy bien
"La casita está muy bien. Muy espaciosa y completa (las fotos no le hacen justicia). Además tiene un agradable porche donde se puede desayunar y estar por la noche muy agusto y fresquito, y un jardincito. Por ponerle un pero, el agua caliente es un poco difícil de controlar porque va y viene. Quedar ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2019

El Palmar virgin beaches
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
El Palmar virgin beaches
El Palmar virgin beaches
vejer-cadiz, andalucia
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Vejer de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Playa de El Palmar and Playa de ...
Casita muy agradable y tranquila. Todo muy bien
"La casita está muy bien. Muy espaciosa y completa (las fotos no le hacen justicia). Además tiene un agradable porche donde se puede desayunar y estar por la noche muy agusto y fresquito, y un jardincito. Por ponerle un pero, el agua caliente es un poco difícil de controlar porque va y viene. Quedar ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2019

El Palmar virgin beaches
Charming villa on Playa del Palmar
Charming villa on Playa del Palmar
Vejer de la Frontera
Stay at this chalet in Vejer de la Frontera. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Playa de El Palmar and Playa ...
Sehr entspannter Aufenthalt in El Palmar
"Das Haus von Santigiago besticht mit einem wunderbarem Garten und einer gemütlichen Einrichtung. Der Vermieter war sehr bemüht all unsere Wünsche zu erfüllen. Einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt sind vielleicht die etwas spärlichen Küchenuntensilien."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2019

Charming villa on Playa del Palmar
Nice apartment in Vejer de la frontera
Nice apartment in Vejer de la frontera
Calle Juan relinque, 53, vejer de la frontera
Stay at this apartment in Vejer de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and housekeeping. Popular attractions Castillo and Arco de la Puerta ...
3 jours
"A part la difficulté pour se garer nous avons apprécié notre séjour à vejer ! Les propriétaires nous attendaient ce qui était très sympa ! L'emplacement est très bien car au coeur du village qui est très beau et pratique pour visiter les différentes plages de la Costa. Le moins c'est que le logement ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Nice apartment in Vejer de la frontera
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

Alex

Seville is great, lots to do, loads of little tapas bars and watering holes. Just don’t stay at ‘One Shot’ if you want a boutique hotel experience with a few amenities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I was there for the Sunshine Tour showjumping, it was really easily accessible to the show grounds.

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