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| 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.
Specific places of interest
Plaza de España
 A meeting place
with numerous cafes and bars around the outside. In the centre there
is 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). 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.
Casa de Mayorazgo
Enter the courtyard of this private house
and walk through into an inner patio well kept with lots of potted
plants. Climb the corner tower of the old walls for a view down
to Plaza de España. This is open while daylight lasts. There
is no fee - but donations are accepted.
Casa Marquez de Tamaron
This old building is now used as the Casa de la Cultura which
is where the local town hall organises cultural events. Check out
the notice board. The small municipal library and reading room is
located here.
City Walls and Arches
The city walls are very much still intact and you can climb
up on to them at various points. There are half a dozen entrance
arches such as Arco de la Villa, Puerto de Sancho IV.
Transport
Busses. There is a small bus company office on Plazuela.
Busses run to Cadiz and Barbate hourly from Vejer. For further afield
you have to walk (20min) or taxi go down the hill to La Barca de
Vejer on the N340 where busses run to Tarifa and Algiciras several
times a day and La Linea (for Gibraltar) Seville and Malaga three
times a day.
La Barca de Vejer
Roadside hamlet where the N340 coast road crosses
the River Barbate. There is a petrol station and two good roadside
eateries here. Restaurant - Venta Pinto Meson Rustico painted white
and nextdoor is the Venta Infante, painted yellow. There is a footpath
from here that leads by the riverbank and then through the Salt
marches 10 kilometre away where the river flows into the sea just
south of Barbate.
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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.
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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. |
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Bar Peneque
1962 in the plaza de Espana is a good place to stop
for a drink.
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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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