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Tourism in the province of Cádiz

Vejer is the ideal point of departure to explore the rest of the province of Cádiz.

HALF AN HOUR FROM VEJER

Los Caños de Meca

This is one of the most popular destination in Cádiz, and without a doubt one of the most original and unique.
Historically, Los Caños has been a refuge of hippies and bohemians attracted by its exuberant natural landscape and its isolation

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Conil

This beautiful coastal town of white-washed houses and fishing village atmosphere has, in recent years become a prime tourist destination with some of the finest beaches in the south of Spain.

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Barbate

This simple fishing village is very popular with seafood lovers. It produces excellent tuna and other salted fish and preserves, authentic delicacies of the highest quality.

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Zahara de los atunes

This relaxed and peaceful location is an oasis of calm and nature with a certain hippie touch characterised by unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters.

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OTHER DESTINATIONS FROM VEJER

The province of Cádiz is one of the most varied and attractive regions in Spain. It has countless attractive destinations and offers a unique combination both beach and countryside.

Vejer is the point of departure to tour the area given its central and well-connected location within the province. Apart from the local destinations described in this section, it is well worth taking the car and visiting some of the many charming locations. We recommend the following:

Cádiz: Famous for the friendliness of its residents, the city of Cádiz offers some of the most picturesque spots in Andalucia. Especially within the old city, which is reminiscent of Havana.

The city has magnificent beaches, repeatedly awarded for their conservation and cleanliness, as well as charming streets and neighbourhoods within the city centre. Don’t miss the excellent local cuisine and festivals, especially Carnival in February and Holy Week.

Around the capital there are numerous interesting locations such as Puerto de Santa María, a magnet for lovers of seafood, fried fish and good wine, Puerto Real, Chiclana, San Fernando, Chipiona , Rota or Sanlucar. All of these destinations have excellent tourism services and sports and recreation facilities (golf, sailing, diving, etc) and home to such well-known locations as Valdelagrana, Sancti Petri, Costa Ballena, etc.

Another popular destination is Jerez de la Frontera, home of the wine of the same name and land of horses and Flamenco artists.
Tarifa and Campo de Gibraltar: Wind capital of Europe, this is a popular destination for wind and kite surfers from across the globe. Tarifa has excellent beaches and an international atmosphere where windsurfing has become a part of the unique personality of the town. Hundreds of shops offer all types of products and services related to water sports.

Wide range of good food and accommodation. Another attraction of this area is its proximity to Africa, with the possibility of taking a ferry across the Strait in one hour. There are also interesting excursions to see whales and dolphins on their way through the Strait of Gibraltar.
While in the area, the famous and exclusive resort of Sotogrande and the colony of Gibraltar are also well worth a visit.
The Costa del Sol is also close by.

The interior: The interior region of the province of Cádiz is also rich in attractions. The picturesque towns of Arcos de la Frontera, Grazalema or Zahara de la Sierra reward the visitor with their typically narrow Andalucian streets with white-washed buildings and flower-filled patios redolent with the sent of delicious home-cooking.

Many of these “White Towns” are located on routes which have been organised similar to the famous “Ruta del Toro” and “Ruta del Vino”. These routes offer the possibility of enjoying an ancestral culture rich in Arab traditions with a unique folklore, cuisine and crafts.
Outside Cádiz. Vejer is the perfect starting point for the exploration of Andalucia. Seville lies less than two hours away by motorway and from there you can continue on to other destinations such as Cordoba or Granada.

Málaga and the Costa del Sol are also just hours away, as is Huelva, the land of Iberian cured ham and wide endless beaches.