"One of the whitest nicest villages in the south" Top 5 Page for this destination Vejer de la Frontera by SirRichard

Vejer de la Frontera Travel Guide: 113 reviews and 276 photos

Oranges, white walls and towers - Vejer de la Frontera

On top of a hill

Vejer de la Frontera is a nice little white village located on hooked on top of a hill near the coast, in the Spanish province of Cadiz.
Here you will find the quiet pace of a typical andalusian town without the crowds of tourists (so far!!) you will find in the Mediterranean side of Andalucia (Marbella...).

Its moorish past is still preserved in some walls, patios and local customs (pastries...)

White walls

The walls in Vejer (as in many south villages) are painted with lime every year to keep them pure white. The put the new layer just on top of the old, so in some walls you can see the traces of the many layers shaping the corners soft, just like snow layers, giving the walls a feel of cotton...

Near Africa

Vejer's location

Vejer is in the southernmost part of Spain, near Africa. You can get here from Cadiz, or from Malaga, the nearest capitals, and is just 1 hour away from Gibraltar.

Last visit to Vejer de la Frontera: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Apr 12, 2004
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Reviews (30)

An ad of the feast - Vejer de la Frontera

Toro Embolao Local Customs (4)

This old (27 years) tradition, also called "Toro del Aleluya" consists basically in chasing along some town streets a... more travel advice

Aperitivo in the main square - Vejer de la Frontera

Aperitivos Local Customs (4)

A nice gastronomical custom is the aperitivo. Before lunch (and that means between 1 and 3 pm!) we use to go for a quick... more travel advice

Roofs Favorites (5)

If you have the chance, climb to some tower or roof and have a look at the Vejer's roofs. A big deal of the town's... more travel advice

Monumento to the "tapadas" - Vejer de la Frontera

Tapadas (covered women) Local Customs (4)

Since the mid 20th century there were a high amount of local women wearing long black dresses that covered all their... more travel advice

Comments (12)

asthmaattack Mar 27, 2009 at 12:25 AM Report Abuse

This place is haunted.
karenincalifornia Aug 25, 2006 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

Vejer looks very nice indeed! Thank you for this very excellent tip!
DPando Jul 2, 2006 at 11:41 AM Report Abuse

me acabo de enamorar de este pueblo hace 3 dias !! q maravilla !!
LoriPori Jun 7, 2006 at 8:20 AM Report Abuse

Hans and I had the good fortune to see this wonderful town with Carmen and Stace. I regret that we did not get introduced properly & did not have much opportunity to chat in Marbella. Perhaps next time we are in Spain. Lori
Trekki Sep 28, 2005 at 9:32 AM Report Abuse

Vejer will be a must on my next Andalucia trip ! It looks so beautiful !! Thanks for sharing !
jenniferchin Nov 11, 2004 at 2:05 AM Report Abuse

Sigh .. I am mesmerised ..... Thank you for giving me MORE options :-))))))
diageva Jul 21, 2004 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

so is a very pleasant town to walk around ... but... not the day of the "Toro Embolao" :-) ... que bonita es tu tierra primo!!!!
dr.firas May 6, 2004 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

Any body can feel your talent in photographing Joaquin, it is a real art! great new page ;-)
herzog63 May 1, 2004 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

To wander the small streets here sounds like a step back in time! I wouldn't mind a couple of days of wandering........
acemj Apr 24, 2004 at 2:16 PM Report Abuse

Be careful, Joaquin! This page might attract the tourists! ;-)