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Divino Salvador Parish Church
Built over a former mosque, it is a basilica church with a rectangular apse and three naves, the central one being highe
Andalucía / Cádiz
CádizAndalucía
Vejer de la Frontera
CádizAndalucíaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
201m
ALTITUDE
S. XI
CASTLE
12.800
INHABITANTS
COBIJADAS
TRADICIÓN
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. X-XI · Open to visitors
castle of Vejer
Walled precinct
recinto completo · MEDIEVAL
six-sided enclosure
Defensive tower
en pie
Convent
ruinas · S. XVIII
Notable church
gotico mudejar tardogotica · S. XIV-XVI · Open to visitors
Divine Savior
Historic altarpiece
S. XVII · Open to visitors
main altar
Palace / Manor house
museo · S. XVIII-XIX
Remarkable main square
Plaza de España
Heritage fountain
S. XVI-XX
Aqueduct
S. XVI
St. Lucia
Historic cemetery
Monumental gate or arch
×4 · S. XIV–XV · Open to visitors
Segur Gate, Villa Gate, and Sancho IV Gate
Historic mill
S. XIX · Open to visitors
flour mills
Roman monuments
vestigios
Gothic gem
S. XIV-XVI · Open to visitors
Church of the Divine Savior (Gothic-Mudejar)
Mudéjar gem
S. XIV · Open to visitors
Divino Salvador Church (Gothic-Mudejar façade)
National Historic Site
historic white village
Scenic viewpoint
×2
Natural / national park
By a river
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Living local crafts
sheltered
White village
whitewashed farmhouse
Movie village (film locations)
The Boy (2014) - movie
Jewish quarter
S. XX
Accessibility
total
Film locations
- The child(2014)Film
Vejer de la Frontera, where the sea and the medieval stone meet.
Beautiful village of Cadiz, located on top of a slender hill, 190 m above sea level, and only 10 km from the beach of El Palmar, which belongs to its municipality. Its strategic location made Vejer an enclave of the most ancient civilizations, which have left their mark on its physiognomy. Declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1976 and I National Prize of Beautification of Villages in 1978, Vejer is discovered as a typical white village, of great monumental and scenic beauty. We recommend visiting its walled enclosure and monuments such as the Parish Church of the Divine Savior, the castle, the
…Images of Vejer de la Frontera
What to see
Places of interest
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La Cobijada: the traditional women's dress
The so-called COBIJADA costume has aroused the curiosity of European artists and writers since the last century, that is
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Vejer Castle
It dates from the tenth and eleventh centuries, at the time of Abderramán I and successors. It is located in the highest
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Walled enclosure
The Walled Enclosure of Vejer represents an irregular polygon of six sides, with the first flank corresponding to the no
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Plaza de España
It has its origins in the sixteenth century when the city overflows the walled enclosure. During the sixteenth and seven
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Santa Lucia Aqueduct
It is a water conduction system from the 16th century, possibly built by reusing materials from a previous older one, be
What to do in Vejer de la Frontera
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Vejer de la Frontera is located in Cádiz, Andalucía.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Vejer de la Frontera.
El Palmar Beach Area
15 €/night158 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by El Palmar Beach Caravan Area
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Recommended option in the municipality: El Palmar is a district of Vejer (~12 km from the town center). Municipal ordinance prohibits camping/overnight stays in the town center and free coastline; use designated areas such as this one.
- Access:
- Paseo Marítimo s/n, El Palmar de Vejer (CA-215). Private fenced enclosure ~50 m from the beach; 24 h access all year round. Guideline rate from ~15 €/night with electricity (check season).
- Phone:
- +34 686 071 426
Nelson Mandela Park Parking - Don Quijote St.
Free overnight stay6 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Vejer de la Frontera City Hall
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Free alternative without services for short visit to the hull (on foot). For legal overnight stay with emptying use El Palmar Beach or other areas of El Palmar (~12 km).
- Access:
- C. Don Quijote, municipal parking on the outskirts overlooking the countryside. Overnight stay tolerated in low season according to OT; in summer may be restricted by anti-camping ordinance in town.
- Phone:
- +34 956 451 736
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(76 puntos)
A 4.6 kmSemi-rápido · 7 kW
Hotel SindhuraPatria, PatriaA 6.3 kmSemi-rápido · 15 kW
ZunderBarbateA 7.6 kmRápido · 22 kW
ALDI SÜD (DE)Aldi Barbate, BarbateDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
