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Vejer sits on top of a hill between Cadiz and Tarifa on the Southern coast of Spain. It became a national monument in 1978 and still retains its original charm and history and exists within one of the last remaining unspoilt coastal regions of Southern Spain.

Its Moorish ancestry is evident within the old part of the town, where the locals still live in traditional patio houses, surrounded by castle walls. It is not as busy as the cities of Seville and Cadiz and some of the larger towns in the area and still gives the impression of peaceful, Andalucian life - a town where life moves at its own pace, filled with interesting people who retain local traditions and culture. In addition, being within easy reach of a range of beautiful beaches, it is the perfect holiday destination. Within the steeped, cobbled streets of the old town you will find many interesting shops, restaurants and bars - all in keeping with the local style of historic, whitewashed buildings. This part of the town is surrounded by castle walls, which date back to the 15th century. Vejer is mainly an agricultural community and it is possible to visit some of the windmills that border the town and have been recently reformed. It is not unusual to see chickens, goats, and cows on the hillside and on Easter Sunday even the odd bull in the street!

The Ferias in April and August are not to be missed as they are a chance to see the locals doing what they do best - partying! Being in the Cadiz province, Flamenco plays a big part in the town's nightlife and Vejer holds a Flamenco night in August that is said to be the best in the World! It is not unusual for the local bars to put on impromptu Flamenco nights and these are worth seeing if you can stay up late enough! Some of the bars are not evident during the day and only come to life after midnight. Vejer is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and several natural parks are within easy reach. The area is ideal for those who enjoy sports and provides a whole range of opportunities for leisure and sporting activities.

The La Janda region encompasses Medina Sedonia, Barbate, Conil and Vejer. The scenery is breathtaking, with rolling hills, deserted beaches, quaint villages and citrus groves. This is "real" Spain and with Gibraltar and Jerez only an hour away and the other airports of Seville, Faro and Malaga within a few hours drive, this region is also very accessible. Medina Sedonia and Vejer are both whitewashed villages and sit on top of hills providing magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and, in the case of Vejer, the sea. Conil is extremely lively in the summer season and its beach side situation and busy bars and restaurants make it worth a visit. Barbate is traditionally a fishing village with its own port where it is possible to buy freshly caught fish in the early mornings. In our opinion, however, the place most worth visiting is Vejer. In fact, don't just visit, why not stay for a while? There's plenty to see and do - not just for adults, children will also find loads to do if they can drag themselves off the beach, which is only ten to fifteen minutes away!