Vejer de la Frontera Trip Overview
We visit the most emblematic places of Vejer, next to the River and the Historic Center. Considering that everything has been impregnated by history. From each place I will explain its past: The Roman Empire, the Visigoths, the Arab Dynasties (Umayyads, Abadies, Almoravids and Almohads) and the Christian Era with its Mudejar Style and the Footprint of the Inquisition.
We will follow the river and the 2.3 KM long Wall-Fortress, with 16 towers, 4 gates.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Vejer de la Frontera, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain
We visit the most emblematic places of Vejer, next to the River and the Historic Center. Considering that everything has been impregnated by history. From each place I will explain its past: The Roman Empire, the Visigoths, the Arab Dynasties (Umayyads, Abadies, Almoravids and Almohads) and the Christian Era with its Mudejar Style and the Footprint of the Inquisition.
We will follow the river and the 2.3 KM long Wall-Fortress, with 16 towers, 4 gates.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Castillo de Vejer, Calle del Castillo 9, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera Spain
Declared a National Monument in 1931, you cannot miss it. This castle is located in the highest area of Vejer and is built on the remains of an Arab castle which highlights its horseshoe arch door framed by a sculpted bishop.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Espana, Vejer de la Frontera Spain
This emblematic square, surrounded by palm trees, is located in the center of the town and is a mandatory stop for all tourists being one of their favorite places when they know it. During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries it was intended for the celebration of different bullfighting festivities and today, other types of events are held such as the events in the Evening in Honor of the Patroness La Virgen de la Oliva, as well as the most important events of the municipality. In the surroundings of the square we also find numerous restaurants to enjoy the tasty cuisine of the area where the fresh fish and seafood of its coastline, the fried “pescaito” stand out – of course -, the meat of retinto, the loin in lard or his Andalusian cuisine.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vejer de la Frontera, Vejer de la Frontera, Province of Cadiz, Andalucia
The wall of Vejer
The Vejer border is completely walled. The medieval wall, very well preserved, is built in the fifteenth century and was part of the defensive system of the city after a Muslim attack to reconquer the town.
The wall has more than 3 hectares and to this day you can see the 4 doors or arches of the wall in perfect condition – Arco de la Villa, Arco de Sancho IV, Arco de La Segur and Arco de la Puerta Cerrada – as well as its 3 towers that flank it – Torre de la Corredera, Torre del Mayorazgo and Torre de San Juán – The radius of the wall is 2 kilometers and has an approximate width throughout its length of almost two meters, increasing this thickness as you approach the doors . The layout of the walled enclosure is not regular and has slopes due to the terrain but is very well reinforced
Duration: 10 minutes
