Vejer de la Frontera 

One of the most charming white towns that I have managed to visit in Andalusia so far is without a doubt Vejer de la Frontera. Here time does not seem to matter. Silence, ubiquitous peace, life with its own rhythm and the unusual atmosphere of the place, noticeable from the first minutes.  

The town is situated  at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level, on top of a hill with a wonderful view of the Barbate River, which makes for a panoramic view of the city  on its own it is impressive. The entrance to the top is quite narrow and winding,

and it is worth leaving the car right at the entrance to the city, because only a few of its residents can enter the city center, which is mostly excluded from traffic.  

What's the best way to explore the city? Wandering;) Getting lost between winding streets, white houses with open patios here and there and  repeatedly  integrated into the remains of the city walls. Thanks to this we will find here  large brick arches and towers, preserved to this day in very good condition (Mayorazgo tower, San Juan tower and Corredera tower), as well as four medieval city gates, perfectly integrated in the city (  Segur Arch Gate, Puerta de la Villa, Sancho IV and Puerta Cerrada). IN  the highest part of the old town we will discover built in gothic style  castle, erected in the fourteenth century, although the settlement of the building dates back even

10th and 11th centuries. In 1931, the castle  has been announced  a national monument due to its historical past and importance to the area.  

During our trip it is also worth paying attention to the Calle Marques de Tamaron located on the Calle Marques de Tamaron  Divino Salvador parish church from the 14th-15th centuries (Church of the Divine Savior), which is a beautiful example of architectural evolution,   

with Gothic-Mudejar, Renaissance and  baroque, and the 17th-century altar made of cedar wood. Moreover, in  there are other prominent churches in the city: the church of Monjas Concepcionistas with its magnificent Las Monjas arch, the Hospedería de San Francisco monastery  and on the outskirts of the city the Visigothic hermitage Nuestra Señora de la Oliva. The most famous buildings in the city are the baroque palace of the Marquis Tamarón and the Mayorazgo house, both dating from the 18th century, and the San Miguel windmills (19th century). One of the most beautiful places is certainly the small Plaza de Espana with a fountain decorated with Arabic tiles.  

The city prides itself on the historical legacy of ancient civilizations such as Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans, therefore it was declared a historical site, and in 1978 received the national award for the most beautiful architecture  Arabic-Andalusian. Why is it not surprising, because its Moorish heritage is visible to the naked eye in the beautiful landscape  architecture  and the character of neighborhoods like Judería.  

Vejer de la Frontera is located in the province of Cadiz, 2.5 hours from Málaga and is considered one of the most beautiful pueblos blancos of Andalusia.  

If you love small, less touristic places, a non-obvious sightseeing or long for peace during your journey, Vejer de la Frontera will surely steal your heart :)