Best activities in Vejer de la Frontera
Are you in Vejer de la Frontera, or are you researching what to do in Vejer from home? This blog will give you ideas of what to do in this White town of Cadiz, officially considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain since 2014.
In this blog we will be explaining about what activities to do if you are thinking to stay in Vejer de la Frontera for several days. For some other related topics, if you want to know what historical points or follow a quick route through Vejer de la Frontera please click here. If instead, you are looking into what hiking routes can you do around Vejer de la Frontera please click here. Moreover, for our favourite places to eat here, and our favourite places to stay here.
Depending on when you come you will find different activities, click here to see the events. If you come in March you will find that the Sunshine tour in Montenmedio, Vejer. In October you will find a food festival with the traditional loin in lard, and more. However in this blog I will give you options of activities that you can do throughout the year.
Half-day and Full-day Tours in Vejer de la Frontera or From Vejer de la Frontera throughout Cadiz province.
My name is Carlos and I have a tour agency based in Vejer de la Frontera, Explore la Tierra. I focus on doing private culinary tours, cultural and hiking tours within Cadiz province. If you are interested click here to read about what types of tours I do. Examples include private sherry tasting, Sherry & tapas tour, Iberian ham tours to Huelva, Bluefin tuna, olive mill and hiking tours and more.
During my hiking tours you will be able to enjoy views of the surrounding area. We can hike through a variety of habitats like Mediterranean forest, shrubs and pine forest. Furthermore, you will be taking in how to identify some plants for medicinal, traditional and culinary use.
Massages in Vejer de la Frontera
Daniel, the owner La Casa del Elefante, and his team will be able to help you relax with all the different options that he offers. He speaks perfect English so you will not have to stress about anything. Enjoy a hike in the morning through Vejer and delight yourself with a massage to relax those muscles after hiking through the slopes of this charming white town in Cadiz.
Cooking classes in Vejer de la Frontera
You can join Annie B in her kitchen and learn how to cook fascinating Spanish food dishes. After cooking a full menu you will enjoy it all together on her terrace with incredible views of the downtown of Vejer de la Frontera
Bodegas Gallardo
In this cellar in the outskirts of Vejer de la Frontera, after La Barca de Vejer, you will find some very interesting wines from sherry wine type to non-fortified wines. If you go, do not forget to try El Faro de Trafalgar, a very nice dry Moscatel wine. You will be able to taste them and buy them or even book this beautiful place to celebrate an event with incredible food as well.
Between the Barca de Vejer and this cellar, you will find a wood platform to see the Ibis eremita, only place in Europe.
Artisans in Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer de la Frontera has many shops and in some of them, you can see people working on their craft. A good place to visit is Juani Marchán’s store, you will see her weaving the handmade traditional palm leaf baskets. She also makes the typical wicker baskets and other types of crafts.
Paintings in Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer is a very photogenic place and if you love painting I am quite sure that you will love this option. In this group, Ismael Virues and the rest will take you and teach you how to paint a remarkable view of Vejer de la Frontera. The Facebook page is above in the title.
Contact us
There are many other things to do in or around Vejer de la Frontera. If you are interested in a specific activity please contact me and I will try to find a contact or book the activity for you.
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