What festivals and events are there in Vejer de la Frontera?
Perhaps you are interested in knowing if there is an event happening during the days that you are visiting. Or on the other hand, you want to check when a certain event will happen to come and see it. Keep reading this blog to find out about festivals and events in Vejer de la Frontera. The following festivals and events in Vejer de la Frontera are mostly in chronological order.
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.
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Carnival in Vejer de la Frontera
Carnival takes place at the beginning of March 4-13 March, depending on the year. It usually lasts from around 10 days to two weeks. Every evening and weekend you will find groups of people dressed up in the same costumes and singing. They do competitions, similar to the famous ones in Cadiz, but on a smaller scale. It is a very fun atmosphere.
Sunshine tour- equeastrian competition
With a privileged location, just 5 km from the town of Vejer de la Frontera, the Dehesa Montenmedio becomes the ideal place for the celebration of this high-level sporting event, which attracts the most prestigious riders in the world and lovers of the horse world.
It is an international equestrian competition in the discipline of show jumping, held every year during the winter months.
February 8 to March 27, 2022
Easter in Vejer de la Frontera
If you want more details on this event we have a blog focused on Easter in Vejer. Semana Santa or Holy Week lasts 10 days leading up to Easter Sunday. Easter processions in 2022 will be from 13th-15th of April.
Toro Embolao
On Easter Sunday (Sunday of Resurrection)the 17th of April. Instead of having an Easter procession they run with the bulls in Vejer de la Frontera. This year they will have 3 bulls, one in the morning and two in the afternoon running from side to side of a long Street (Av. San Miguel – Hotel Convento San Francisco). They let them free at 13:00, 16:00 and 17:00.
Spring fair in Vejer de la Frontera
The Feria de Primavera (Spring Fair) takes place before the fairs in Jerez de la Frontera and Seville. The spring fair in Vejer will be from the 27th April until 1st of May. For this fair there is a schedule listing the events. In addition to the fair rides, it includes Retinto cow breed livestock competitions. Moreover, you will find horse-dancing competitions, and flamenco shows in the “casetas” (bars within tents to drink, dance and have a great time). It’s great fun for all ages!
Flower competitions in private houses
With the aim of publicizing the beauty of the old courtyards, which in spring reach their maximum splendor, the Municipal Delegation of Culture organizes the “Week of the old patios” in which the Contest of Patios, Facades and Zaguanes is included. 9 to 15 May 2022
Around it different activities are organized turning the patios into the scene of them. Puppet theatre, poetry readings, performances, guided tours,…
Flamenco competition in Vejer
La peña flamenco (flamenco club) in Vejer and the city council organises a flamenco singing competition in June and the beginning of July. The final competition is at the end of August where the year’s finalists face off. This year in 2020, it was going to be the 23rd flamenco competition in Vejer de la Frontera.
Candle night in Vejer
“Noche de las velas” in Spanish, this spectacle can get quite busy, and deservedly so. It usually happens in mid to end of June, this year is the 4th of June. All electrical lights are turned off and the streets are filled with over 10,000 candles! There is an easy path to follow to the “Plaza de España in Vejer” where there is a superb classical concert. It’s truly a romantic evening!
Jazz in Vejer de la Frontera
It is a unique experience where a mix of culture, history, views and gastronomy pairs incredibly well with Jazz music. It usually takes place at the beginning of July, however you may find live jazz music at some restaurants from as early as April. This year is from the 7th until 9th of July.
Hotels, restaurants, the walls of La Segur, and the theatre are places where you will be able to see live famous jazz musicians. Some of the performances require tickets while there are many others that are free to see in the village.
Cultural Summer in Vejer
The summer is a very lively and spectacular time to visit, with lots of live music, flamenco, theatre, and more. You will find events every weekend between July and August as well as some of the evenings. One recurring event is Flamenco on the Balconies. Every thursday evening there is a different flamenco performance playing from the balcony to people on the street at different locations in the village.
Virgin of the olive parade and week
In the first half of the last century, the custom of bringing Ntra. Sra. de la Oliva on pilgrimage from her hermitage to the town on August 10 and taking her back on the 24th was adopted.
During these 14 days acts of worship were held and his Image was venerated in the Parish Church of the Divine Savior.
From August 10 to 14, liturgical acts are celebrated, among which we highlight the processional departure of the Patron Saint through the streets of Vejer on August 15.
At the same time, the City Council organizes an extensive program of cultural activities, among which the celebration of the Flamenco Night in the incomparable setting of the Walls of La Segur, a festival declared of “National Tourist Interest of Andalusia.”
Car races in Vejer de la Frontera
Another well known event is the Subida a Vejer, an uphill rally car race up the curving roads to Vejer de la Frontera. 2022 will be the 39th race. It usually only lasts one weekend, around the beginning of October. You can follow the crowds to watch the race from a safe distance on the side of the road.
“Día del Lomo en Manteca” food festival in Vejer de la Frontera
Lomo en Manteca or “Pork Loin in Lard” is a famous food from the village. The event will be the 16th of October. Stands and restaurants have different variations of loin in lard outside and inside for people to try. There are also show cookings lead by renowned chefs from the province. During these days you must also visit the Street “Callejón del Lomo en Manteca”, named after the food. It is a great food festival in Vejer de la Frontera.
Live nativity scene
More than 200 extras shape this living Bethlehem through the streets of the historic artistic center of Vejer, converted into Judea, among which are children, young people and monitors belonging to the Scout Group Eden 309, organizers of this event.
The inauguration and opening of the Living Bethlehem begins in the Plazuela with the representation of the scene of Jesus and Mary on a donkey looking for an inn.
The tour continues with an established itinerary duly signposted, to avoid crowds in certain scenes and facilitate that visitors can see it quietly and enjoy the assembly.
Full day tours in Vejer de la Frontera and Cadiz province
If you are looking for events and festivals in Vejer de la Frontera you may be interested in tours in Cadiz province. If you are interested in Cadiz culinary tours, cultural and Sherry wine experiences, or hiking tours keep reading. I can help provide advice and information on the current situation in Vejer de la Frontera and the province. This should help you to make sure you book at a safe and suitable time to travel. Should the situation change and the tour be cancelled, you will receive your full refund for any Explore la Tierra tours. I will now take the chance to present you to the great food tours in Vejer de la Frontera and throughout Cadiz province that we do.
If you are interesting in hiking we have hiking tours where your guide will show you great places around Vejer de la Frontera with great views of the sea, Morocco, and more. Your guide will help you learn about traditional, edible or medicinal uses of Mediterranean plants. It will include cork oak forest, pine forest, Mediterranean shrubs, and more.
Sherry wine tours
Are you visiting Cadiz and you would you like to learn more about Sherry wine and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions? If you want to learn and experience it with the company of a local guide and turn your visit to Cadiz into an exciting gastronomic adventure, book with us. Becoming a Sherry lover is very contagious, surely you will also become one!
If you have your own transport we can accompany you while learning about Sherry. Enjoy the best Sherry bodega tours, local culture and traditions and the local gastronomy. In case you do not have a transport we can arrange transport, restaurant and the rest of your trip for you.
If you would like to learn all about Jerez-Sherry-Xeres D.O. then join us for our Ultimate Sherry Tasting tour. We can design a private tour just for you and your family.
If you are staying in Vejer de la Frontera or within Cadiz province we can organise a private Sherry tasting with gourmet local tapas for your group. We will go to your place and do a Sherry or Andalusian wine tasting for you privately. We focus on premium Sherries, VORS and premium Sherries, or Andalusian wines in case you do not like Sherry.
If you are thinking to travel to other parts of Cadiz, we are based in Vejer de la Frontera. Officially, Vejer is one of the most beautiful villages of Spain, you should come and meet us!
Cultural and culinary tours
If you want to learn more about Vejer de la Frontera, its traditions and gastronomy book our Sherry & Tapas tour! Learn about sherry, wine tastings, and how to pair it with gourmet traditional food from the area. Taste different types of Spanish Sherry wine and local food like bluefin tuna, bull meat, salmorejo, eggplant with honey and pinenuts, etc. The tour includes 5 tapas and 5 wine/Sherries.
We also have a tour that focuses on Bluefin tuna. You will learn the history of Bluefin tuna in the area since Phoenician times by going in a private boat ride to visit the Almadraba; visit a local food market; and taste different parts of bluefin tuna in all ways, salt-dried, grilled, raw.
If you would like to visit other beautiful white towns like Vejer, we can do a tour of the white towns in Cadiz province. On the other hand we can mix a visit to a beautiful white town with a visit to an olive oil mill. Or you can choose to do a private tour that we can design especially for you and recommend places to visit based on your interests. Come and join Explore la Tierra in Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain!
Our latest addition is our become an artisan for one day tour. Make your own cheese and your own leather souvenir in Ubrique and enjoy its great history and panoramic views. This white town is famous worldwide for its importance for the leather international companies.
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