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Vejer de la Frontera

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Barbate, 56km from Rock of Gibraltar.

Vejer de la Frontera is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 12,973, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vejer de la Frontera sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vejer de la Frontera to your route.

About Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera is a Spanish hilltop town and municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, on the right bank of the river Barbate. The town of Vejer de la Frontera occupies a low hill overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar and surrounded by orchards and orange groves. It contains several ancient churches and

Read more convents, and the architecture of many of its houses recalls the period of Moorish rule, which lasted from 711 until the town was captured by Saint Ferdinand of Castile in 1248. Agriculture and fruit-farming are the chief industries; fighting bulls are also bred in the neighborhood and a running of the bulls is held annually.

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Where is Vejer de la Frontera located?

Vejer de la Frontera is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.2521 latitude, -5.9672 longitude.

What is the population of Vejer de la Frontera?

Vejer de la Frontera has a population of approximately 12,973 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
12,973
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.2521, -5.9672

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Vejer de la Frontera

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Playa de Bolonia

A wild dune-backed Atlantic beach beside the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, with views across to Morocco.

25 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Puente de la Constitución de 1812

Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Tarifa

Continental Europe's southernmost point, a windswept town where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, beloved by kitesurfers.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Cádiz Old Town

One of Europe's oldest cities, a sea-girt peninsula of golden-domed cathedral, watchtowers and Atlantic ramparts.

42 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Circuito de Jerez

A sun-soaked circuit in southern Spain that has been a cornerstone of MotoGP and a frequent Formula 1 test venue for decades.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap Spartel

A lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Rock of Gibraltar

The iconic limestone monolith guarding the strait between Europe and Africa, home to the famous Barbary macaques.

56 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Arcos de la Frontera

A dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Vejer de la Frontera

  • 40 kmPuente de la Constitución de 1812Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.
  • 52 kmCap SpartelA lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.
  • 57 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
  • 78 kmPuerto de las Palomas, GrazalemaThe 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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