Vejer de la Frontera is ideally situated for a variety of activities both active & cultural. Every day the hotel management provides an up to date list of events & activities within the locality & the province. Here is a recommended sample of local activities & attractions:

Nature

  • Walk from the hotel to the beach through open countryside & pine forests to Trafalgar Bay
  • Walk to the Santa Lucia roman acueduct, explore the acueduct & local fauna before enjoying a meal in one of the garden restaurants in the valley
  • Enjoy local bird watching, from coastal to wetlands & raptors in the nearby highlands
  • Take a kayak or be guided from a small vessel through the dunes & waterways of the Càdiz Marine Park seeing a mass of birdlife
  • Take a day Whale Watching in the Straits from nearby Tarifa, see Catchalote, Finn Whales & Dolphins. Don’t miss the Orcas feasting in August / September.
  • Europes' largest oak forest the 175,000ha. Alcornocales Nature Park is a 30min. drive from Vejer giving access to a series of fresh water lakes & a walk to a 1,000m. peak.
  • A day excursion could take you to Coto Donana, Europes most important Biosphere reserve or the Alcornocales with quality trekking & stunning views.

Culture

  • Relax with a charming nocturnal walk through Vejer’s romantic narrow alleys & courtyards.
  • Visit historic Cape Trafalgar or the roman ruins overlooking the bay of Bolonia.
  • Enjoy the outstanding fish market in Cádiz & explore the towns charming backstreets, monuments, parks & lively local shopping.
  • In Jerez you can’t miss the famous sherry bodegas for a history tour & a tasting!
  • Nearby Medina Sidonia & Tarifa are historic small towns with a rcih legacy of monuments, history & views

Sport

  • If you enjoy uncrowded golf take a look at our special Golf section.
  • Take a mountain bike for rides either along the coast or on quiet trails through the interior. All year.
  • Southern Spain’s best surf beach is a 10 minute drive away. Best from October to May.
  • Kite Surf at Cape Trafalgar or windsurf at Tarifa. Courses, schools & equipment hire locally.
  • Three riding stables locally offer you gallops on empty beaches (not July-Septenber) or stunning rides through pine forest & open country.
  • Sea or lake kayaking from March to November. Great scenery, good weather & warm water.
  • Trek along the coast or up to over 1,000m. in the nearby Alcornocales forest.