For years I drove right by this village of whitewashed buildings before I finally navigated the steep and winding road up into the town center to enjoy a window into history, and a truly charming little town.
The city, although quite small, symbolizes everything that is Andalucia- the whitewashed buildings, the ceramic fountain located in the 'Plaza de Espana' and the narrow cobblestone streets that wind through the town.
Like many old villages in Spain, Vejer was officially marked as an Historical Artistic Monument of National importance by the Spanish Government.
Many of the city's churches and arches are still intact after over a thousand years, and each one is a sight to behold- as are the remnants of the city walls that still confidently surround the city.
Vejer is not a place that you will need to spend more than a few hours in order to take in the history and the sights, but it is definitely worth seeing if you find yourself on the Costa de la Luz.
Drive along the N340 coastal road and Vejer is an impressive sight overlooking the highway from its stoop above.
Enjoy the trip into history that Vejer offers, a classic example of the 'White Villages' that signify Andalucia.
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