Vejer de la Frontera ... It is one of the last towns of Cádiz who keep the flavor of its Andalusian past. Clean, bright, flowery, charming, has the best beaches in the vicinity and the most amazing natural landscapes.
"Panoramicas y Calles de Vejer de la Frontera (Cadiz)", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de La Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
"Vejer de la Frontera es Uno de los Ultimos Pueblos de Cadiz que....", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de la Janda Litoral
Walking through the streets of the walled city of Vejer are happening ancient houses built around the traditional yard neighbors for years the symbolism of an open life. Today it is preserved in the city center approximately 350 houses with courtyards.
"Antiguas Casas Edificadas en Torno al Tradicional patio de Vecinos", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: el Viajero de la Janda Litoral
"Uno de los Patios de la Ermita....en la Janda Litoral", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: el Viajero de la Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
"Tipico Patio Vejeriego", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de La Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
In short, is one of the simplest and white villages of Andalusia and beautiful Spain.
Nestled on a hill like a white island that blends with the blue sky and sea.
Declared a historic-artistic momumento year Vejer, 1976, shows at its best the style of Arab-Andalusian architecture
"Tipica Casa Vejeriana Adornada Con......", Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de La Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
Vejer vs. Chefchaouen Why ...?
Since 2000, Chefchaouen (Marocco) is twinned with Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz, South of Spain), which in turn was under Muslim rule for five centuries.
Legend has it that when Spain was Muslim territory, Moulay Rachid Ben Ali fell for Zhora (Catalina Fernandez), a girl of Vejer de la Frontera. When Christians were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula, Morocco and emigrated there to ease the longing that his beloved had of her people, the emir built one in its image and likeness, Chauen , Chefchaouen or even Xauen, as it is also known.
"Vejer vs. Chefchaouen, ¿Por qué?, Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de la Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
"Vejer y Chefchaouen, Ciudades hermanas, ¿Por qué?", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de la Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
"Chefchauen", Marocco, by Maroocain_Heimlich, at flickr.com
"chauen", Marocco, by carmuchasan-, at flickr.com
"Barbate, Con Vejer y La Breña al fondo", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de la Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
"Panoramicas y Calles de Vejer de la Frontera (Cadiz)", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de La Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
The city was founded in 1471 on the site of a small Berber population means (in Berber) horns, alluding directly to the two mountains that surround it. Its original population was composed mainly of Al-Andalus exiles, both Muslims and Jews, which is why the old part of the city looks very similar to the Andalusian village, with narrow streets of whitewashed houses irregular and (often with blue tones).
"Tipica Calle Vejeriega en La Janda Litoral", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de La Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
National Award in 1978 Embellishment. Narrow, winding streets and walled since the Middle Ages.
"Calles Estrechas, Retorcidas y Amuralladas, desde La Edad Media", Vejer, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Manuel Acebedo: El Viajero de La Janda Litoral, at flickr.com
Now, Vejer is waiting for your visit, in order to walk through its streets and image that you are in the Past.
Best regards,
Luis.
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