Vejer is located in the South East of the Province of Cádiz and is renowned as a favourite holiday destination with the Spanish due to its charm and unspoilt beaches stretching for miles along this diverse coastline. It can be dated back to 1500 B.C., when the Phoenicians settled here, establishing this coastline as one of the major tuna fishing areas. Half way through the 13th Century the town became part of the estate of Alonso Perez de Guzman, in order to protect the population he built a castle with walls and towers and in the centre he built the largest of the towers, today known as the Tower of Guzman. During the 14th & 15th century, the Tower became the axis around which, the new town was formed. It is currently the heart of the town and was renovated at the end of the 18th Century.
Festivals & Fiestas
January -Romería San Sebastián
At the beginning of the year, normally the third Sunday of January, the people of Conil, take their Patron Saint around the streets on a pilgrimage to the most famous spots in town. The procession finishes in the beautiful 'El Colorado' pine forest, where the food, wine and laughter are enjoyed by all. A great family day out.
13th - 21st February Carnival
A festival of colour, music and fun. See the people dress up and fill the streets with laughter. Many activities for adults and children alike are provided during Carnival Week
March or April - Semana Santa - Easter Week
May, 1, 2, 3 - May Crosses
First Week of June - El Colorado Feria
Mid June - Week of the Almadraba
24th June - San Juan Bonfires
16th July- Virgin del Carmen
8th of September -Feria of our Lady of Virtues
End of Dec, beginning of January - Christmas, New Year & Three Kings Celebrations
