Restaurante La Juderia - Vejer

A good place to go for fish. Look out for the fish in 'salsa de Azafran' (saffron sauce) - something of a signature dish for the restaurant. Although spread out over several floors the place to head for on a hot summer's night is the small outdoor terrace at the top of the restaurant. The view across to the new town is a great back drop for anything you choose from the menu. Best to book in advance if you want the terrace.

Callejon de la Monjas, Tel: 956 44 76 57 / 629 760 802

Restaurante La Posada - Vejer

Another favourite, La Posada serves traditional Andalucian fare - tapas in the entrance salon and full meals in the quieter main restaurant off to the side. Both meat and fish dishes are made with high quality ingredients sourced locally. It offers excellent wines and an extensive menu including game birds such as Partridge and Pheasant in season. Portions are generous and the service is attentive but relaxed. It also does a good value Menu del Dia at lunch time.

Avenida Los Remedios Tel: 956 45 01 11

Restaurante Trafalgar - Vejer

You'll find the Trafalgar on the opposite side of Plaza Espana to El Jardin del Califa. It has gained something of a reputation as one of the most avant-garde restaurants in the Costa de la Luz region. Certainly it's one of the pricier options in Vejer but nevertheless a regular destination whenever we get the chance.

The kitchen uses all local ingredients giving traditional recipes a modern twist. Portions are 'nouvelle' in size but beautifully presented. The last time I had leg of lamb at the Trafalgar it was the whole leg - but a small one. The wine list is well put together and the experience never disappoints. The groundfloor is open, bright and modern with views out onto the Plaza but we prefer the upstairs dining room which feels more intimate.

As with the Califa it's advisable to book ahead. Tel: 956 44 76 38

Market day in Conil

Conil is our closest town with a weekly street market. Every Friday you'll find a large section of the car park down on the beach given over to market stalls selling clothes and linens, household goods, designer sun glasses, olives, spices and other foods.

If you miss Conil on the Friday, other towns in the Costa de la Luz region have their market days as follows:

Monday - Cadiz, Jerez
Tuesday - Chiclana, Chutane, El Puerto de Santa Maria
Wednesday - Rota
Thursday - San Fernando
Sunday - Seville (Alameda de Hercules) and jerez from 11am until 2pm (Plaza del Mercado & Calle Muro you'll find the Rastro or flea Market)

Festivals in Vejer

Carnival - Feb/March
Holy Week Semana Santa - end of March
El Toro Embolao - Easter Sunday
Spring Festival Feria de Primavera/Abril - end of April
Romería al Santuario de Ntra.Señora de la Oliva - May 7
Candelá de San Juan - June 23
Velada de la Oliva - August 10

The Easter related dates vary from year to year.