From the Barbate area to Caños de Meca and inland towards Vejer de la Frontera there is one of the smallest nature parks in Andalusia with some 5,000 hectares, the Breña y Marismas del Barbate Nature Park.
It contains five different ecosystems: marine, cliff, pine grove, marshland and dunes. Special mention should be made of the stunning Tajo de Barbate. It is more than 100 metres high and is the most famous area of cliffs on the Atlantic coast of Andalusia.
About 10 kilometres from our base was the delightful hilltop village of Vejer de la Frontera. This classic white village is perched high above the steep gorge of the River Barbate. A spot of sightseeing and lunch were the order of the day. Continue reading Vejer de la Frontera
We had promised ourselves a visit to the city of Cadiz whilst in the area and despite both of us feeling ‘under the weather’ we were not going to miss out on this opportunity. Continue reading Cádiz
A place that has special memories for me is Mijas. I have spent a few holidays in different villas in the past and was interested to re-visit and see how Mijas had changed. Continue reading Mijas Pueblo
About a ten minute drive from our campsite was the modern San Isidro- Albatera-Catral station on the Murcia-Alicant C1 line. It was perfect to park the car and make our way into the city with very little effort.