During our time in Seville, we rented a car and took a day trip to Vejer de la Frontera and Ronda, two beautiful towns in the Andalusia region of Spain.
Vejer de la Frontera
When I close my eyes and imagine the place of my dreams, it looks exceptionally similar to the white houses, terracotta roofs and stone walkways of Vejer de la Frontera.
I dreamed of our visit to this hilltop town from the moment we planned our trip and even bought a blue and white floral dress from Black Tulip in downtown Fountain Inn, S.C., to match the occasion.
We spent hours roaming through Vejer de la Frontera’s pathways speckled with flower vases, visiting shops and stopping for a latte at a cafe in the Plaza de España. There was something new to see around every corner, each view better than the last.
Vejer de la Frontera is home to the Iglesia Divino Salvador, a historic church with half the building dating back to the 14th century. My favorite site of all was the Arcos de la Judería, with its picturesque arches and view of the town’s gleaming white walls.
Located in the alleyway of the Arcos de la Judería is perhaps the place where we had one of our best meals in all of Spain, Taberna de La Judería de Vejer, a restaurant and wine shop.
We sipped on local wine and ate a delectable lunch on the terrace overlooking the hill of white houses. I ordered the falafel with harissa and pickled lemon sauce, tomato and citrus yogurt (to die for), while Asher devoured the chicken pastela with caramelized apple and roasted almonds (think sweet and savory and gooey and all the right flavors). Even their bread was the best.
Ronda
After hours of oohing and aahing over Vejer de la Frontera, we made our way to the city of Ronda. This town is well-known for the Plaza de Toros, a large bullring and the reason you can find bull memorabilia in just about every shop.
This city is also known for its location on the Puente Nuevo, a stone bridge connecting the 15th-century area of town to its older counterpart. You can see beautiful views of the surrounding Spanish hillside from the bridge. We recommend driving to the bottom of the town to get a view of the bridge from the ground — truly spectacular.
Interested in seeing more of our trip? Check out our Seville travel guide.
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