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This week, the SH channel has been in Vejer de la Frontera, one of the white villages of Cadiz. Vejer has a beautiful historic centre declared a Historic-Artistic Site. Its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and flower-filled courtyards create a picturesque and welcoming atmosphere. Entering the labyrinth of Vejer's alleys is a pleasure for any walker. The best thing to do is to park the car at the entrance of the town and start walking looking for Calle Corredera. Because Vejer is a town to live in its streets and its terraces. In addition to walking through the Andalusian labyrinth of its old town, we can visit these places: Vejer Castle: This castle from the 10th-11th century is one of the main attractions. It offers impressive views and a rich history. It is built on the remains of an Arab castle and has a horseshoe arch door. Church of the Divine Saviour: Located in the highest part of the town, this church was built on an old Arab mosque. Its architecture combines Gothic and Mudejar styles, and inside you can see marble columns and ribbed vaults. Vejer Walls: The medieval walls surround the old town and are very well preserved. They include four main gates: Arco de la Villa, Arco de Sancho IV, Arco de La Segur and Arco de la Puerta Cerrada, as well as three towers: Torre de la Corredera, Torre del Mayorazgo and Torre de San Juan. Plaza de España: This square is famous for its Sevillian tiled fountain, known as the Fuente de los Pescaitos. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the local atmosphere. Convento de las Concepcionistas: This former convent now houses a museum and is an interesting place to learn more about the history and culture of Vejer. La Cobijada: A statue depicting a woman dressed in the typical Vejer costume. From its viewing point you can enjoy spectacular views of the surroundings. For more information about the town you can visit the Vejer Town Hall website: https://www.vejer.es/es/ You can also take a look at the Municipal Tourist Office: https://turismovejer.es/ More information on Wikipedia about the cobijada: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobijada