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Car essential Nearest amenities: 7 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa Clara has absolutely stunning panoramic views of the historic white village of Vejer. These can be enjoyed from the patio and roof terrace or the large open plan living room.
The equestrian centre, country club and golf course of Montenmedio are nearby. This light and airy house is a short drive from the beaches, and is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of Andalucia.
Either the spacious living room or the patio in front are ideal places to sit and relax or lounge in the sun. This well designed house has a few unusual features including the fireplace, and the bath built from mosaic tiles.
view from living room
bedroom complete with marble dressing table
living room showing two sofa beds
enjoy the sun in the garden
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The Costa de la Luz / Cadiz Province region
Cadiz(Gades) is the oldest town in Europe, was settled by the Phoenecians around 5,000 years ago, whilst the Cave art at nearby Benalup Sidonia is thought to be over 30,000 years old. It was here in Cadiz, that Drake "singed the king of Spain's beard" and his attack on the harbour in 1587 postponed the invasion of the Armada for another year.
Cadiz is a historic city with a lovely old town and probably the biggest carnival in Europe, it is the same time of year as the Rio carnival, lasts for ten days and sees people out celebrating all night in fancy dress.
Medina Sidonia is a hilltop village 30 kms away and is famous for its underground cellars and cloaca (ancient sewer system) now open to the public. Seville, the capital of Andalucia and under two hours drive away.It has a massive holiday around Holy Week and then is followed almost immediately by the Spring Fair. A vibrant city, from flamenco to wonderful tapas, the famous cathedral, Alcazar, and old town, Seville has it all.
Jerez, at the heart of the Sherry triangle, the other two towns being Cadiz and Sanlucar. It is world famous for its sherry and you can visit some of the bodgas and sample some of their drinks most days. It also has a lovely old historic town and a huge feria de caballo, the horse fair every year in May.
Bolonia is a small coastal village 30 kms away, famous in Roman times for its garum (fish) paste. The impressive Roman ruins are open to visitors, but what is exceptional is the spectacular setting for these ruins- they begin about 50 meters from the beach
Tarifa, only half an hour away from Casa Clara. The windsurfing capital of Spain and with its Moorish architecture and streets, it is only a short distance from Tangier in Morocco. Tangier, take a day trip from Tarifa and soak up the souks. The ferries leave from Tarifa every 2 hours and only take 35 minutes to cross the straits. It costs around €30 each way, although a guided tour with lunch only costs around €60.
Gibraltar. Duty free shopping and fish and chips! Although the cable car ride to the top of the rock are definitely worth a go. When I went, I took a cable car to the top, where the views to North Africa, the Costa Del Sol and the straits are exceptional, and then walked back down again, pausing at a limestone cavern which holds concerts and of course, stopping to see the apes.
Grazalema is in the natural park which bears its name and makes for a full day out. Leaving El Soto, you could go to Medina Sidonia, then another ancient hilltop town of Arcos de la Frontera, before driving round the stunning scenery of the park. If you weren't feeling too tired, you could go on to Ronda before returning home via Alcala de los Gazules (nestled in the foothills of Grazalema). The drive alone takes around 6 hours and it is a very long, but very rewarding day.
Donana National Park is visited by boat from Sanlucar de Barremeda, and must be booked in advance. There are Iberian Lynx in the Park, although you would be very lucky if you were to catch a glimpse of these elusive. The area is one of the best sites to watch birds in Europe. The best times to visit are during the migrations which take place every Spring and Autumn, although it is good throughout the year.
Vejer de la Frontera / El Soto area
The UNESCO hilltop village of Vejer De La Frontera is only 7 kms away by road, and the nearest beach is in Barbate, which is 15 kms away
Jan Morris described Vejer as "Perhaps the most spectacular of all Andalucia's white villages" and it seems a fair description of the hilltop village. The town was relatively undiscovered by foreigners until around five years ago and even today is relatively low key, especially compared to the tourist overload of the Costa del Sol.
Here on the Costa De La Luz, things are a bit more laid back and the whole coast is almost one long stretch of glorious Atlantic beaches. Nearby beach resorts are Conil, El Palmar, Los Canos De Meca, Barbate, and Zahara de los Atunes. The lighthouse at Cape Trafalgar, scene of the famous battle is nearby.
Montenmedio is the nearby equestrian centre, with the famous Sunshine Tour in February/March. There are also events throughout the year.The UNESCO hilltop village of Vejer De La Frontera is only 7 kms away by road, and the nearest beach is in Barbate, which is 15 kms away
How to get there
Local Airports and Directions to Casa Clara
The local airports are Gibraltar (85 kms), Jerez (80 kms), Malaga (190kms) and Seville (165kms)
If you are flying from the UK, then below is airline information on various airports
Malaga One of the biggest airports in Spain, Malaga airport can be reached by almost any airport in the UK. It is serviced by many charter airlines, as well as budget options such as Easyjet and Thomsonfly, as well as national airlines such as British Airways
Gibraltar Easy jet flies from Gatwick to Gibraltar twice daily Monarch flies daily to Gibraltar from Luton, and from Manchester 3 times a week British Airways flies daily from London Gatwick
Jerez Ryanair flies daily in summer from Stansted and most days of the week during the rest of the year It is also possible to fly with British Airways with a stopover in Madrid
Seville Ryanair flies daily in summer from Stansted
It is also possible to arrive by ferry in Tarifa or Algeciras from Tangier in Morocco, or by train from Madrid in Cadiz or San Fernando
Directions from Malaga are: As you leave the airport, take the road signposted Cadiz [the other one is for Malaga]. After approximately 3 or 4kms, take the turn for Algeciras/ Cadiz . This road has various numbers A7, AP7[when it is a toll road], E15 and in parts N340.
Stay on the toll road, it is easier driving and an hour quicker in peak periods and will cost around €14 in summer, €8 in winter. The roads have km markers, the road starts at approximately km 228, passing Fuengirola at 205km, Marbella at 180, Estepona 160, Algeciras at 105, Tarifa at 87 and you arrive at El Soto at km41. You turn left here and then follow the directions below.
The directions from Jerez are: From Jerez airport, take the A4 motorway in the direction of Cadiz for approx 40kms to Km669,from here take the A48 dual carriageway direction Chiclana. Stay on this road until the exit at Km 41 signposted El Soto. From here drive about 400 metres and take the first left turn. Stay on this road, passing Venta Altamirano and Venta Paquito.
Approximately 200 metres after Venta Paquito, the road forks, take the right hand fork for about 300metres, and Casa Clara is at number 61 on the right hand side at the bottom of a little dip and at a point where the road narrows. It has green gates.
The directions from Gibraltar are: If you are flying to Gibraltar, you may either hire a car from Gibraltar, or walk 3 minutes across the border to La Linea and drive off from there, without border queues.
From La Linea car rentals, you take the road straight for 7kms to the junction of the N340 at km 118, from there take the road towards Algeciras, and stay on it until the turning at km 41, from where you can take the above directions to the house.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Jerez: 75 km
Railway:
San Fernando: 40 km
Ferry:
Algeciras: 65 km
Activities near Vejer de la Frontera
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The total living space of the property is approx 65m2 and the front patio is 25 m2. The roof terrace is 65m2 as well. Casa Clara was completed in 2007 and sleeps up to 4 people, 2 in the bedroom and the other two on either of the bed settees in the living room.
The living room/kitchen is over 40m2 and from here you walk up 3 steps in this split-level house to the bathroom and bedroom.
The fully fitted kitchen has stone worktops, microwave, hob, oven, fridge, kettle and dishwasher. There is a small wash room with washing machine and drier a few metres walk away.
There is a TV , DVD and video with a selection of tapes but there is no Spanish TV at present, although we do have English Satellite TV. The house also has internet access.
Further details outdoors: The house has parking and the use of a garden of approximately 150m2which has several orange trees, apricots, plums, apples, pears and a grapevine. These can be picked in season.
For birdwatchers there are many storks about and I have seen Marsh harriers, booted eagles, Short toed eagles and other raptors. This area is one of the main migration routes for birds crossing the Straits of Gibraltar.
The house is in the small village of El Soto, which has two traditional Spanish bars, one of which has a small restaurant.
The equestrian centre of Montenmedio is less than 1 km away and this has several restaurants as well as a golf course and in February the "sunshine tour" with 1,500 horses
Further details
We also run the English bookshop in Vejer with over 3,000 second hand books, so you may choose some of these books free of charge to read during your stay.
Rental rates
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