Map of the area

Places of interest within the area include the port city of Cadiz with its historic old city centre and its famous Carneval celebrations. Jerez is world famous as the home of sherry and also as the heartland for flamenco. Puerto de Santa Maria, is a renowned place to enjoy succulent seafood. Gibraltar, where you can enjoy tax-free shopping and admire the last free living primates (Barbary macaques) in Europe. If you are a surfing fanatic, you must visit Tarifa where you will also get some stunning views of Africa – there are several boats and ferries which cross the 14 kms to Morocco in about an hour! Don’t miss the opportunity to stop by one of the Spanish ‘White Villages’ (Vejer de la Frontera, Conil de la Frontera, MedinaSidonia). There’s much more to see in this endlessly fascinating region so if we’ve whetted your curiosity buds why not visit some of our links