Kampaoh Trafalgar

Getting out for a walk is a good way to get to know your surroundings – and you won’t have to go far. A walk of about 15 minutes gets you to the Caños de Meca archaeological site, with a Bronze Age burial site and the remains of an ancient watchtower. Wander a little further and you’ll get to the Trafalgar Lighthouse (which lends its name to the site, of course). There are several other beaches and coves here too, including the long, sandy Playa Faro de Trafalgar. Elsewhere along the coast, you can sign up to ride horses along the beach from Zahora (15 minutes’ walk), take surf lessons in El Palmar de Vejer (10 minutes’ drive) or seek out seafood specialities in Zahara de los Atunes (half an hour). The seaside city of Cádiz (45 minutes) also makes a great day out, to wander through the medieval streets, climb the Torre de Tavira and visit the cathedral. Heading inland, the whitewashed hilltop town of Vejer de la Frontera (20 minutes) is a lovely place for a wander, or there are outdoor art displays to explore at Fundación NMAC (25 minutes).