Vejer is located in the heart of the Costa de la Luz, in an environment surrounded by natural parks. It is a priviledged area where you can also practice outdoor activities in unimaginable parts of the big city.

Its ideal location, makes it the perfect place for anyone interested in outdoor activities. These include walking, mountain biking, kayaking, horse riding, canyoning, paragliding, scuba diving, surfing and golf.

Vejer also has an indoor sports centre. Facilities here include; paddle tennis, tennis, athletics and football (on artificial grass).
Every year Vejer holds the following sporting competitions:

Vejer rally (November)
Cross country (November)
Horse riding competitions (All seasons)
Golf championships (All seasons in Montenmedio)

Hiking
In the countryside that surrounds Vejer there are numerous hiking paths you can try out. You can walk towards the coast or inland towards the small mountains near the village. Some of these routes are not marked. Vejer and the .

Mountain Biking
For the cycling enthusiast, there are many intermediate day trips between 20 and 40 km in the area around Vejer. The routes cover small rural roads. You can rent mountain bikes with complete front suspension at Vejer.

Kayaking
Sea and river kayaking is possible in the Acantilado Nature Reserve. Here there are many empty coves ideal for swimming and relaxing.

Horse riding
Novice and experienced riders will find this an ideal activity throughout the year in Vejer. Below you will find two equestrian centres sitauted near Vejer:
'Equestrian Center Los Canos' (Antonio Rueda), Zahara. Camargo Stables Vejer (Manolo Camrgo), Cañada Ancha.

Canyoneering
Delve down into the 'Garganta Verde' in Grazelama, just two hours from Vejer.

Paragliding
If you have ever really dreamed of flying like birds do, this could be for you.

Diving
The Costa de la Luz has clear waters with a variety of breeds and colours of fish. You can choose to dive into the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea close to the Costa del Sol. Courses are available for all levels.

Whale and dolphin Watching
The Strait of Gibraltar is an essential food source for some species of these fascinating creatures. Among the most common dolphins, pilot whales and orcas can be seen from the strait regularly.

You can contact Turmares Whale Watching for details about these trips:
C / Alcalde Juan Nunez, 3 Local 12 - Tarifa Tel / Fax +34 956 680741