Spain Costa de la Luz

Legend has it that the city was founded in the 8th century BC by the Phoenicians who called it “Gadir.” When it turned into a Roman port city – an important center for trade, entertainment, and fine cuisine – it became known as “Gades.” The city’s splendor declined during the Muslim period but flourished again after the discovery of America as Columbus set out on his 2nd and 4th voyages from here, returning with precious metals and a host of other treasures.

Tarifa, the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula and continental Europe, is located in the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea meet. This popular vacation destination is known for its consistent wind conditions and stunning beaches, making it the ideal setting for water sports including windsurfing and kite boarding, and for its mix of culture, fun, and relaxation.

Gibraltar, is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean. The Rock of Gibraltar is the only landmark of the region. At its foot is the densely populated city area, home to almost 30,000 Gibraltarians and other nationalities. The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a major point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations as Spain asserts a claim to the territory. Under the Gibraltar constitution of 2006, Gibraltar governs its own affairs, though some powers, such as defense and foreign relations, remain the responsibility of the UK Government.

Vejer de la Frontera is a Spanish hilltop town and municipality in the province of Cadiz, Andalusia, on the right bank of the river Barbate. The town of Vejer de la Frontera occupies a low hill overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar and surrounded by orchards and orange groves. It contains several ancient churches and convents, and the architecture of many of its houses recalls the period of Moorish rule, which lasted from 711 until the town was captured by Saint Ferdinand of Castile in 1248. Agriculture and fruit-farming are the chief industries; fighting bulls are also bred in the neighborhood and a running of the bulls is held annually.