Cadiz province is a wonderful mix of seaside, mountains and beautiful whitewashed villages just waiting to be explored. The area has its own dedicated white villages route with 19 stops, to help you explore the best villages, each village having its own points of interest.

Below we have picked a variety of day trips from Cadiz, but if you hire a car you could make a trip of it.

1. Vejer de la Frontera

A beautiful town in Cadiz province well worth a visit, Vejer is a classic whitewashed, hilltop village, boasting perhaps one of the prettiest village squares in Spain. Wander the cobbled streets and lose yourself in its secret corners, hidden patios adorned with flowers and delightful houses. It is sometimes easy to forget that you are in the 21st century while wandering around Vejer de la Frontera

2. Medina Sidonia

Slightly inland from Cadiz, nestled between the see and the mountains, this town is known as the balcony of the Bay of Cadiz and you will see why, as Medina Sidonia dominates the entire landscape for many miles around, looking down over the bay.

Considered to be one of the oldest cities in Europe, it has been used as a military defence location because of its elevation and views across the bay. Its whitewashed houses will entice you to explore every corner of its historic centre with a rich history that spans the Tartessians, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Visigoths, Muslims, and Christians who have all left their mark. A cultural hotpot that tells more than 3000 years of history.

3. Conil de la Frontera

Conil sits right on the Atlantic coast and boasts an impressive range of wide, sweeping beaches and small secluded coves. Add to this, a charming fishing village that has retained its original charm making Conil de la Frontera a great place to visit.

During the summer season Conil can get busy, with people visiting cafes and dining outside well in to the night. It has a great atmosphere with plenty of good tapas bars.

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4. Sanlúcar and Doñana National Park

50 Km from Cádiz, you will find Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a lively town located in the estuary of the Guadalquivir River where Christoper Columbus’s third expedition set sail to America.

In this town you will find the Doñana National Park, an extensive wetlands nature reserve with 5 different ecosystems teeming with wildlife.

5. Arcos de la Frontera

Just 40 minutes from the city, Arcos de la Frontera has been declared a national-artistic-historic monument and is considered to be the gateway to the whitewashed villages of Andalucia. Set on the hilltop overlooking the Guadalete River, this walled town has centuries of history to explore.

The best way to explore is to walk around its winding streets and explore the charming corners of this village and old town, where you will find palaces, churches and monasteries from long ago.

But Arcos de la Frontera is more than just monuments and buildings. It is set in a wonderful natural environment, ideal for hikers and those who love to explore nature.

6. Grazalema

Grazalema is a small village situated in the middle of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, which boasts picture postcard scenery.

Perfect for lovers of nature and outdoor activities, Grazalema village is worth visiting for its perfect mix between beautiful architecture and stunning scenery. You could easily spend a few days exploring the national park, with its many walks in the surrounding mountains.

7. Jerez de la Frontera

Jerez de la Frontera, a city in its own right, but within easy reach of Cadiz for a day trip. The city has achieved worldwide acclaim for its sherry and brandy production, but it is also famous for its fine horses as well as Flamenco music and dance.

There is plenty to see and do here and you may find it hard to fit it all in to one day, but the essential is a visit to the Tio Pepe cellars for any wine lover and a display of the dancing horses, also of worldwide fame, that are trained in the Equestrian School in Jerez.

8. El Puerto de Santa María

Famous for its beaches, Puerto de Santa Maria also has a long history. Having experienced a golden age in the 16th and 17th centuries you can find an amazing 600 traditional palatial houses in the town. Their interior patios are a sight to behold and evoke grandiose images of times gone by.

9. Chipiona

Chipiona is a great place to enjoy long walks on the beach and experience amazing sunsets. It also boasts one of the tallest lighthouses in Spain (69 metres) which visitors can climb, to get a fantastic view of the coast.

10. Playa de Bolonia

Bolonia beach is considered to be the most spectacular in Cadiz province and by some in the whole of Spain. With 4 km of fine white sand and crystal clear waters the beach is located within the El Estrecho Natural Park which ensures it is preserved and not developed.