Two routes: Vejer Costa el Palmar or Extramuros, a choice to enjoy
ROUTE VEJER COSTA EL PALMAR
Located in the municipality of Vejer de la Frontera, El Palmar is one of the few unspoilt beaches that still exist on the Costa de la Luz. Its incomparable beauty, fine golden sand, crystal clear waters and dreamlike sunsets make it one of the best destinations to escape in communion with nature.
Ideal to enjoy all year round, El Palmar offers more than 8 km of coastline with a varied and quality tourist offer ranging from the practice of water sports such as surfing to the possibility of enjoying its magnificent gastronomy, where products such as retinto beef, almadraba tuna or products from the vejeriega vegetable garden stand out.
The gastronomic culture that Vejer bequeaths and which is echoed in the different restaurants and beach bars scattered along the coastline.
Enjoying its magical sunsets on the different terraces enlivened by live music is a real pleasure for the senses.
The beach of El Palmar offers an accessible promenade not only on the way to and from the beach, but also on the access to the beach
The beach of El Palmar offers an accessible promenade not only on the way to and from the beach, but also on the access to the beach.
This has enabled us to design a linear, completely flat route that runs parallel to the beach for 1.5 km.
The route starts at the module adapted for people with disabilities located in front of the Casa Juan Restaurant.
This module has a reserved parking area with 6 parking spaces and a hut with two showers, toilets, transfer stretcher, lockers and two aquatic chairs for bathing.
It also offers brochures with the beach services.
Access from the module to the beach is via a ramp, albeit with a very steep slope.
At both ends of the route (in front of the Casa Francisco Restaurant and the La Torre Restaurant) it is possible to find rescue and infirmary modules, which are available during the summer season, although their access ramps are somewhat steep.
From the beginning of the Route we can see a great variety of tourist establishments all along the promenade: shops, surf schools, restaurants, burgers, bars, chill-outs… with a very cosmopolitan atmosphere.
We highlight the great entertainment and the possibility of enjoying live music in many venues.
To access this area from the promenade, there are several zebra crossings, duly signposted and with ramps at zero level. However, in this part there is no pavement as such, but rather a sandy floor, sometimes more compacted, sometimes less.
In general, a wheelchair user can get around with some difficulty or with some assistance.
Towards the centre of the route, on this side of the road, there is a reserved parking area (3 spaces).
Returning to the promenade, we will find numerous walkways along the entire route that allow access to the interior of the beach (some gentler than others).
At the end of the tour we will be able to see the following places of tourist and historical interest:
Torre Nueva, a defensive tower built between the 17th and 18th centuries by King Philip II. It is cylindrical in shape, with a single interior door, and there is only one vaulted room. Its function was to guard the coast to prevent the invasion of pirates and bandits, for which it communicated with other towers in the area. It cannot be visited, but it is easily accessible.
The El Palmar Bunker, located next to La Torre Nueva. It is a small bunker armed with heavy weapons that battled to the north-west and south-east of the beach. It belongs to the network of bunkers built during the 1940s. It is not open to visitors and access to it is via an inaccessible path. From the terrace of the Restaurant La Torre you have a good view of it.
Recommended visit: Bodega Almazara Sancha Pérez.
The Bodega Sancha Pérez is a family business of undeniable tourist interest, where you can learn the secrets of the artisan and ecological production of wine and oil.
This winery is committed to the agri-food transformation of two millenary crops: the olive tree and the vine, which played an important role in the economy of our town from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
Address: Núcleo Rural El Palmar. Conil – El Palmar, CA 2233. (Road at the Conilete stream bridge).
Further information: www.sanchaperez.com
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: MARKETS
Nomad market, a set of various shops arranged in a structure reminiscent of a large stall. It has an adapted toilet. The access through the main door has a steep ramp that ends in a step, so it is not recommended especially for electric wheelchairs.
However, it has an access to the rear. This access runs along a sandy path, although it has been announced that for the next season some improvements will be made to make it more comfortable for wheelchair users. It is open from 1 June to 15 September.
Baraka market located next to the Casa Juan Restaurant. Like the previous one, you can visit different clothing and handicraft shops under the same structure. It is fully accessible and has an adapted portable toilet. The opening period is from June 10th to September 20th.
TO BE CONSIDERED
1.-
As far as water sports are concerned, we can highlight that along the route there are different establishments that not only have accessible access to their facilities, but have also previously worked with people with disabilities. These companies are the following:
- Kotadalu: www.kotadalu.placestars.com (Persons with reduced mobility)
- El Palmar Sur Academy: www.elpalmarsurfacademy.es (Autistic)
- Escuela de Surf: www.elpalmarsurf.com (Persons with reduced mobility)
2.-
All along the beach, there are several car parks with reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities:
- Parking Costa El Palmar or Parking El Costa. (Within the accessible route)
- Parking El Palmar Centro or Parking Aquí Me Quedo. (Outside the accessible route)
COMPANIES THAT ARE FRIENDS OF ACCESSIBLE TOURISM IN EL PALMAR:
Restaurant Casa Juan: The restaurant is accessible in all its rooms, you only have to ask for an access ramp to the toilets.
For more information:
Restaurant Alférez: Fully adapted with the exception of a small step of about 5 cm in the interior lounge.
For more information:
www.hostalfranciscoalferez.com
Restaurant la Torre: The entrance door has two steps, although it is accessible from the back terrace; to do so, you have to go around the establishment. Once on the terrace, the restaurant is accessible in its various rooms.
For more information:
Casa Reyes Restaurant: This establishment is located off the route, at the end of the promenade road in the direction of Conil. There are also 4 parking spaces for people with disabilities between the restaurant and Restaurante el Pájara Verde.
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