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CRAFTSMANSHIP AND IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION
OUR CRAFTSMEN: FROM TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP TO BRANDING WITH A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK.
The town of Vejer has always had a very important craft tradition, although due to the evolution of society many objects made with palm leaves, wicker… have fallen into disuse.
Nowadays, the handicraft sector in Vejer is very peculiar because, although we still have the handicrafts of yesteryear based mainly on objects made by basket makers, paper craftsmen and potters, it has evolved a lot.
In recent times, companies have settled in Vejer, creating their own products and their own brands, ideas that were born and/or materialised within our white walls, watching a sunset in El Palmar, or enjoying the marvellous natural environment of our villages.
Companies that have been greatly strengthened by online commerce, and that have created brands that are well adapted to the current market and with quality products.
These are products that we have seen born, and we see growing every day. It is worth highlighting the large number that have opted to create ecological products.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW?
GIFTS AND HOME
Pottery, basketry, handmade organic soya candles, linen clothes, T-shirts, magnets, mugs…all made in Vejer de la Frontera, with love and perfect as gifts for your loved ones.
Food
From our well-known lomo en manteca, to great signature wines, delicious lemonades, kombucha… and many more delicacies for your palate and that of your family and friends.
GIFTS AND HOME
JUAN MARÍA CRAFTS
THE EXPERIENCE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP IN VEJER DE LA FRONTERA
Juan María is a self-taught ceramics craftsman with thirty years of experience.
He was born out of the growing demand from visitors to the old town of Vejer.
His production, with designs inspired by Vejer, using emblems such as the Cobijadas, its streets and corners, panoramic views, windmills, etc. are mainly intended for souvenirs and formal gifts using different techniques such as bas-reliefs, lathe, cold decoration and different types of enamels.
It should also be noted that all protocol orders are unique and personalised for events, such as trophies, commemorative plaques, souvenirs, etc.
JUANA, THE BASKET MAKER
giving life to a popular tradition that is being lost
Years, centuries, of popular tradition survive in a corner of the vejeriega street of Trafalgar. It is here that Juana pulls the strings of our nearby history. Her hands masterfully weave memories and from them emerge, as if by magic, baskets and baskets, hats, bags, brooms?
Rushes, willow wicker, palms taken from the earth, stolen from the marsh and the riverbed, surrender to the expert fingers of the craftswoman.
Like a treasure that survives the rush, the throwaway merchandise and the toxic material with which we fill our lives without even knowing it.
She lives from her artisan hands and recovers for the present and for our children to keep in their memory, a craft as old as humanity.
LA PÁJARA T-SHIRTS
EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRTS PRINTED ON THE SPOT
Two lovers from La Janda started this original business where they personalise T-shirts with a wide range of drawings presented in an original way, thus reaping huge smiles from the customers when they see the final result of their choice.
The customer chooses the design, type of garment, colour and size and in a couple of minutes they have it ready to wear.
In their catalogue they offer unisex, women’s, children’s and baby’s t-shirts, sweatshirts, aprons,… a lot of customisable garments with bright colours, to the satisfaction of the numerous visitors to Vejer de la Frontera.
The designs are exclusive to La Pájara and they can also personalise garments with their customers’ own designs.
They use the thermo-adhesive vinyl technique, so the end result is very bright colours and very clean prints.
You can also find other accessories of the leading brands in quality and design such as caps, sunglasses, flip-flops,…
Camisetas La Pájara is located halfway between the Plaza de España and the church of Divino Salvador, in a cosy shop located on the corner with the alleys of La Villa with its round window as a sign of identity, without a doubt a place worth visiting.
BEE INGENIOUS CANDLES AND MUGS
A DIFFERENT WAY OF LOOKING AT MEMORIES. CANDLES, MUGS...AND EVERYTHING MADE IN VEJER WITH LOVE.
Aromas are a form of expression for the two creatives from the Bee Ingenious graphic and web design studio, which they solidify in handmade ecological candles that they produce and sell both online and in their shop L De LuZ located in the Barrio de La Hoya in Vejer.
These two people from Madrid, who live in Vejer and love Vejer, have created two aromatic lines:
Remedios para la Nostalgia (Remedies for Nostalgia), with packaging inspired by old ceramic pharmacy jars.
These candles evoke, with a smile, the memory of places visited on holiday, or those unique moments of our childhood.
They pay homage to Vejer in two ways: with that typical smell of orange blossom in spring from our orange trees, or that of fig trees and sweet figs in summer, among other places; but they also bring back those smells so typical of our childhood such as the smell of old cinemas, cocoa with Maria biscuits for breakfast, or the ice creams and lollipops of yesteryear, among many others.
L de LuZ is a collection of 9 candles that combine aromatherapy and gemotherapy to help balance spaces and emotional states.
In their shop you can also find magnets, mugs… that they design and produce themselves.
You can’t miss their collection of mugs.
You can also buy their products in their online shop www.ldeluz.es
They ship nationally and internationally.
food
LOMO EN MANTECA
Our gastronomic tradition that goes beyond our frontiers
Lomo en manteca is so important that a day has been dedicated to it: the International Lomo en Manteca Day, celebrated every year in October, and a street in the centre, El Callejón del Lomo en Manteca (Lomo en Manteca Alley).
It is perfect for lunch, with chips or a salad, in a sandwich, and the lard on a piece of country bread for breakfast will be delicious.
The origin of this recipe can be found in the traditional pig slaughter, where the formula used to preserve the meat for a long time was to cover it with the lard obtained from the slaughter itself, thus preventing the meat or loin from decomposing and making it possible to have food all year round.
A mixture of pork loin, lard and other ingredients that we invite you to come and discover, for which we provide you with a list of the companies that make it:
- Venta Pinto
- Carnicería Antonio Reina
- Carnicería Hermanos Rojas
- Carnicería Luisa
- Carnicería Manolo El Viaje
- Carnicería Astorga
- Carnicería Juan Alba
- Carnicería San Miguel
- Carnicería Paco Melero
TORTAS VEJERIEGAS, CAMIONES and more
Traditional sweets from Vejer de la Frontera
PASTELERIA LA EXQUISITA (GALVÁN), a small company founded in 1942 by José Galván in the centre of the village.
Since then and in an artisan way they have been dedicated to the elaboration of cakes. Today it is his children and grandchildren (3rd generation) who continue the tradition inherited from their grandfather.
The shop is full of old-fashioned tradition, with photographs and an exhibition of old utensils worthy of admiration.
It also has a lounge-cafeteria where you can enjoy all their products as well as beautiful views.
The variety of fine cakes, tortas vejeriegas, pandurito, turrón de Cadiz and other sweets depending on the season.
KOMBUCHA
The history of kombuchería is the history of Kombucha in Spain.
Kombucha is a 100% natural beverage, made according to an ancient recipe of tea, sugar and Kombucha cultures.
Its fermentation transforms the tea or infusion into a beverage with a wide range of vitamins, enzymes, minerals and essential organic acids. It has been known since ancient times for its mildly stimulating and healing properties.
In 2003, in Vejer de la Frontera, Kombuchería was born, a small family project, whose aim was to bring Kombucha to Spain as a natural alternative to conventional soft drinks and as a complement to a healthy and balanced diet.
After years of paperwork and a lot of hard work, they managed to get Kombucha officially recognised and subsequently awarded the Bio certificate.
They have created a solid brand which they started producing in Vejer, where they maintain their organic shop and one of their main local and online sales points, but which they now manufacture in a warehouse in Conil de la Frontera.
PATRÍA PURA
The Lemonade of Andalusia
A non-carbonated, refreshing beverage made from organic lemons and various organic fruits. Without preservatives, colourings, artificial sweeteners or alcohol and in various flavours.
They were created by two Danish people in love with Andalusia, based in Vejer since 2005, who run their successful restaurant, Restaurante Patria in Vejer de la Frontera.
The idea was to offer something different to the restaurant’s customers, something healthier and with less sugar than conventional soft drinks in the Spanish catering trade.
In a short time it was a success. Based on just 4 ingredients in the right proportions: water, organic lemons, ginger, brown sugar, they had the formula for a great drink and a perfect combination to quench thirst.
The first year they served them in jugs in their restaurant, but the demand grew so much that other companies in the area were also interested in offering their delicious drinks to their customers, so they decided to bottle them in 250ml glass containers and start marketing them to the catering businesses in Cádiz.
Although at the beginning they produced the lemonades in their restaurant, nowadays they have a shop in La Plaza de la Paz in Vejer where they produce them by hand. Today they have achieved the seal of organic product, as their lemonades are produced with organic fruit from Andalusia.
SANCHA PÉREZ
Artisanal and organic wine and oil production
Sancha Pérez is a family farm that 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 villages from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
This tourist complex combines agri-food activity with leisure and enjoyment for visitors, and is a centre of interest where you can learn the secrets of artisanal and organic wine and olive oil production.
The Sancha Pérez project was conceived and developed to be more than just a winery and oil mill. They create a sense of belonging in their visitors and friends, they want the local people and visitors to our region to participate, get to know and enjoy the estate, its facilities and the many activities that are carried out throughout the year.
Sancha Pérez has an open-air Olive Tree Museum where you can see the differences between some of the best-known varieties of olive tree in terms of their leaves, branches and olives.
They produce quality organic red and white wines and organic extra virgin olive oil and the whole production process from the field (olive grove and vineyard) to the bottle is controlled by the CAAE, the most recognised certifying body in Andalusia and internationally.
ETU VINO
Signature wines produced by artisan winemakers.
The heart and soul of this project was born in Germany, but she is a true lover of Andalusia and the wines of the South and together with an architect, promoter of the project, they created the Bodega Etu-vinos.
It is located on a hillside with wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean, between Vejer and Conil de la Frontera.
Its climate combines the warmth of the south and the coolness of the Atlantic, providing a unique environment for the balanced development of the vines and the ripening of the grapes.
Etu produces unique wines, full of expression and character, with controlled organic certification.
Bodega Etú-wines is born from a creative, professional and human PROJECT.
Full of sensitivity, with a LIMITED production of CRAFT character.
EXCLUSIVE for lovers of signature wines that seek the identity and expression of the “terroir”.
CHOKOLATA
a laboratory shop with more than 100 herbal teas
Chokolata has around 100 varieties of TISANAS, a small selection of CHOKOLATES made in Spain and 100% Arabica natural roasted COFFEE beans.
Periodically they offer workshops to bring the world of tea closer to all those interested; telling the history, the elaboration processes, doing a tasting to appreciate the different types of tea that exist and to awaken the five senses.
Their shop-laboratory is located in calle Perla de Cádiz 25. Vejer de la Frontera.
At Chokolata you have the opportunity to create the design of the presentation (labelling and packaging) of these three products: tea, coffee and chokolate; using the name of a person you want to surprise, the logo of a charming accommodation or restaurant or simply writing a message to be shared during the enjoyment of these three pleasures.
They create this product in a handcrafted and exclusive way, offering an original, beautiful and unique proposal.
Piñones La Breña
Quality has a name
From Piñones La Breña they work in the most select way with one of our most exquisite delicacies.
Their project was born from the heart of Piñas y Piñones La Janda, a company that over the years has been home to two generations, Antonio Rodríguez Sr. and Antonio Rodríguez Jr. The first one started in the 80s with all the vicissitudes of the time, and managed to innovate day by day, producing his product with the utmost care. So much so that he instilled in his business heir the values and objectives he had been committed to since the beginning of his career.
In the last five years, at Piñones La Breña, they have wanted to bet on a new production model that is a reference for our region of La Janda and in this way be able to export to any corner of Andalusia.
The new service consists of a first step, the harvesting of the pineapple, its subsequent elaboration and processing, ending with the packaging of the pine nuts, always complying with the strictest standards in terms of hygiene and healthiness.
In recent years, they have decided to incorporate other food supplements as necessary and of such superlative quality as walnuts and almonds.
Another of their premises is customer satisfaction, and to this end, they work to ensure that their delivery service is the most punctual and efficient, with telephone support.
SURALGAS
La Huerta Marina, Organic Seaweeds Gourmets
Suralgas is the only Andalusian company dedicated to the manual and artisan harvesting of seaweed and sea asparagus (salicornia), which are certified organic and come from the estuaries and coasts of Cadiz.
At their production centre in Vejer de la Frontera, they carefully select and process the freshly harvested seaweed, thus offering a product of the highest quality and freshness, ready for consumption.
Considered as Vegetables of the Sea, they serve as another ingredient in any recipe of our gastronomy, from our appreciated traditional or seafood cuisine to a more innovative or signature cuisine, without forgetting the current vegan/vegetarian or allergen-free trend.
Seaweed enriches the Flavour and Aroma of the Sea, as well as adding colour and texture to our recipes.
Exquisite if we include it in fresh salads, dressings, mince, salads, in raw fish, seafood, shells (tartar, tataki,…), even in seafood stews such as rice, noodles with fish or seafood, seafood stews, vegetable stews or stews, with baked/grilled fish or seafood, …. in traditional and easy recipes such as scrambled eggs, sautéed, omelettes, pies, croquettes…..
They also stand out for their Healthy Benefits as they have a high nutritional potential such as High Biological Value Proteins (essential for vegans, athletes and the elderly) plus the 8 essential amino acids that we should include in our diet; Healthy fatty acids such as omega 3 and 6 natural; fundamental mineral salts such as Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium; fundamental contribution of Iron and Iodine and oligoelements; a great variety of Vitamins, especially A and the B group, (B6 and B12 fundamental) Vitamins C, as well as vitamin E and D…. ..
Low percentage of carbohydrates (no sugars) and fats, no cholesterol and high in fibre, making it an ally in low-calorie diets, but providing a lot of flavour and colour to our dishes or diets.
“Health directly from the sea to the plate, to enrich our recipes making them tastier and more flavoursome as well as very healthy”.
They market their products directly for consumption in trays both FRESH and FRESH with Natural SALT from our salt pans, or dehydrated products such as Seaweed Spices “sea oregano” to give subtle marine touches or Seaweed Essence “paprika from the sea”, to enhance the flavor and give colour in sauces such as mayonnaise, pilpil, green or creams, broths, rice, and our Natural Salt with Seaweed Essence.
And of course we can not forget its range of products made with seaweed that make it even easier to consume seaweed such as Semi Goat Cheese and Seaweed, which have wanted to merge and recognize the good things of our mountains with our coast of Cadiz; and the Artisan Seaweed Sauces. Seaweed Ratatouille, Seaweed Pesto and Seaweed Tartar, exquisite recipes from renowned chefs, which bring all the flavour of our seaweed in easy recipes that are ready to serve and eat.
Vejer Tourist Office
- Avda. de Los Remedios, 2 11150 Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz.
- 956 451 736
- oficinaturismovejer@hotmail.com
