La Casa del Califa

Estilo de Hotel: Hotel

Entorno: Ciudad

Número de Habitaciones: 17

Estilo: Tradicional

Precios: desde 82.00 EUR hasta 102.00 EUR

Si siempre ha tenido curiosidad por sentir como hubiese sido vivir en la época dorada árabe no deje de visitar Vejer, y no dude en alojarse en la Casa del Califa. Vejer es uno de los “pueblos blancos árabes” mejor conservados: más de 500 años de tradición islámica han dejado una huella permanente en la cultura, la arquitectura y el paisaje de la zona. En una de las plazas más antiguas de este pueblecito queda situada La Casa del Califa: hotel compuesto por pasillos que forman laberintos y escaleras que nos dan acceso a diferentes partes del hotel. Las habitaciones, situadas en diferentes pisos, dan a tres atrios tradicionales proporcionando luz y profundidad a la estructura. Algunas de las habitaciones están situadas fuera del edificio principal -edificio recientemente adquirido por el hotel-, añadiendo un sentimiento aún más laberíntico. Muchas de las habitaciones tienen alfombras árabes; todas las barandillas y piezas de hierro forjado han sido realizadas para la Casa del Califa en Marrakech, mientras que el mobiliario y la decoración incluyen arcas persas del siglo XVIII, tapetes afganos, lámparas libanesas y cobre yemení. La mayoría del arte que decora las paredes es original, inspirado en motivos y temas de la España islámica, incluyendo trabajos de pintores argelinos, marroquíes y granadinos. Una cuestión a tener en cuenta: la multitud de diferentes niveles y escaleras no lo hacen apropiado para personas mayores o con discapacidad. Una vez hecha esta salvaguarda, el hotel posee un excelente valor impregnado de una mística atmósfera.

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Vejer de la frontera est un lieu typique et très beau. L'hôtel y est très bien placé. La décoration est soignée, l'ambiance créée est réussie. Le restaurant est excellent. Un moment sur la terrasse le soir est agréable."
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Vejer and surroundings

Vejer
Squeezed between the sierras and the sea this hill town is a perfectly preserved example of what many Andalucian towns were like during five centuries of Islamic occupation. Declared a national monument in 1978, Vejer is a labyrinth of white washed houses & winding cobbled streets. Set 200m. above the surrounding countryside the old town has a mass of historical monuments. The castle, turreted medieval walls, minaret of the old mosque, churches and convents are a blend of moorish, visigothic and mudejar styles. Vejer is an unspoilt town, its romantic flower filled courtyards and small plazas are uncorrupted by modern tourism. The town has a lively atmosphere where the locals are happy to welcome visitors and small bars and restaurants make wandering through the historic quarter a real pleasure.

The Town walls
You can still trace the outline of these ancient monuments and in places they appear proud & defensive & in others disappear into homes & you'll see somebodys washing being hung on the ramparts. Heavily restored in places the walls were built in the 15th.C. as part of the defensive investment after the Christian reconquest of the region.

The Archways
A notable feature are the various arches that lead into the old town through the walls. Unlike in many other towns all the original gateways still exist & form a feature of the everyday life of Vejer.

Arco Sancho IV - The oldest & best preserved gate to the old town.
Arco de la Villa - The main archway into Vejer in the Plaza de España. Originally this was the termination of the old Roman road up from La Barca.
Puerta de la Segur - The lowest and best fortified of the archways squeezed between the fortifications & the church.
Puerta Cerrada - Traditionally the 'closed gate' as it was supposedly most susceptible to attack form the south.

The Castle
The old moorish built 'alcazaba' is tucked away down a narrow backstreet. Only one facade reveals this monuments history as the town has been built right around the edifice. A classic 11th.C. ogee arch leads into a jasmine scented courtyard. Beyond this there is not much to see as now much of the castle is residential. If you are lucky the local scouts who have their den here will show you around the ramparts.

The Church
Built on the site of the old mosque the minaret is still standing now crowned with bells. Under the church is the outstanding 'alminars' or water deposit built by the moors (not open to the public) so large that it can be navigated around in a small dinghy. The church itself has two contrasting styles. Towards the front of the main aisle is visigothic while the remainder is mudejar. The interior was completely bespoiled during the Civil War & little remains of the churches richs. Its simplicity however is most attractive. Take a close look at the niches along the outside north wall of the church.

The Plaza de España or 'Plaza de los Pescaitos'
A most attractive plaza this is a favourite spot for visitors & locals alike. Ringed with date palms with some immense bouganvilla bushes as a backdrop the Plaza de los Pescaitos (Plaza of the Little Fish), gets its name from the goldfish that swim around the fountain. The ornate fountain is not as old as it seems and dates back to the early 1900's. Decorated with bright ceramics & 4 spouting frogs you will find an almost replica fountain in the main plaza of Algeciras. The town hall ('Ayuntamiento') overlooks the square & a notable feature is the facade of the fabled Casa de la Inquisición (no. 12 & 13). A mirador overlooking the pines of the Marismas Natural Park is due to be opened shortly.