La Cobijada viewpoint in Vejer

La Cobijada viewpoint in Vejer de la Frontera is a small square with lovely views over the town featuring a statue of La Cobijada, which is why it has this name.

The cobijadas were the women of Vejer who used to wear the town’s traditional costume.

Where is La Cobijada viewpoint in Vejer?

La Cobijada viewpoint in Vejer is right at the end of the route through the old town, or at the beginning, depending on which way you choose to walk.

Its exact address is: C. Juan Bueno, 33-35, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz

Although you can reach it by car, visitors unfamiliar with the streets are better off looking for parking outside the historic centre and walking through the town.

The good news is that there is a car park near the area where you can usually park without too much trouble, unless you are visiting during a

If you would like to compare this spot with another panoramic location in the municipality, you can also read the information about Mirador del Santo in Vejer.

How to get to La Cobijada viewpoint in Vejer

To avoid confusion and give you an idea of how to find this viewpoint with such lovely views over the town, here is a map showing where to park and which routes you can follow:

• Red route: The nearest car park. Walk up a slope and you will reach La Cobijada viewpoint.
• Purple route: Start at the small square with several traditional bars and restaurants, walk up towards the town wall and church, continue past the castle and you will reach the viewpoint.

The purple route is much prettier and takes you through the most important part of the old town in a short while.

If you are still unsure how to locate the municipality before planning your route, you can find more information in this guide to where Vejer de la Frontera is located.