Spain
I stayed in a villa called Casa Lucia in a pretty hamlet called Santa Lucia with two excellent restaurants we could walk to and just outside of Vejer de la Frontera. The villa was stylish yet homely, well equipped and very comfortable - the best villa I have ever stayed in. The terraced gardens were an oasis of tranquility and the focal point was the huge 12m long pool with waterfall. We were also only 10 minutes drive from the 7km unspoilt sandy beach of El Palmar.
www.andaluciahideaways.com
(+34)956 41 00 69
Sculpture park and contemporary art foundation set in a large wooded park. Some permanent, some temporary works, by both well known and emerging artists from around the world. The sculpture trail is exceptionally well organised and being set in woodland, each work is hidden from view until you're almost on top of it, making it feel like a treasure hunt. We visited in July and only came across one other family which really made us feel like we were explorers! As well as the sculpture trail, there are also temporary exhibition spaces inside the old bunkers (part of an old military complex, abandoned since the 70s), and a cafe. The staff were also extremely friendly and helpful and it was only 5 euros to get in. A real unexpected pleasure and an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
www.fundacionnmac.com
Dehesa Montemedio, Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz
+34 956 455 134
Google map: bit.ly/psoGyW
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