The Times of London calls Vejer de La Frontera and its surrounding beaches one the prettiest spots in Spain

If there’s one Spanish shoreline that steals the show, it’s the Costa de la Luz of Cadiz, in southern Andalusia. Named for its glowing natural light, this stretch of Atlantic coast remains relatively undeveloped, with sweeping salt-white beaches bordered by pine forests and undulating dunes. Just inland lies one of Spain’s prettiest pueblos blancos (white towns), Vejer de la Frontera. Coastal villages such as Zahara de los Atunes and Barbate have wonderful fresh-produce markets at the heart of a fabulous sherry-loving food scene. Where Cadiz and Huelva provinces meet you’ll find the Unesco-listed Doñana National Park, a major refuge for the rare Iberian lynx and other creatures.