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Located in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, and in the far south-west of Andalusia, Sierra de Cadiz-Pueblos Blancos County, in the province of Cadiz, can be reached from the Bay area and the Costa del Sol along the A382, and from Seville via the A473. It is blessed with a pleasant climate of hot summers and mild winters; however, in the Sierra de Grazalema (Biosphere Reserve) there is a microclimate which is characterised by high levels of rainfall, the highest level in Spain. Alcalá del Valle, Algar, Algodonales, Arcos de la Frontera, Benaocaz, Bornos, El Bosque, El Gastor, Espera, Grazalema, Olvera, Prado del Rey, Puerto Serrano, Setenil de Las Bodegas, Torre Alháquime, Ubrique, Villaluenga del Rosario, Villamartín, Zahara de La Sierra.

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Located in the south of the IberianPeninsula, and in the far south-west ofAndalusia, Sierra de Cadiz-Pueblos BlancosCounty, in the province of Cadiz, can be rea-ched from the Bay area and the Costa del Solalong the A382, and from Seville via the A473.

It is blessed with a pleasant climate of hotsummers and mild winters; however, in theSierra de Grazalema (Biosphere Reserve)there is a microclimate which is characteri-sed by high levels of rainfall, the highest levelin Spain.

Its white towns with their Al-Andalus urbandesign and valuable archaeological remainswhich cling to the slopes of the mountains area genuine alternative to the hustle and bustleof the tourist areas, as well as an invitation toenjoy Nature. This is why it is one of the favou-rite destinations of Rural Tourism lovers.

Its wide range of active tourism activities,set against the background of two protectednatural spaces (Grazalema and Alcornocales),a cuisine created from the produce of the land,the festivals and traditions all with true localflavour come together to make up the sum ofthe many attractions in this part of Cadiz.

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SUMMARY

Cultural Crossroads

Popular architecture

Ancestral traditions

For the more active

Natural Paradise

The flavours of the land

ALCALÁ DEL VALLEALGARALGODONALESARCOS DE LA FRONTERABENAOCAZBORNOSEL BOSQUEEL GASTORESPERAGRAZALEMAOLVERAPRADO DEL REYPUERTO SERRANOSETENIL DE LAS BODEGASTORRE ALHÁQUIMEUBRIQUEVILLALUENGA DEL ROSARIOVILLAMARTÍNZAHARA DE LA SIERRA

Walks in the Sierra

Festivals

Usefull information

Map

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the ancient Ibero-Roman towns of Iptuci atPrado del Rey, Ocuri at Ubrique (withremains of the walls, necropolis and forum)and Carissa Aurelia at Espera (with itsimpressive hypogea, or underground tombs),as well as the important Cerro de la Botinerasite in Algodonales.

The long-lasting Islamic presence in thearea left its distinctive mark on both theappearance and culture of the towns andvillages in the Sierra. There are still fortres-ses (Zahara de la Sierra, Olvera, Setenil delas Bodegas, Arcos de la Frontera, Bornos,Ubrique, Villamartín...) and walled towns(Benaocaz, Torre Alháquime...) which witnes-sed the intense struggles for the frontier,and were also used later on by theChristians. After the ‘Reconquista’, the lat-ter built churches, magnificent manor hou-ses and civil buildings, examples of all pos-sible architectural styles. The ten HistoricalSites to be found in the county are the proofof this wealth of monuments.

THE BANDIT LIFE-STYLE. In the 19th century,abject poverty amongst thelowest social classes gaverise to the phenomenonknown as ‘bandolerismo’throughout Andalusia, andthe Sierra de Cadiz was noexception. One famous ban-dit was José María elTempranillo, who, despitehaving been born inCordoba province, carriedout many forays into theregion: a son of his wasborn at Torre Alháquime andthere is a museum in ElGastor in the house wherehis sweetheart lived and hespent long periods of time.

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A region which has been inhabited sincethe most ancient of times, the Sierra de Cadizboasts an incomparable archaeological heri-tage, with remains dating from between theLower Palaeolithic times (250,000 yearsago) to the Granadine-Castilian fortificationsfrom the Middle Ages, and include importantIberian and Roman settlements.

There are still some remains of the pre-historic population in the Cuevas de laManga (De La Manga Caves) in Villaluengadel Rosario and megalithic monuments assignificant as the Alberite Dolmen inVillamartín, the El Charcón Dolmen at ElGastor, the Tomillo Dolmens in Alcalá delValle and the prehistoric Fuente de Ramosnecropolis at Puerto Serrano.

With the Roman Empire, the area reachedgreat levels of prosperity, as is evidenced bythe numerous remains dotted around thecounty. Besides the archaeological site inthe Sierra de Aznar at Arcos de la Frontera,with its impressive “Castellum Aquae” andthe remains of the Roman Road, there are

THE SPLENDOUR OFTHE EMPIRE. The Romanswere the great craftsmenbehind the current layout ofthe land in the Sierra deCadiz, providing the regionwith its main means ofcommunication (which arestill visible today near villa-ges such as Villaluenga delRosario).

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Water, ever-present in this area, also hasa starring role in urban design in thesetowns and villages. At their drinking-foun-tains, you can quench your thirst with thefreshest, cleanest mountain spring water.

The sierra is also studded with uniquebuildings, the majority of which have falleninto disuse but are conserved in perfectcondition. This is the case of the oil millsand mills, some of which are water millswith mill ponds. There are also horse-millsfor well-water and mills with waterwheels forriver-water.

Furthermore, there is a wide choice oftypes of accommodation (rural cottages,inns, old mills, farmhouses and mountainrefuges), which have been renovated andperfectly fitted out, so that those with a loveof simplicity and peacefulness can enjoythis outstanding area for some days.

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The marked Al-Andalus inheritance hasdeeply influenced the physiognomy of thetowns and villages in the Sierra de Cadiz, pro-viding them with a unique, characteristic archi-tectural style, allowing the visitor to becomecompletely submerged in the past.

The whitewashed walls are a recurrenttheme running from one town to another, asthey share the typical architecture of low hou-ses set in steep, narrow, winding streets withtheir characteristic cleanliness, neatness,order and utter attention to even the smallestof details. The geraniums hanging from thewindows imbue these Andalusian-style hou-ses with a blaze of colour, as they shinebrightly in the sun. Their layout and shapemirror those of houses in neighbouringMorocco.

Each of these mountainside hamlets has adeep-rooted whitewashing tradition whichgoes back as far as the earliest generations.The buildings, sometimes perched on rockyprojections, extend the white of the lime whi-tewash out over the rocks themselves, crea-ting wonderful sculptures which changeshape depending on the time of day.

The roofs of the homes, most of which aregabled and tiled in various shades of ochreand dotted with white chimneys, provide aparticular townscape which is typical of thisregion.

SCULPTED ON ROCK.Setenil de las Bodegasboasts an original urbandesign, as its houses havebeen built either inside therocks or on top of them, bles-sing the village with greatbeauty and individuality.

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those which deal exclusively with craft and eth-nographic traditions: the “Olvera. The Frontierand the Castles” Museum, the Museum ofTextile Crafts in Grazalema, the Historical TownMuseum of Villamartín, the History Museum ofthe Sierra de Cadiz in Benaocaz and theArchaeological Museum in Espera, amongstothers.

Flamenco is also of great importance here,as in the rest of the province. Numerous fla-menco social clubs and festivals such as theNational Competition of Flamenco ‘Serrana’Singing which is held in Prado del Rey, takeplace in the Sierra de Cadiz.

Using techniques which in many cases dateback to days gone by, and a wide range of allkinds of materials such as textiles, leather,earthen-ware, cane, wicker, wood etc.., the are-a’s craftsmen offer a great variety of authen-tic, high quality products.

One of the most outstanding crafts is fine lea-therwork, which is based in Ubrique, as well asPrado del Rey and Villamartín. Wicker and canecrafts are particularly renowned in Setenil de lasBodegas and Bornos, while ceramics are thespeciality in Arcos de la Frontera; with respect tomusical instruments, the main exponents arethe guitars to be found in Algodonales and thepipes in El Gastor. The wide range of crafts iscompleted by the baskets and espadrilles inTorre Alháquime, the riding boots in Espera, andthe crafted furniture in Prado del Rey.

UBRIQUE, CAPITAL OFLEATHER. Ubrique constitu-tes today Europe’s numberone concentration of crafts-men’s workshops devotedto leatherwork. Some ofthe world’s most importantfashion names such asLoewe, Cartier, Dunhill,Christian Dior, Yves SaintLaurent, Pierre Balmain andNina Ricci have put theirtrust in the quality of theproducts manufacturedusing sheepskin, goatskinand cow-skin by the peopleof Ubrique. A large part ofthe production is exportedto European countries, theUnited States, Australia,Canada and Japan, eitherby the labels mentionedabove or by local makeswhich are the bright futureof Ubrique.

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A good way to learn about the roots of a peo-ple is by looking at their traditions. This regionis characterised by customs related to the pro-fessions which its inhabitants have occupiedsince Ancient Times, professions such as gra-zing and cattle-farming. A familiar sight in thefields or on the farms is that of a herd of goatsbeing led by their goatherd. There is also thepig-slaughtering season, when sausages andcold cuts are made by hand. These pork pro-ducts will become the pièce de résistance inthe cuisine of the local bars and restaurants.

Another great tradition in the area is that ofolive growing, with ancient oil mills which stillproduce excellent oils. In fact, the Sierra deCadiz can even boast oil bearing its name andwith a Denominación de Origen (Designationof Origin).

The great importance of the bull in theseparts is apparent in the bullrings (particularlythat of Villaluenga del Rosario, which is theoldest in the province) and the cattle farmsbreeding fighting bulls, such as the one inArcos de la Frontera. What’s more, the bull isthe main element in many of the festivals inthe province, which include letting bulls loosein the square, “bull-running” etc...

We can also admire the area’s cultural andhistorical background in the local museumssituated in the different towns in the Sierra.Apart from those that have archaeologicalrooms with interesting pieces, there are also

BLANKETS FROM GRA-ZALEMA. This town is spe-cialised in the weaving of theblankets for saddles, forbeds, travel blankets andordinary blankets in general.Furthermore, they also makeshepherds’ blankets here,and even sackcloth for theHermanitas de la Cruz nuns.

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maximum, in Puerto de las Palomas,Peñaloja, el Peñón Grande, el Cintillo or laVerdilla. Canyoning is another appealingoption in the Garganta Verde and theGarganta de Buitreras.

Watersports lovers won’t be disappointedeither, as they can go fishing, kayaking orsailing on the numerous rivers and reser-voirs, such as that at Guadalcacín II (Algar),Bornos Lake and Arcos Lake, which eachhave a Sailing Club. In the village of ElBosque there is also the southern-mosttrout fishing stretch of river in Europe.

The privileged natural environment of theSierra de Cadiz is the ideal place to try outall kinds of active tourism activities, keepingin contact with Mother Nature.

A hill-walking visit to the natural parks ofthe Sierra de Grazalema and LosAlcornocales is one of the best ways to dis-cover the numerous plains and gorges,caves and narrow passes of the region; loseyourself in the heart of the forests ofSpanish blue fir, or contemplate the vast-ness of the countryside from the top of itspeaks, admiring the flight of the lion vultu-res. Always with the gentle murmur of water-falls and streams in the background. Routeslike those of Llanos del Republicano,Garganta Verde and Salto del Cabrero(Goatsherd Leap) can be tried either on foot,on mountain bike, or even on horseback.

For lovers of risk-sports, this county alsohas plenty to offer. It brings together the per-fect conditions for air sports (hang-gliding,paragliding, ultra-lights) which are very popu-lar here thanks to the numerous areas forfree-flying: Sierra de Albarracín (nearBenamahoma), Puerto de las Palomas,Sierra de Líjar... In fact, Algodonales hostedthe World Air Games in the year 2001.

Climbing fans have various routes at theirdisposal, for either free-climbing or aidclimbing, so they can enjoy this sport to the

VÍA VERDE DE LA SIE-RRA. This route runs alongthe Sendas Verdes (theGreen Paths), which followthe route of the old railwayline from Jerez toAlmargen, and offer 35 kilo-metres of negotiable foot-path from the village ofPuerto Serrano to Olvera.The route, which offers amultitude of open air activi-ties, boasts significantwater resources such asthe river Guadalete andGuadalporcún, and uniquelandscapes like the lion vul-ture colony at Peñón deZaframagón.

POT-HOLING.Sportsmen knowVillaluenga del Rosario asa pot-holing paradise, as itsterrain is home to morethan 80 caves and three ofthe four most importantchasms in Andalusia: Simadel Cacao, Los Republi-canos Chasm andVillaluenga Chasm. Othersare to be found within theGrazalema Nature Reserveand the boroughs ofUbrique, Zahara de laSierra, Grazalema,Benaocaz...

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the Spanish blue fir, a species of fir tree onlyfound in Western Europe, endemic to theSerranía de Ronda and a relic of the CaenozoicTertiary Era. Sheltered from the sun within theSierra del Pinar, between Grazalema andBenamahoma, there is a magnificent Spanishblue fir forest, currently the best-conserved in theworld.

The Sierra de Grazalema also provides a habi-tat for the local fauna, with birds of prey particu-larly significant in this area, and one of the lar-gest colonies of lion vultures in Europe is to befound here, along with one of the largest coloniesof cave bats in Continental Europe (in theHundidero-Gato Complex).

The Alcornocales Natural Park (formed by theboroughs of Arcos de la Frontera, Ubrique, Algar,El Bosque, Prado del Rey and San José del Valle)contains the largest cork-tree forest in theIberian Peninsula and one of the largest in theworld. Its natural appeal does not end here, as italso harbours some exceptional areas of riverflora which are capable of transporting us to sub-tropical regions no longer found in present-daycontinental Europe.

These mountain ranges host a great wealth ofbirds of prey, boasting up to some 18 species.The species best-adapted to this type of forestare the booted eagle, the short-toed eagle, thegoshawk, the sparrowhawk and the tawny owl.

PEÑÓN DE ZAFRAMAGÓN.Situated in the foothills ofthe Serranía de Grazalema,between Olvera and Coripe,this area, declared aNatural Reserve, is note-worthy for its outstandingcrag. This area is also acharacteristic example ofkarst topography, in parti-cular the Estrechón Gorgecleaved into the rock bythe River Guadalporcún.The fauna in the area isalso of great significance,as it is home to the largestcolony of nesting lion vultu-res in Western Andalusiaand one of the largest inthe Iberian Peninsula.

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The majority of the land in this county is partof Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park (with theCerro de El Torreón, the highest point in the pro-vince) and Los Alcornocales Natural Park, aswell as other highly valuable, protected areassuch as Peñón de Zaframagón (ZaframagónRock) and the Espera Endorheic Basins NatureReserves or the unspoilt areas of the BornosReservoir Beauty Spot and the Arcos ReservoirBeauty Spot.

The Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park,declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco, hasits own specific microclimate thanks to its highlevel of rainfall (the highest in the IberianPeninsula), and this is the factor which mostinfluences the wealth of flora and fauna, as wellas its unique morphology.

This is the highest mountain range with themost crags in the province of Cadiz; it is also anexample of karst topography with sheer-walledvalleys, caves, chasms, caverns, cornices, andscree-slopes. These create landscapes of incre-dible beauty such as the Garganta Verde, theSalto del Cabrero or the Puerto de losAcebuches.

The great botanical wealth of the park is evi-dent in its vast areas of Mediterranean forest,river vegetation, and in its endemic species likethe Grazalema poppy and the toadflax.Particularly worthy of mention is the Pinsapo,

ESPERA ENDORHEICBASINS. A Nature Reservemade up of the Dulce deZorrilla, Salada de Zorrillaand Hondilla lagoons (inthe Sierra de Gibalbín).These wetlands possessthe flora and fauna typicalof wet areas.

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cal and popular dish of all is the ‘cocido dematanza’ or ‘slaughter stew’, made with chick-peas, white beans and pork products from theslaughter of the pig, which is still carried out inmany households.

Cakes and pastries are another of the culinaryspecialities of the Sierra de Cadiz, with a very

clear influence from the Al-Andalus tradition.Examples of these sweets are the fried lemon,sesame and cinnamon pastries or ‘gañotes’, ‘pes-tiños’ or honey pastries, egg pasties, doughnuts,honeyed French toast, Easter buns, goat’s cheese-cake, meringues, pine kernel toffee cakes...

WINE. A young, white,slightly fruity wine hasappeared recently in theprovince of Cadiz, and littleby little it is making its wayto the tables of householdsall around Spain. Arcos dela Frontera is one of themain producers of this qua-lity drink.

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The cuisine of the Sierra de Cadiz, another ofits tourist attractions, is to a great extent the con-sequence of the melting pot of cultures whichhave cohabited the area: the Islamic, Jewish andChristian cultures. Their long-lasting occupationhere has left traditions and customs in their wake,along with ways of producing succulent, healthydishes made with the excellent fruits of the land.

The main ingredients in the ‘serrana’ cuisineare of the highest quality, particularly in the caseof the olive oil with its Designation of Origin“Sierra de Cadiz” which provides the dishes witha special touch. Also on the list of ingredients arethe excellent produce from its vegetable plots,orchards and countryside; the delicious meat,sausages and ham from the Iberian pigs and ofcourse the handmade cheeses, including themost famous of the Sierra cheeses, the ‘payoyo’.And we mustn’t forget the country loaves of breadand the soft ‘mollete’ bread rolls, famous throug-hout the province.

The county is not without its fish either, asthere are trout fishing areas, and fish farms intowns like Benamahoma, which also provide deli-cious trout.

Amongst the typical dishes of the PueblosBlancos are: all kinds of cooked asparagus, gol-den thistles, garlic or tomato soup, hearty farm-house soups, the typical aubergine and squashratatouille, snails, potted pork, chickpea stew,free-range chicken, pork with honey, flaked Iberianpork and many more. But perhaps the most typi-

GAME. The wealth ofgame in the area has led tothe creation of exquisitedishes with game as themain ingredient: pheasant,venison, partridge, rabbit...all cooked in traditional fas-hion. Rice with rabbit isjust one of the delights ser-ved in the bars and restau-rants of the Sierra deCadiz.

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Situated in a valley between Málaga andCadiz, its popular architecture maintains astrong Arabic air, with its streets of white-washed houses and balconies overflowingwith flowers.

Although the site has been occupied sincePrehistory, the current village was founded bythe Muslims who had been living in Setenil delas Bodegas and who, in 1484, requested thepermission of the Catholic Monarchs to settleas vassals in a nearby valley. There, where itwould seem that a fortress had been built,they built their town, giving it the name of Alkalat (‘castle’ in Arabic).

Amongst its principal monuments theBaroque Church of Santa María del Valle, theCortijo de la Cacería (a 16th century farm-house) which looks like a palace and theCristo de la Misericordia Hermitage are par-ticularly noteworthy. Water, the main naturalresource in this white town, is present in allits artistic forms. Examples of this are to befound at the old Franciscan Convent ofCaños Santos and the Fuente Grande (theGreat Fountain).

Apart from its cuisine, with the asparagusas the main ingredient, there are some uni-que traditions such as the ‘Carrerita de SanJuan’ during Easter Week which has beendeclared of National Tourist Interest.

Located between the Natural Parks of theSierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales,its name means ‘cave’ in Arabic, whichundoubtedly comes from the numerous cavi-ties in the rock in the surrounding area.

Populated since Neolithic times, as canbe seen from the archaeological site atCueva de la Dehesilla, the founding of thecurrent town was the work of a rich mer-chant who, after a turbulent journey overse-as, created a colony in 1773 on land he hadacquired.

Its artistic heritage is represented by theParish Church of Santa María de Guadalupeand the Town Hall, both of which are neo-Classical, and the Bullring.

Given its privileged location, there aremany leisure options on offer for visitors tothe town, from game-hunting (as is reflectedin the local cuisine) to hill-walking in theTajo del Águila, one of the most importantrural tourism complexes on the province.

A compulsory date for your agenda is theSubida a Algar Rally, which draws many fansof cars and motor-racing every year.

WATER SPORTS.Fishing fans will be delighted with the RiverMajaceite, while theGuadalcacín II reservoiroffers kayaking, sailing anda beach right in the heart ofthe Sierra de Cadiz.

Alcalá del Valle Algar

THE TOMILLO DOLMENS.This Megalithic treasure issituated near the town, ina beauty spot dotted withfountains, springs andstreams. The main attrac-tion is a menhir, which isunique amongst thegroups of dolmens in theprovince.

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Nestling in the shade of the Sierra de Líjar,this enchanting ‘white town’ is to be found atthe crossroads of the roads between Ronda,Seville and Jerez de la Frontera.

Although the human presence in the areagoes back to Neolithic times, as is confirmedby sites at Cueva Santa, Chamusquina,Castillejo and el Cerro de la Botinera, the ori-gins of the current settlement go back to therepopulation which took place in the 16thcentury.

The most important of its monuments isthe Parish Church of Santa Ana, a lateBaroque style building with neo-Classical ele-ments, which looks onto a beautiful square.The hermitages of Jesús Nazareno and LaVirgencita (the setting for a traditional Ro-mería procession in May), both dating fromthe 19th century, are also worth a visit.Situated on the edge of the town, we can alsovisit the Hermitage of La Concepción (18thcentury) and the Flour Mills.

Its streets, which were built to make themost of the rainwater, are shaded by orangetrees, and tinkle to the murmur of its twelvefountains, including the Algarrobo Fountain.

If you have the time, the district of La Muelais worth a visit to watch the lion vultures inflight, from the peaks of the Sierra de Líjar.

Gateway to the Pueblos Blancos Route,Arcos is considered one of the most beautifultowns in Spain. From the rocky outcrop onwhich its immaculate white houses sit, thereare spectacular views of stud farms and farmsbreeding fighting bulls, and of the orchards oforange and almond trees, vines and olive treeswhich surround them and produce high qualitywine and oil.

There are traces of the first prehistoric set-tlers and of the Romans at the Sierra de AznarArchaeological Site. But the people the townowes its relief and current layout to are theMuslims, as the town reached such a level ofprominence under their rule that it became anindependent Taifa Kingdom.

Walking along the incredibly narrow, steepstreets and under the archways that act asflying buttresses to the parishes, the visitorenters the Historical Centre, declared aHistorical Site, where the Castillo de losDuques has been conserved, a castle of Arabicconstruction but whose current structure datesfrom the 15th century. This fortress acted asthe residence of the Taifa monarchs of Arcos.

In clear contrast to the Matrera Gateway(11th-14th century) and the remains of thewalled town, there are Gothic, Renaissanceand Baroque façades on the palaces and

BIRD’S EYE VIEW.Thanks to its privilegedlocation and climate,Algodonales has become asanctuary for air sportslovers. The Sierra de Líjaroffers take-off sites intoalmost all the winds withaltitudes of between 1,500and 4,000 metres.

ARCOS LAKE. Only a fewkilometres from the town,there is a lake which offersvisitors the chance to trytheir hand at various watersports. The tail of this reser-voir has been declared aBeauty Spot.

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maze of streets in the Nazarí Quarter, whichstill conserve the original paving and are flan-ked by whitewashed houses with colourful flo-werbeds. This Arabic flavour which impregna-tes the entire town contrasts with the nobilityand ornamentation of the eighteenth centurymanor houses.

Other relevant monuments are theAznalmara Castle (13th-14th century), theSan Pedro Apóstol Parish Church, a beautifulRenaissance structure dating from the 16thcentury, the Hermitages of El Calvario andSan Blas, the Town Well, the Public Fountainand the Baroque style Town Hall.

Situated in the foothills of the Sierra deGrazalema, the whiteness of this hamlet starklycontrasts with the craggy mountains which serveas its backdrop. Although founded by Arabic peo-ples, the numerous archaeological remains, suchas those of La Veredilla Chasm and the La MangaCaves, indicate that there were settlements hereas far back as Prehistoric times. If the visitor callsin at the Historical Museum of the Sierra deCadiz, they can immerse themselves completelyin the history of this mountain town.

Declared a Historic Ensemble, the best way toget to know it is by strolling through the narrow

Situated on the shores of the lake besidewhich it has been quietly growing for over30,000 years, Bornos has been declared aHistoric Ensemble for its wealth of artisticheritage resulting from the coming together ofdifferent civilizations.

The shift from the Iberian culture to theRoman culture can be noted at the archaeolo-gical site of Carissa Aurelia, just a few kilome-tres from the town centre. The current townwas founded by the Arabs around the fortressof Fontanar, the origins of the present-daycastle.

manor houses: that of the Conde del Águila, ofDon Álvaro de Valdespino, of the MayorazgoPalace... Another beautiful example of its civilarchitecture is the Town Hall.

This ‘serrana’ town also possesses a vastreligious heritage, with the Santa MaríaBasilica (Renaissance and Baroque from the16th-18th century) at the top of the list. As apoint of curiosity, it is worth mentioning themagic circle on the Plateresque façade,which is unique in all of Andalusia. It is saidthat it was put there to exorcise converts ontheir way to be baptised. Also of interest arethe churches of San Pedro (with an antiquealtarpiece), San Francisco, and San Juan deDios and Misericordia Chapel, besides theconvents of Las Mercedarias, San Agustín, laEncarnación and la Caridad.

All these places of worship house valuableimages which are paraded through the streetsof the town during Easter Week as part of a fes-tival which has been declared of NationalTourist Interest.

HILL-WALKING. If you wishto stay immersed in this tow-n’s past and at the sametime enjoy its landscapes,there is nothing better thana walk along the RomanRoad which connectsancient Ocuri (Ubrique) withLacílbula (Grazalema), and isstill walkable. There aremany other footpaths androutes for hill-walking, suchas those of LosNacimientos, the ascent toCaillo, the Salto del Cabreroand Las Buitreras de laOtrera where there is acolony of vultures and theirnests.

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The urban layout of the village is centred onits monumental jewel, the Los Ribera Castle-Palace, declared Property of Cultural Interest.A beautiful palace with a Renaissance gardenwhich has been declared a Historical Garden ofCultural Interest were built over the Arabic buil-ding, of which remains of the wall and the Keepcan still be seen.

Significant examples of the town’s civil archi-tecture include, apart from the manor housesbelonging to the Cilla (17th-18th century) andthe Ordóñez family (18th century), the Schooland Hospital de la Sangre.

There is also a magnificent display of reli-gious architecture, and in particular the ParishChurch of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, datingfrom the 16th to 18th century, showing tracesof its original Gothic style with a profusion ofBaroque elements, the Corpus Christi Conventand the Jerónimos Monastery, both of whichare 16th century.

At the heart of the Sierra de Albarracín,by the River Majaceite and surrounded byvalleys, we find one of the most picturesquetowns in the Sierra de Cadiz. Its white stre-ets, dotted with fountains and flowers likethe Callejón del Duque have been awardedthe Province’s Best-Kept Village Prize.

The retreat of the Duques de Arcos de laFrontera (who had been given various ham-lets in this area by the Catholic Monarchs),it was Fernando VII who finally conceded itthe status of Village.

Its artistic legacy is made up of theParish Church of Nuestra Señora deGuadalupe, the Duke’s Palace, the CalvarioHermitage (both dating from the 18th cen-tury) and a unique, attractive Bullring. Froman ethnological point of view, a visit to theMolino de Debajo Mill, dating from the 18th-19th century is also of interest, as it retainsits original hydraulic structure.

El Bosque is situated amidst leafy woodsand is blessed with springs of medicinalwater, making it the perfect environment forall kinds of nature activities. Those whoenjoy hill-walking have a choice of pathslike the river one which links the ‘serrana’village with Benamahoma or the La Pedrizafootpath.

HUNTING AND FISHING.The dense woods are aparadise for those wholove to hunt, while fishingfans can catch trout in theRiver Majaceite, the sou-thern-most trout fishingriver in Europe. There isalso a fish farm by theriver which supplies thearea’s bars and restau-rants with delicious trout.

PARADISE FOR ACTIVESPORTS. The mountainsnear Bornos are ideal forhill-walking, trekking, horse-trekking, and mountain-biking. Equally appealingare routes such as those ofLos Molinos, El Vía Crucis,the stretch of the Vía Verdeand the La Sierra and LaPresa footpaths. Apart fromfishing in the BornosReservoir, the visitor canalso go bird-watching forwaterfowl.

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Sitting on a hill, very near the point atwhich the River Guadalete rises and borde-ring on the Serranía de Málaga mountains,this ‘serrana’ village known as the Balcony ofthe White Towns (el Balcón de los PueblosBlancos) is found, earning its nickname fromthe marvellous panoramic views it affords ofthe neighbouring towns from its highest point.

Populated since Prehistoric times, as evi-denced by the megalithic monumentsfound in the area, it was founded in the16th century.

It possesses the typical urban design ofthe ‘serrana’ villages with narrow windingstreets, small white houses and windowswith iron grilles hung festively with gloriousgeraniums.

A typical Cadiz white town situated on the slo-pes of a hill crowned by the ruins of a castlewhich looks over the whole village, with its white-washed streets and steep slopes.

The early presence of settlers is confirmed bythe Archaeological Site at Esperilla, withremains which date back over 3,000 years. Just7 kilometres from the village there is the ancientRoman town of Carissa Aurelia (Property of

The area is also perfect for paraglidingand hang-gliding, with a take-off pad on theMonte Albarracín where annual competi-tions take place.

The “El Castillejo” Botanic Garden, whereall the main ecosystems in the Sierra deGrazalema are represented, and the ruinsof Tavizna Castle, some 5 kilometres fromEl Bosque, are also two good options forplaces to visit.

Amongst the visits of interest, the mostappealing are to the Church of San José (18thcentury), the Diego de El Gastor Fountain, theHermanos Palomino Oil Mill and the Museum ofTraditions and Customs, located in the home ofthe bandit José María El Tempranillo’s sweethe-art, and which shows the way of life in the 19thcentury.

Just as pot-holers will have a wonderful timein caves like the Fariña or the Susto (with adeep trench and vast chamber full of stalactitesand stalagmites), so will fans of water sportson the Zahara-El Gastor reservoir and hill-wal-kers in the Tajo de Algarín and las Grajas.

Amongst local crafts are the ‘gastoreña’ bag-pipes and ‘pleitas’, woven reed plaits used, forexample, in cheese-making, while CorpusChristi (Festival of National Tourist Interest) isthe most popular, representative feast day.

EL CHARCÓN DOLMENS.In the area surrounding thevillage, significant archaeolo-gical remains have beenfound, such as the dolmenslocated near El Charcón, losAlgarrobales and Algarín. Youcan also see the remains ofancient cultures in the Cavesof Fariña and El Susto.

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Espera

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In the heart of the Sierra de Grazalemathere is one of the most beautiful and well-keptof the Cadiz ‘white towns’, with quiet streetsbursting with flowers and roofs which are cove-red in snow in winter, thanks to the village’sparticular microclimate (it boasts the highestrainfall index in the Iberian Peninsula).

Although there are traces of prehistoric set-tlements in the area, such as the Dolmen de

Cultural Interest), which was erected on theremains of an even earlier Iberian settlement.The most important features are the necropolisand the walled town centre, and there is also anArchaeological Museum devoted particularly tothe Burial World of Ibero-Roman Espera.

Amongst its legacy of monuments, particu-larly worthy of mention is the Fatetar Castle(13th-15th century) declared Property of CulturalInterest. It retains part of its original walls, theKeep and the water cisterns. Built against thecastle walls is the Hermitage of Santiago, whichhouses the Cristo de la Antigua, patron of thetown. The Santa María de Gracia Church isalso interesting, as a symbiosis of Renaissanceand Baroque styles, as is the Casa de la Cilla orde los Diezmos, nowadays used as an oil mill.

la Giganta, the origins of Grazalema coincidewith the Roman town of Lacílbula.

In the town centre, declared ArtisticHistorical Ensemble, the typical popular archi-tecture is in perfect harmony with its monu-mental wealth. The jewel of the village’s herita-ge is the Baroque Nuestra Señora de laAurora Church, which is accompanied by SanJosé Church, Nuestra Señora de laEncarnación Parish Church, San Juan Churchand the Hermitages of El Calvario and LosÁngeles. Famous for its traditional blankets,these are on display in the Museum of TextileCrafts along with the products of other crafts-men’s professions.

NATURE RESERVE. TheEspera Endorheic BasinsNature Reserve, with 379hectares of protected land,is located in the area of con-tact between the sedimen-tary areas of theGuadalquivir valley and theBaetica (or Guadalquivir)mountain ranges and ismade up of three lagoons,whose water comes from therain and from local under-ground streams: the lagoonsare the Laguna Salada deZorrilla, Laguna Hondilla andLaguna Dulce de Zorrilla.Amongst the species tofound in these parts are thewhite-headed duck, the red-knobbed coot, the purpleswamphen, the flamingo, theteal, the red shoveler, etc.

BENAMAHOMA. Thisbeautiful village belongingto El Bosque and located inan area of incrediblebeauty was named afterthe Arabs Ben-Mahoma, thechildren of Mohammad.The Islamic influence canbe seen in the layout of thestreets and in the constantpresence of water. TheAlgarrobo Fountain, anancient Arab cistern, is oneof the most typical featuresof the town, along with thespring known as theNacimiento and the WaterEco-museum. Its Moorsand Christians festival isthe only one of its typewhich still surviving inWestern Andalusia.

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Classical jewel which retains remains of theoriginal Gothic church) and the Castle, aMuslim fortress from the 12th century whichstill boasts walls, towers and the keep. Outon the outskirts, we find the Nuestra Señorade los Remedios Sanctuary and the CañosSantos Convent.

Nearby, the Peñón de Zaframagón NaturalPark is to be found, housing one of the lar-gest colonies of lion vultures in Europe. Youcan also enjoy contact with nature in theSierra de Líjar or by following the Vía Verde dela Sierra route, which is the old railway lineused by hill-walkers and cyclists and goesright through the village.

Known in Roman times as Hippa or HippoNova, this ‘serrana’ village with its Arabicroots is situated at the foot of a crag crownedby an impressive castle.

Declared an Artistic Historical Ensemble,its village centre is an exquisite mixture of itsArabic Al-Andalus heritage, popular architec-ture and beautiful monuments with white-washed houses alongside manor houses withpalace-like exteriors.

The Villa District sits on what was the ori-ginal centre of the ancient town. In the midstof its maze of streets with their stretches oftown walls, you can find the Mother-Church ofNuestra Señora de la Encarnación (a neo-

NAZARÍ FRONTIER. A visitto the “Olvera. La Frontera ylos Castillos” Museum, loca-ted in the magnificent Casade la Cilla building, will helpyou to discover the importantrole played by the mountai-nous regions of Cadiz as thefrontier of the NazaríKingdom.

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Olvera

Its location inside the Sierra de GrazalemaNatural Park affords the visitor an infinite num-ber of opportunities to enjoy mountain sportsand activities related to active tourism.Following the different routes created to linkthe village centres and within the heart of thePark itself, routes such as those of the Puertodel Boyar and the Presa del Fresnillo, one canenjoy the sight of the incredible fauna (lion vul-ture, golden eagle...) and flora, and in particu-lar the Spanish Blue fir as a species of treewhich has existed since the Caenozoic TertiaryPeriod.

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The Sierras Subbéticas and the RiverGuadalete cradle the village of Puerto Serrano, apeaceful white village where the visitor can strollaround and discover the typical 18th century‘serrana’ houses, surrounded by orange trees.

Its history is perfectly reflected in the nume-rous archaeological sites which confirm thepresence of humans as far back as thePalaeolithic Period and from then until the colo-nisation by Romans, and subsequently byHispanic-Muslims. The most significant ofthese sites are those of Fuente de Ramos andEl Almendral, or the ancient Roman settlementof Cerro Castelar and los Marciagos. In thearea surrounding the village, you can also visitthe interesting hamlet of Pozo Amargo, with itsruined Castle.

Standing in the historical part of the village isthe Parish Church of Santa María Magdalena(with a gorgeous altarpiece), the Hermitage of LaMagdalena and the Siré Mill, an old Carmeliteconvent dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Between the countryside of Jerez and theSierra de Grazalema, flanked on both sides bythe mountainous spurs of the Cerro Verdugoand Las Lomas, Prado del Rey has its rootsburied in the Roman town of Iptuci, althoughthe present-day town is the result of the set-tling of colonisers in the time of King Carlos III.

The archaeological site of Iptuci, declaredProperty of Cultural Interest, is of great inte-rest as it confirms the existence of human set-tlements in this area between Neolithic timesand the 15th century. Its period of greatestsplendour came during Roman times, espe-cially during the first and second centuriesA.D., but the Phoenicians had already exploitedthe salt flats in the surrounding area, near theCabeza de Hortales.

Set out in linear fashion, rather likeAmerican colonies, with areas of gardens liningits streets, this “Garden of the Sierra” has itsown artistic legacy in the form of the NuestraSeñora del Carmen Parish Place of Worship,built in the neo-Classical style, and the FarmCooperative, whose structure is still intact.

TASTY CUISINE. Amongstthe traditional recipes belon-ging to the local cuisine arepumpkin salad, chickpea andpepper ratatouille and deli-cious French toast withhoney, not forgetting, of cour-se, the famous Mosto dePajarete white wine.

ALONG THE VÍA VERDE.The Vía Verde de la Sierrahas its starting point inPuerto Serrano, and is theperfect environment for hill-walking, bicycle touring andhorse-rides – or quite simplyto rest.

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Prado del Rey Puerto Serrano

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The maze of streets and the whiteness ofthe houses around the Arabic fortress havewon the distinction of Historical Ensemblefor this small village situated in the extremeNorth-East of the Sierra de Cadiz.

As its name indicates, Torre Alháquime(the Tower of Alfaquín) dates back to theMuslin occupation, and was a key piece ofthe frontier between the Kingdom ofGranada and the Castilian Kingdom. Fromthe Nazarí Period, it retains remains of thewalls of its Medieval Fortress, known asDel Cementerio, which circles the historicalcentre of the village, with its only entrancethrough El Arco de la Villa, the VillageArchway. Nowadays, this is an area of leisu-re and recreation with magnificent, panora-mic views of the surrounding area.

As its monuments, the village has inheri-ted the Nuestra Señora de la AntiguaParish Church (18th century Baroque) andthe monument to the Sagrado Corazón deJesús, which is to be found in a typicalsquare, known by the name of El Santo andwhich has a vantage point and gardens.

There are two popular events for fans ofmotor sports which take place here: theSubida a los Remedios car rally and anEnduro competition.

Situated to the North-East of Cadiz provin-ce, Setenil is one of the main tourist destina-tions in the county, due to its unique charac-ter and the extreme beauty of its town cen-tre. The houses, some below rocks and otheron top of or even inside them, confer differentlevels of height on the streets and providespecial nooks and corners such as the stre-ets called Las Cuevas de la Sombra, TheCaves in the Shade, and Las Cuevas del sol,The Caves in the Sun, and the Villa and Lizónvantage points. A truly magical setting for itsEaster Week procession, which has beendeclared of National Tourist Interest.

The present-day village has its origins inMedieval times, but there are sites which pro-vide evidence of the presence of humanssince Neolithic times. The area today offi-cially defined as the Village is set over theancient Almohad settlement.

The Castle which overlooks the village is afortress of Medieval origins from the 14thand 15th centuries, which still retains itsKeep and a cistern. Its heritage is completedby the High Gothic and Renaissance styleNuestra Señora de la Encarnación ParishChurch, the old Town Hall (16th century) withits magnificent Mudejar stonework, and theHermitages of Nuestra Señora del Carmenand of San Sebastián (situated on the outs-kirts, the latter is the earliest of the town’sChristian buildings).

ROUTES IN THESURROUNDING AREA. In thearea surrounding the town,the Roman ruins of Acinipoare open to visitors or youcould follow one of the esta-blished walks: Escarpes delrío Trejo, los Bandoleros, LasLimosnas Walk and LosMolinos Walk.

LEGENDARY BANDITS. Thehistory of the village ofTorre Alháquime is linkedto the phenomenon of“bandolerismo”, as therewere many outlaws whowandered this land raidingand carrying out theirexploits. The village evensaw the birth of a son ofthe legendary José MaríaEl Tempranillo. The visitorcan follow a walk throughthese lands, their riversand farmhouses, and runthe risk of really being kid-napped by bandits.

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Setenil de las Bodegas Torre Alháquime

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Cadiz population also lived under Muslim rule. Ofthis culture, there remain the ruins of the CardelaFortress, known as Fátima Castle (12th century),which was part of the Nazarí defence line.

The historical centre with its medievallayout consists of narrow streets, picturesquenooks and corners, immaculate white housesbuilt on rock and with gabled roofs, and beau-tiful squares with fountains, such as theBaroque Public Fountain and the Al-Andalusfountain, the Nueve Caños.

Its religious architecture boasts good exam-ples of the Baroque style, with the Churches ofSan Antonio, and San Juan de Letrán, and theCapuchinos Convent; there are, moreover, otherinteresting places of worship such as those ofJesús, and of San Pedro, the parish Church ofNuestra Señora de la O and the Hermitage of ElCalvario.

Ubrique complements its leisure options withroutes like the Desfiladero Romántico (theRomantic Gorge), the Salto del Pollo (ChickenLeap) and the Roman Road, as well as idealspots for fishing, hunting, bicycle touring, moun-tain sports or bird-watching for birds of prey.

One event which attracts more and moremotor-racing fans every year is the powerfulSubida a Ubrique “Ubrique Legítimo” Rally, asporting event not to be missed.

At the point where the Natural Parks ofGrazalema and Los Alcornocales meet, we

find Ubrique, surrounded by impressi-ve mountains and with leather craft-work which combines tradition andnew techniques to perfection, andenjoys international renown and pres-tige. The town has been declared a

Historical Ensemble.

Of Roman origin, as is demonstrated by theimportant archaeological site of Ocuri or thestretch of Roman Road between Ubrique andBenaocaz (in a good state of conservation), the

THE ROMAN OCURI. ThisRoman archaeological sitefrom the first and secondcenturies A.D. which hasbeen perfectly adapted toreceive visits is one of thebest-preserved sites in allAndalusia. Worthy of men-tion is a burial monument,a Columbarium, of whichthere are few similar exam-ples in the IberianPeninsula. Once you gothrough the Cyclopean-typewalls which mark the limitsof the town, you access theinterior where there areremains of walls, homes,public buildings, cisterns,water pipes, possible ther-mal baths (public baths),as well as a large enclosu-re surrounded by theremains of built-up structu-res which identify it as thetown forum. All of thesestructures are there to bediscovered if you climb upthe 780m of access pathsaccompanied by a team ofspecialized guides.

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The starting point of the three branches ofthe Pueblos Blancos Route, this white villa-ge in the midst of fertile countryside hasbeen populated since Ancient Times, thanksto its strategic location as a natural cross-roads.

Bearing witness to this early presence arethe Dolmen de Alberite and the remains dis-covered at the Torrevieja archaeologicalsite, which form part of the historical pers-pective of the county, as presented by theMunicipal Museum of History.

The heritage of the village includes monu-ments such as the Matrera Castle, NuestraSeñora de las Virtudes Church (a blend ofarchitectural styles), the Church andConvent of San Francisco, with a magnifi-cent rococo altarpiece, the Nuestra Señorade las Montañas Hermitage and manor hou-ses such as the Palacio de los Ríos or thePalacio de los Topete.

Villamartín uses its gorgeous streets andsquares to celebrate its annual popular SanMateo Cattle Fair, declared of NationalTourist Interest. This is also a good occa-sion to taste the delicious chickpea stews,asparagus soups or the traditional hand-made pastries.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARADISE.By the Dolmen de Alberite,one of the oldest Megalithicstructures in the Peninsula,the Archaeological Site ofTorrevieja is to be found,which provides data confir-ming Neolithic, Tartessian,Turdetani and Al-Andalus set-tlement where present-dayVillamartín is situated.

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At the heart of the Sierra de GrazalemaNatural Park and at the foot of an impressi-ve rock massif, we find Villaluenga delRosario, the highest village in the provinceof Cadiz.

Although the origins of the present-dayvillage are to be found in the Muslim cultu-re, according to the nearby Cuevas de laManga archaeological site, the presence ofhumans dates as far back as the LowerPalaeolithic Period. The remains of theMedieval Road can still be seen and arevery well conserved.

The steep, narrow streets merge with therock and harbour noteworthy monumentssuch as the Churches of San Miguel and ofEl Salvador, the Hermitages of San Gregorioand of El Calvario, the Baroque-style TownHall and the Fuente de el Acueducto.Villaluenga has the oldest bullring in the pro-vince (18th century) which, curiouslyenough, is not round but polygonal and hasupper terraces made of local stone.

The municipality is an absolute sanctuaryfor pot-holers, as over 80 caves and three ofthe four most important chasms inAndalusia are to be found here: El Cacao,Los Republicanos and Villaluenga Chasms.

TOWNSCAPE. Its quietstreets of houses with typical,gently undulating roofs, chim-neys, white-washed walls andbalconies overflowing with flo-wers constitute a pictures-que, harmonious ensemble,and the true charm of this‘serrana’ village.

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During the festival of Corpus Christi, decla-red of National Tourist Interest, not only canyou enjoy the sight of the meticulous ornamen-tation, but you can also taste the local cuisine,with dishes such as the ‘quemones de cebolla’(a tomato dip with onion and parsley), thesopas hervías’ (bread and tomato soup) andthe sugary tipsy cakes.

The Sierra del Jaral cradles this ‘serrana’village, declared a Historical Ensemble, in itsfoothills within the Sierra de Grazalema NaturalPark.

Although the first settlements were Romanand Visigoth in origin, the founding of current-dayZahara was, as the name suggests, the work ofthe Muslims. From that period, apart from thetypical Al-Andalus urban design, the village stillretains the 13th century Castle with its restoredKeep, as well as the remains of the medievalvillage medieval with stretches of walls.

Its site stretching along the side of a moun-tain gives this village an unusual urban layout.The different levels mean that the streets are,by necessity, stepped, in such a way that with ablink of the eye, the view changes from the bri-lliant white houses to the marvellous views ofthe countryside afforded by its vantage points.

Within the pretty village centre, the Church ofSanta María de la Mesa, the San Juan deLetrán Chapel, the Torre del Reloj (the ClockTower) and the Los Palominos Bridge are parti-cularly interesting.

BEACH AND RESERVOIR.Apart from amazing panoramicviews, the Zahara-El GastorReservoir offers many opportu-nities to try various sportsactivities. In the ArroyomolinosRecreational Area, the visitorcan swim at an artificial beachin the middle of the Sierra deCadiz.

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Zahara de la Sierra

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the beginners’ route. To continue, the walkershould have experience and need equipmentfor the descent.

PUERTO DEL BOYAR-SALTO DEL CABRERO ROUTE

DIFFICULTY: Medium.

LENGTH: 5 hours.

ITINERARY: Setting out from Puerto del Boyar,5km from Grazalema. We ascend gently,taking in the views of the Sierra del Endrinaluntil we reach Puerto de Don Fernando, withits cultivated fields and farmhouses. Beforearriving at this point, we can observe the ver-tical rock walls of the Salto de el Cabrero.After passing through the mountain pass, wedescend as far as the Ubrique-Benocaz Road,and head into this latter village.

EL BOSQUE-BENAMAHOMA ROUTE

DIFFICULTY: Easy.

LENGTH: 3 hours.

ITINERARY: Setting off from El Bosque, the routeruns alongside the River Majaceite, following afootpath which runs between bushes or is cutinto the rocks. We cross over beautiful bridges tochange bank on various occasions. We will havethe opportunity to take in the amazing flora whichis large in size due to the high level of rainfall inthe area, and spot species of bird such as fin-ches, and even otters and other mammals.

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The Sierra de Grazalema not only has agreat wealth of flora and fauna, but it also hasan infinite number of opportunities to practi-se all kinds of outdoor activities, from hill-wal-king to bicycle touring, not forgetting of cour-se horse-trekking. Below you can find detailsof some of the most interesting routes:

BENAOCAZ-UBRIQUE ROUTE

DIFFICULTY: Easy.

LENGTH: 1 hour.

ITINERARY: Setting out from Benaocaz, thisruns along the ancient Roman Road which isstill in good condition. It goes down into culti-vated fields and orchards, and along to thePiedra del Toro. It ends in Ubrique.

LA GARGANTA VERDE ROUTE

DIFFICULTY: Medium.

LENGTH: 1 hour and 30 min. or 3 hours follo-wing the route for experts.

ITINERARY: Starting 8km along the Zahara-Grazalema Road, this route lets you take inbeautiful views of the Sierra del Pinar and itsSpanish blue firs. It runs along a deep gorgewhose walls are carpeted with leafy vegeta-tion. Once we reach the bed of the stream, weencounter the Hermitage of La Garganta,which is of karst topography and has manystalactites and stalagmites. This is the end of

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EL PINSAPAR ROUTE

DIFFICULTY: Medium.

LENGTH: 5 hours.

ITINERARY: Starting 22km along theGrazalema-Zahara de la Sierra road, weascend as far as the Puerto de las Cumbresmountain pass, taking in the magnificentpanoramic view of the Sierras de Zafalgarand del Pinar, with its marvellous forest ofSpanish blue fir. From the Puerto del Pinarwe descend again, among holm oaks andPortuguese oaks until we reachBenamahoma.

RUTA DE LOS LLANOS DEL REPUBLICANO

DIFFICULTY : Easy.

LENGTH : 2 hours.

ITINERARY: Starting in Villaluenga delRosario, where we will take the “Cañada Real”as far as the gentle hill up to Puerto de laMesa; coming back down to Los Llanos delRepublicano, we notice the contrast between

the areas of cork-tree and the dense thicket. Itis possible to sight birds of prey and there arenumerous caves for pot-holers. We returnalong the same route.

UBRIQUE-PEÑÓN DEL BERRUECO ROUTE

DIFFICULTY : Easy.

LENGTH : 3 hours.

ITINERARY : Starting out at the point wherethe Ubrique road crosses the Cortes road, theroute ascends gently as far as the Cerro delMajaralto, from where we have a view of thevalley where Ubrique is situated. We continueas far as the Peñón del Berrueco which isquite an unusual sight as it is perforated. It ispossible to climb as far as the Peñón,although that implies a certain level of diffi-culty, as well as the chasm within it.

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- Petaquero Day(Ubrique).- Bocaleones ‘Romería’(Zahara de la Sierra).

JUNE

- Corpus Christi in ElGastor a d Zahara de laSierra, declared ofNATIONAL TOURIST INTEREST.- ‘Romería’ in honour ofthe Patron Saint, SanNicolás (Algar).- Feria de Jédula (Arcosde la Frontera).- ‘Romería’ in honour ofthe Patron Saint SanEsteban (Benaocaz).- Celebration of thePatron Saint SanLaureano (Bornos).- Celebration in honourof the Patron Saint SanAntonio de Padua (ElBosque, Benamahoma).- ‘Romería’ in honour ofSan Francisco de Asís(Benamahoma).- San Juan ‘Romería’(Torre Alháquime, Zaharade la Sierra).- San Juan ‘Romería’(Villaluenga del Rosario).

JULY

- Fair and Festivals ofthe Patron SaintsSantiago and Santa Ana(La Muela, Algodonales).- Fair and Festival incelebration of El Carmen(Algodonales).- Fatetar Folk-EsperaFolk Festival (Espera).- Ntra. Sra. del CarmenNight and Bull Monday(Grazalema).- Ntra. Sra. del CarmenNight (Prado del Rey).- ‘Romería’ in honour ofthe Patron Saint SantaMaría Magdalena (PuertoSerrano).- Festival in honour ofthe Patron Saint, Virgendel Carmen (Setenil delas Bodegas).- Velada Santa Ana(Villamartín).

AUGUST

- Town Festival in honourof San Roque (Alcalá delValle).- Flamenco Night (Algar,El Bosque, Olvera).- Velada de Las Nieves(Arcos de la Frontera).- Feria y fiestas mayorescon la suelta del Toro deCuerda (Benaocaz).- Coto de Bornos Fair.- Velada de MaríaAuxiliadora (El Bosque).- Fair and Town Festival(El Gastor).- The Festival of theEmigrant (Espera).- Town Festival(Grazalema).- Celebration in honour ofthe Patron Ntra. Sra. delos Remedios (Olvera).- San Agustín Fair andFestival (Olvera).- National Competition of‘Serrana’ Singing (Pradodel Rey).- Flamenco Night in theVillage of Puerto Serrano.- August Fair (PuertoSerrano, Setenil de lasBodegas).- San Roque Fair (TorreAlháquime).- San Roque Festival(Villaluenga del Rosario).- Fair and Festival(Zahara de la Sierra).

SEPTEMBER

- San Mateo LivestockFair and Festival(Villamartín). NATIONAL

TOURIST INTEREST.- Festival in honour of thePatron El Santísimo Cristode la Antigua (Espera).NATIONAL TOURIST INTEREST.- Virgen del Valle Day inhonour of the PatronSaint (Alcalá del Valle).- Fair and festival inhonour of the PatronSaint Ntra. Sra. deGuadalupe (Algar).- National FishingCompetition (Algar).- San Miguel Fair (Arcosde la Frontera).

- Bornos Fair.- Bikers Fair (Bornos).- Festival of Ntra. Sra. delos Ángeles (Grazalema).- Livestock Fair (Pradodel Rey).- Festival in honour ofthe Patron Ntra. Sra. delos Remedios (Ubrique).- Fair and Festival(Ubrique).- Flamenco Night(Ubrique).- Town Festival(Villaluenga del Rosario).- Ntra. Sra. de lasMontañas ‘Romería’(Villamartín).- Festival Flamenco(Villamartín).- Regional DanceCompetition (Villamartín).

OCTOBER

- Festival in honour ofthe Patron Ntra. Sra. delRosario (Bornos).- Al-Andalus Market(Bornos).- Velada de la Virgen delRosario and FlamencoFestival in tribute toDiego de El Gastor (ElGastor).- Friends of the HorseMeeting (PuertoSerrano).- Virgen del Rosario(Villaluenga del Rosario).- Historic-cultural days,Day of the Patrons(Zahara de la Sierra).

DECEMBER

- Living Nativity Scene(Arcos de la Frontera,Bornos, El Gastor,Espera, Villamartín).- Crib Competition andZambomba Celebration(El Gastor).- Christmas ZambombaCelebration (Setenil delas Bodegas).- Classics in Villamartín.

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JANUARY

- The Three Kings Parade(Algar, El Bosque, Setenilde las Bodegas,Ubrique).- The Turkey Marathon(Espera).- Traditional ’Toro delAguardiente’ Festival(Puerto Serrano).- Patron Saint’s Day,Saint Sebastian (Setenilde las Bodegas).

FEBRUARY

- Carnivals (Alcalá delValle, Algar, Arcos de laFrontera, Bornos, ElBosque, El Gastor,Espera, Olvera, Prado delRey, Puerto Serrano,Setenil de las Bodegas,Torre Alháquime, Ubrique,Villamartín y Zahara de laSierra).- Andalusia Day (Algar)- Fiestas de San Blas co-patrón (Benaocaz).- Morcillá popular(Bornos).- Competition ofDeclarations of Love (ElGastor).- Foundation Days(Villamartín).

MARCH

- Easter Week. The pro-cessions of Arcos de laFrontera, Setenil de lasBodegas, Alcalá del Valleand Espera have beendeclared of NATIONAL

TOURIST INTEREST..- “Subida a Algar” Rally.- Toro del Aleluya (Arcosde la Frontera).- Saint José’s Day,Patron Saint of theVillage (El Gastor).- Day of the Bicycle(Espera).- Suelta del Toro deResurrección(Benamahoma).- San José Procession,Patron Saint of the village(Olvera).- Festival of the Horse(Prado del Rey).

APRIL

- Quema de Judas (Cotode Bornos).- Bicycle Festival (Cotode Bornos).- May Cross Fair (Espera).- Quasimodo Flamenco(Olvera).- Romería, Monday ofQuasimodo (Olvera).- Subida UbriqueLegítimo Rally (Ubrique).

- Trade Fair and TouristPromotion for the Sierrade Cadiz (Villamartín).

MAY

- Caños Santos‘Romería’ (Alcalá delValle).- Feria de la Primavera(Algar).- Historical Reenactment “2nd May, 1810(Algodonales).- “Virgencita de laSierra” ‘Romería’(Algodonales).- La Virgen de FátimaRomería (Algodonales).- Cruces de Mayo (Arcosde la Frontera).- Velada de MaríaAuxiliadora (Jédula,Arcos de la Frontera).- Day of the Bicycle(Bornos).- San Isidro ‘Romería’(Coto de Bornos,Grazalema, Prado delRey, Setenil de lasBodegas, Ubrique,).- ‘Romería’ in honour ofthe Virgen de Fátima (ElGastor).- San Bernardino‘Romería’ (Espera).- Feria de Mayo (Olvera,Villamartín).- Fiesta de los Gamones(Ubrique).

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FestivalsThe celebrations that take place in the Pueblos

Blancos are a good reflection of the roots and tra-ditions which have been kept in the county for cen-turies. Romerías, traditional pilgrimages with a fes-tive air, and Spring Fairs, Carnival, Easter Week,Midsummer Night... take place throughout the yearproviding a calendar of celebrations with eight festi-vals that have been declared of National TouristInterest.

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GRAZALEMA

FUERTE GRAZALEMA ****Baldío de los AlamillosCtra. A-372, km. 53Y 956 133 [email protected]

PUERTA DE LA VILLA ****Plaza Pequeña, 8Y 956 132 376www.grazhotel.com/[email protected]

HA*** VILLA TURÍSTICA DE

GRAZALEMA

Ctra. Comarcal 344 (acceso).El OlivarY 956 132 [email protected]

PEÑÓN GRANDE **Plaza Pequeña, 7Y 956 132 434

OLVERA

FUENTE DEL PINO **Ctra. Jerez - Cartagena, km. 102Y 956 130 309

SIERRA Y CAL **Avda. Ntra. Sra. de losRemedios, 2Y 956 130 303www.tugasa.com

PUERTO SERRANO

CAMPOS LUNA **Ctra. Sevilla - Costa del Sol, km. 67Y 956 136 056

SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS

EL ALMENDRAL **Ctra. Setenil - Pto. del MonteY 956 134 029www.tugasa.com

VILLA DE SETENIL **Callejón, 10Y 956 134 [email protected]

UBRIQUE

SIERRA DE UBRIQUE ***Ctra. Ubrique - Cortes, km. 33,7Y 956 466 805www.hotelsierradeubrique.com

OCURRIS *Solis Pascual, 51Y 956 463 939www.hotelocurris.com

VILLALUENGA DEL ROSARIO

LA POSADA **Torre, 1Y 956 126 [email protected]

VILLAMARTÍN

LA ANTIGUA ESTACIÓN ***Antigua Estación, s/nY 617 560 [email protected]

ZAHARA DE LA SIERRA

ARCO DE LA VILLA **Paseo Nazarí, s/nY 956 123 230www.tugasa.com

APARTMENTS

ALGODONALES

GANTERFLY l

Arcos, 13 Y 956 137 400www.ganterfly.de

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

EL SANTISCAL l

Urb. El SantiscalY 956 708 574

LAGO DE ARCOS l

Finca el MayordomoY 956 708 392

PLAZA ESPAÑA l

Pº Boliche, 50Y 956 702 010

BENAOCAZ

SIERRA ALTA ll

Puente del Moro, 4Y 608 254 493www.ierra-alta.com

EL BOSQUE

CASA GIL l

Avda. Diputación, 13Y 956 716 008

CALVILLO l

Avda. Diputación, s/nY 956 716 010

GRAZALEMA

PEÑÓN GRANDE ll

Plaza Pequeña, 15Y 956 132 434www.hotelgrazalema.com

GRAZHOTEL l

Plaza Pequeña, 10Y 956 132 376www.grazhotel.com

PRADO DEL REY

CUATRO VIENTOS l

Ctra. Prado del Rey-Arcos, km. 1Y 956 723 328

HOSTELS

ALGODONALES

ALAMEDA **Avda. Constitución, 9Y 956 137 229www.hostalalameda.net

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

ANDALUCÍA *Ctra. Arcos-Jerez, Km.28Y 956 704 896

ZINDICATO *Corredera, 2Y 956 701 841

BOARDING HOUSES

ALGODONALES

AL-QUTUN

Zahara, 13Y 956 137 882www.al-qutun.com

SIERRA DE LÍJAR

Ronda, 5Y 956 137 065

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

CALLEJÓN LAS MONJAS

Deán Espinosa, 4Y 956 702 302

CARBONATO

Beatriz Pacheco, 42Y 956 700 418

MÁLAGA

Avda. Ponce de LeónY 956 702 010

SAN MARCOS

Marqués de Torresoto, 6Y 956 700 721

BORNOS

EL PINAR

Avda. El Pinar, s/nY 956 712 344

SÁNCHEZ

Avda. Cauchil, 30Y 956 712 139

EL BOSQUE

ENRIQUE CALVILLO

Avda. Diputación, 5Y 956 716 105

VENTA JULIÁN

Avda. Diputación, 11Y 956 716 006 - 057

EL GASTOR

CÁSTOR Y PÓLUX

Puentecilla, 10Y 956 123 605

GRAZALEMA

CASA DE LAS PIEDRAS

Las Piedras, 32Y 956 132 014

GRANJA LAS HAZUELAS

Finca Las Hazuelas, s/nY 625 684 896 - 956 [email protected]

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TOURIST OFFICES

ALCALÁ DEL VALLE

Oficina Municipal de TurismoAvda. de la Libertad, s/n Y 956 135 001

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

Oficina Municipal de TurismoPlaza del Cabildo, s/nY 956 702 [email protected]

BORNOS

Oficina Municipal de TurismoPalacio de los RiberaPlaza Alcalde José González, 2 Y 956 728 [email protected]

EL GASTOR

Oficina Municipal de TurismoAlta, s/nY 956 123 941

ESPERA

Oficina Municipal de TurismoCorredera, 6 Y956 720 [email protected]

GRAZALEMA

Oficina Municipal de TurismoPlaza de España, 11Y 956 132 073

OLVERA

Oficina Municipal de TurismoPlaza de la Iglesia, s/n Y 956 120 816www.ayto-olvera.org

PRADO DEL REY

Oficina Municipal de TurismoDuque de Osuna, 22Y 956 724 610

SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS

Oficina Municipal de TurismoVilla, 2Y 956 134 [email protected]

UBRIQUE

Oficina Municipal de TurismoAvda. Dr. Solís Pascual, 19Y 956 464 [email protected]

VILLAMARTÍN

Oficina Municipal de TurismoPlaza del Ayuntamiento, 1Y 956 733 [email protected]

HOTELS

ALCALÁ DEL VALLE

LAS ERRIZAS *Ctra. C-4211. Alcalá-Setenil,Km. 0,5Y 956 126 532

ALGAR

VILLA DE ALGAR **Arroyo Vinatero, s/nY 956 710 275www.tugasa.com

ALGODONALES

HOTEL EL CORTIJO *Ctra. A-382 Jerez-Antequera,km. 84Y 956 138 136www.rural-elcortijo.com

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

CORTIJO FAÍN ****Ctra. Arcos-Algar, km. 3 Y 956 704 [email protected]

CORTIJO MESA DE LA PLATA ***Ctra. Arcos-El Bosque km. 4,5Y 956 704 848

LOS OLIVOS *** Paseo de Boliches, 30Y 956 700 811www.losolivos.profesionales.org [email protected]

MESÓN LA MOLINERA ***Ctra. Arcos-El Bosque, km. 4Y 956 708 002

PARADOR DE TURISMO CASA DEL

CORREGIDOR ***Plaza del Cabildo, s/nY 956 700 500www.parador.es [email protected]

PEÑA DE ARCOS ***Muñoz Vázquez, 42Y 956 704 [email protected]

REAL DE VEAS ***Corredera, 12Y 956 717 370www.hotelrealdeveas.com [email protected]

ARCOS **Ctra. Jerez-Arcos, km. 24Y 956 701 605

EL CONVENTO **Maldonado, 2Y 956 702 333www.webdearcos.com/elcon-vento [email protected]

EL LAGO **Ctra. Arcos-Bornos km. 31,500Y 956 701 117 www.webdearcos.com/ellago

EL TESORILLO II **Ctra. Arcos-Gibalbín, km. 1,6Y 619 328 601www.eltesorillo.com [email protected]

MARQUÉS DE TORRESOTO **Marqués de Torresoto, 4 Y 956 704 256

ARCOTUR *Alta, 1Y 956 704 525

CALDERÓN *Ctra. Arcos-El Bosque, km. 5Y 956 702 107

CORTIJO BARRANCO *Ctra. Arcos-El Bosque, km. 5,7Y 956 231 402 www.cortijobarranco.com

EL FAISÁN *Ctra. Jerez-Arcos, km. 16(Jédula)Y 956 722 057www.elfaisan.com

HACIENDA EL SANTISCAL *Avda. El Santiscal, 129Y 956 708 313 www.elsantiscal.com

LA CASA GRANDE *Maldonado,10Y 956 703 930www.lacasagrande.net

LA FONDA *Corredera, 83Y 956 700 057www.hotelafonda.com [email protected]

VOY VOY *Avda. Ponce de León, 9Y 956 701 412

BENAOCAZ

HA** LOS CHOZOS

Ctra. Ubrique-BenaocazY 956 234 163www.loschozos.com

HA** SAN ANTÓN

Pza. San Antón Y 956 125 577

EL PARRAL *Laderas del Parral, 1Y 956 125 565

BORNOS

BORNOS *Avda. San Jerónimo, s/nY 956 712 289

EL BOSQUE

LAS TRUCHAS **Avda. Diputación, 1Y 956 716 061www.tugasa.com

HA* CASA GIL

Avda. Diputación, 13Y 956 716 008

CALVILLO *Avda. Diputación, s/nY 956 716 016

EL TABANCO *La Fuente, 3Y 956 716 081

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SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS

CASA RURAL DE LA VILLA

Villa, 38Y 956 134 261

UBRIQUE

CASA DEL MOLINO

Pago de la HaranaY 956 463 953 - 667 942 894www.molinorural.com [email protected]

CASA DEL PANADERO

Pago de la HaranaY 956 463 953 - 667 942 894www.molinorural.com [email protected]

VILLALUENGA DEL ROSARIO

CASA DEL MUNICIPAL

Poeta Pérez Clotet, 8Y 956 463 404 - 636 777 736www.casadelmunicipal.com [email protected]

CASA DEL POZO

Cervantes, 15Y 956 125 651

CASA VICTORIA

Obispo Pérez González, 2Y 956 462 708 - 639 585 412www.casavictoria.info [email protected]

ZAHARA DE LA SIERRA

CASA ALTILLO

Altillo, 9Y 956 138 114

CASA BOCALEONES

Huerta Ribera Bocaleones Y 956 135 [email protected]

CASA DEL ESCONDITE

Ctra. Zahara-Grazalema, km. 1Y 956 123 002 - 696 404 368www.molinoelvinculo.com [email protected]

CASA DEL GUARDA

Ctra. Zahara-Grazalema km. 1Y 956 123 002 - 696 404 368www.molinoelvinculo.com [email protected]

FINCA LAS COVETILLAS

Peñas, 6Y 956 139 006www.molinoelvinculo.com [email protected]

EL MOLINO DE LA ERMITA

Paseo La Fuente, s/nY 956 123 140www.molinolaermita.com

EL VÍNCULO

Ctra. Zahara-Grazalema, km. 1Y 956 123 002 - 696 404 368www.molinoelvinculo.com [email protected]

MUSEUMS

BENAMAHOMA (GRAZALEMA)

MUSEO DEL AGUA

Edif. Antiguo Molino delNacimiento ó de losCapitalistas(Junto al Río Majaceite)Y 956 727 105

BENAOCAZ

ECOMUSEO HISTÓRICO DEL P. N.SIERRA DE GRAZALEMA

Jabonería, s/nY 956 125 500www.benaocaz.es

EL BOSQUE

MUSEO MOLINO DE ABAJO

Plaza El AndénY 956 716 219 - 658 845 761

EL GASTOR

MUSEO JOSÉ MARÍA EL

TEMPRANILLO

Museo etnográfico de usos ycostumbres polularesAlta, 2Y 956 123 941

ESPERA

SALA ARQUEOLÓGICA “EL MUNDO

FUNERARIO ÍBERO-ROMANO EN

ESPERA”Libertad, 14

OLVERA

MUSEO LA FRONTERA Y LOS

CASTILLOS

Casa de La Cilla. Plaza de laIglesia, s/n Y 956 120 816

VILLAMARTÍN

MUSEO HISTÓRICO MUNICIPAL

Avda. de la Feria, s/nY 956 733 396

ACTIVE TOURISM

ALGAR

DIPRONÁUTICA, S.L.Finca Tajo del ÁguilaY 956 710 067

ALGODONALES

AL QUTUN AGROTURISMO, S.L.Zahara de la Sierra, 13 Y 956 137 882 - 639 130 136www.al-qutun.com [email protected]

LÍJAR - SUR

Arroyo, 1 Y 956 221 351 - 617 490 500 [email protected]

GRAZALEMA

HORIZÓN, NATURALEZA Y AVENTURA

Corrales Tercero, 29Y 956 132 363www.horizonaventura.com [email protected]

UBRIQUE

RUTA ALTERNATIVA

Hermanos Bohórquez, 14 Y 676 215 [email protected]

ZAHARA DE LA SIERRA

ZAHARA CATUR

Plaza del Rey, 3 Y 956 123 114 - 606 985 186

TRANSPORT

TRANSPORTES COMES

902 199 208

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

ESTACIÓN DE AUTOBUSES

Y 956 704 977 (Informacióny despacho de billetes)

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA

AEROPUERTO DE JEREZ

Reservas: Y 956 150 010

USEFUL ADDRESSES

TUGASA (RESERVA DE

ALOJAMIENTOS RURALES)La Atalaya. Parque GonzálezHontoria, s/n- Jerez de laFronteraY 956 305 611www.tugasa.com [email protected]

HORECA (ASOC. DE HOTELES,RESTAURANTES Y CAFETERÍAS)Avda. Alcalde Manuel de laPinta, 33 - CádizY 956 252 406www.spa.es/horecacadiz/

CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE CÁDIZ

Antonio López, 4 - CádizY 956 010 000

ASOCIACIÓN PROVINCIAL DE

AGENCIAS DE VIAJES

Ancha, 9 - CádizY 956 214 494

HOSPITALS

VILLAMARTÍN

HOSPITAL VIRGEN DE LA MONTAÑA

Y 956 730 959

INFORMACIÓN TELEFÓNICA

NACIONAL: 11822INFORMACIÓN TELEFÓNICA

INTERNACIONAL: 1182

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OLVERA

MAQUEDA

Calvario, 35Y 956 130 733

MEDINA

Sepúlveda, 6Y 956 130 173

UBRIQUE

SANTA CRUZ

Toledo, 34Y 956 460 534

VILLALUENGA DEL ROSARIO

ANA MARI

Los Mártires, 1Y 956 460 043

VILLAMARTÍN

NTRA. SRA. DEL PILAR

Pasaje Ambulatorio, s/nY 956 730 427

ZAHARA DE LA SIERRA

LOS TADEOS

Paseo de la Fuente, s/nY 956 123 086

MARQUÉS DE ZAHARA

San Juan, 1Y 956 123 061

CAMPSITES

ALGAR

TAJO DEL ÁGUILA

Finca Tajo del ÁguilaY 956 710 053www.tajodelaguila.com

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

LAGO DE ARCOS 1ª CUrb. El Santiscal Y 956 708 333www.camping.net/lagodearcos

EL BOSQUE

LA TORRECILLA

Ctra. antigua El Bosque-Ubrique, km. 1Y 956 716 095www.campinglatorrecilla.com

TIERRA Y LIBERTAD

Ctra. El Bosque-Ubrique. Finca LagunaY 956 231 005

GRAZALEMA

LOS LINARES 2ª CParque Natural Sierra deGrazalema - BehamahomaY 956 716 275

TAJO RODILLO 2ª CCtra. C. 344, km. 49Y 956 132 418www.campingtajorodillo.com

PRADO DEL REY

CAMPING CORTIJO “LA JAIMA” 3ªCCtra. Prado-Arcos, km. 1,3Y 956 723 235

RURAL ACCOMMODATION

TUGASA - HOTELES Y CASAS

RURALES

Central de Reservas: ParqueGonzález Hontoria, s/n (Jerez)Y 956 305 611 - 955www.tugasa.com [email protected]

ASOCIACIÓN DE TURISMO RURAL

SIERRA DE CÁDIZ

Central de Reservas: Duquede Osuna, 22 (Prado del Rey)Y 956 716 396 - 724 610

RAAR, RED ANDALUZA DE

ALOJAMIENTOS RURALES

Central de Reservas: Y 902 442 233www.raar.es

ALGODONALES

CORTIJO BURRUELO

Las Columnas, s/nY 677 132 696

FINCA EL PARRALEJO

Finca El ParralejoY 629 939 063

HUERTA LA ALBERCA

Prol. Alcalá del Valle, s/nY 677 132 696

LA CARRIHUELA

Primavera, 105Y 956 137 882www.al-qutun.com [email protected]

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

CORTIJO EL MEMBRILLO

Ctra. Arcos - El Bosque, km. 16Y 956 150 439www.elmembrillo.com [email protected]

FINCA BARRANCO

Finca Barranco. Apdo. 169Y 956 231 402www.cortijobarranco.com [email protected]

LA CASA DE BÓVEDAS

Bóvedas, 9Y 653 921 735 - 956 705 154www.lacasadebovedas.com [email protected]

LA POSADA DEL DUENDE

Cañada del DuendeY 616 151 476

LA ZALEA

Carril de los Aceiteros, s/nY 956 726 734 - 629 781 [email protected]

BENAOCAZ

CASA NOELIA

Salto del Cabrero, 2Y 956 125 577www.casanoelia.com [email protected]

CASA REBECA

Cuervos, 2 Y 956 125 577www.casarebeca.com [email protected]

EL BOSQUE

CASA DEL HUERTO

Camino de Pescadores, s/nY 956 716 105

CASA RONDA

Ronda, 1Y 956 716 003

LA ESTANCIA

Camino de Pescadores, s/nY 956 716 105

LA HUERTA DEL MOLINO DE ARRIBA

Y 956 716 408 - 665 268 971Camino del río, s/nwww.lahuertadelmolino.com [email protected]

POSADA SAN ANTONIO

Huelva, 29Y 956 716 226

EL GASTOR

LA POSADA DE LA ABUELA

La Fuente Y 956 123 680

GRAZALEMA

CASA JAZMÍN

Nueva, 25Y 956 234 091www.raar.es

CASA LA MAQUINILLA

Ribera de Gaidovar, s/nY 689 361 507

EL BATÁN DE LARA

Ribera, s/n- BenamahomaY 661 152 [email protected]

LA BORREGUILLA

Rivera de Gaidovar, km. 3Y 956 234 385www.haciendagrazal.com [email protected]

PRADO DEL REY

EL MOLINILLO

Avda. El Nacimiento, s/nY 956 723 000www.hoteldelcarmen.com [email protected]

RANCHO CALVILLO

Ctra. Prado del Rey-ZaharaY 956 716 105www.sierradecadiz.com/hotel-calvillo [email protected]

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