White villages route in Cadix
Natural area
Campiña / Serranía / Grazalema
Seasons
Spring / Autumn / Winter
Duration
One day ecotour
– Setenil de las Bodegas
– Zahara de La Sierra
– Grazalema
Region
Spain / Andalusia
Meeting point
Ronda – Grazalema
Specialized service
Ideal for seniors and families
We offer a classic route of the white villages that brings back the XIX Century Andalusia dreamed by romantic travellers. We explain the special landscapes, species and geological features, and comment on the customs of rural southern Spain.
A very enjoyable ecotour that bring great memories. We will drive the countryside and stop at viewpoints and visit three white villages.
SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS
A peculiar settlement of troglodyte houses set on the banks of a stream. The sedimentary bedrock similar to Ronda’s Gash have been eroded and turned into a canyon. A pleasant walk allow to explore the village and enjoy wildlife. Numbers of urban birds, swallows, house martins, swifts and lesser kestrels, are exceptional can easily be seen.
ZAHARA DE LA SIERRA
A fortress of strategic importance during the Middle Ages because of its situation between Christian Seville and Muslim Ronda. The castle tower offers magnificent views over the surroundings and a picturesque reservoir. The climb crosses Mediterranean species-rich habitats where interesting plants and butterflies can be seen.
GRAZALEMA
Very popular village for ecotourism activities in Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Walking through its streets is very pleasant and a natural balcony offers beautiful views over the Serranía de Ronda. The ideal place for watching griffon vultures and other cliff birds. Planted trees of the famous endemic Spanish firs can bee seen in the village.
On the way back to Ronda, we will cross an attractive mixed pasture oak forest, a source of inspiration for numerous artists.
Colony of lesser kestrels
Mediterranean vegetation surrounding the castle
Another Must-see village
We offer a classic route of the white villages that brings back the XIX Century Andalusia dreamed by romantic travellers. We explain the special landscapes, species and geological features, and comment on the customs of rural southern Spain.
A very enjoyable one day ecotour that bring great memories. We will drive the countryside and stop at viewpoints and visit three white villages.
SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS
Very attractive white village near Ronda
A peculiar settlement of troglodyte houses set on the banks of a stream. The sedimentary bedrock similar to Ronda’s Gash have been eroded and turned into a canyon. A pleasant walk allow to explore the village and enjoy wildlife.
Colony of lesser kestrels
Numbers of urban birds, swallows, house martins, swifts and lesser kestrels, are exceptional can easily be seen.
Ideal for a short walk
The village is very easy to access and ideal for a leisurely public walk. Seniors and families will enjoy the combination of short hike, plenty of very nice views over the village and the countryside.
ZAHARA DE LA SIERRA
Viewpoint over Cadix countryside
A fortress of strategic importance during the Middle Ages because of its situation between Christian Seville and Muslim Ronda. The castle tower offers magnificent views over the surroundings and a picturesque reservoir.
Mediterranean vegetation surrounding the castle
The climb crosses Mediterranean species-rich habitats where interesting plants and butterflies can be seen.
Nice location for a lunch
We should plan the midday lunch in Zahara, either a picnic or at a small restaurant, to enjoy a rest and the wonderful views. For centuries, travelers stopped at the village in their way between Sevilla and Ronda.
GRAZALEMA
Another Must-see Andalusian locality
Very popular village for ecotourism activities in Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Walking through its streets is very pleasant and a natural balcony offers beautiful views over the Serranía de Ronda.
Natural Park basecamp
The ideal place for watching griffon vultures and other cliff birds. Planted trees of the famous endemic Spanish firs can bee seen in the village.
Two days walk from Ronda
The old pathes of the Serranía allow to join the city of Ronda in a very pleasant two days hike.
On the way back to Ronda, we will cross an attractive mixed pasture oak forest, a source of inspiration for numerous artists.
INCLUDE
- One-day ecotourism circuit with starting point in Ronda.
- Professional guide specialized in nature.
Bonus
This tour allows you to spend a day in “Dreamed Andalusia”, a perfect mix between nature and charming villages.