Favorite Beautiful Towns of Spain for Travelers – Part 1.
Olvera is considered the gate of white towns route in the province of Cadiz, Spain
Living in Spain, traveling often and managing a luxury travel tour agency is a big advantage to staying on top of local knowledge, vetting new experiences and exploring favorite beautiful towns of Spain for travelers.
My lovely Spanish wife Nuria and I have explored many lesser-known small towns here in Spain. Let's start with one that includes cave houses and sits partially under a rock!
In southern Spain's exotic Andalucia region we often stop off at Setenil de las Bodegas when we visit our winemaker friends in Ronda.
And it is no longer just the whitewashed houses under the rock, but cave-streets, viewpoints and very curious corners have been created.
An almost magical setting, full of cuts and unexpected visions, where even such curious parties as Holy Week in Seville are held. Its medieval origin, specifically Almohad, is visible in the space of La Villa, in the Torre del Homenaje of a great medieval fortress that is preserved and in an underground cistern from the time.
There are Mudejar architectural remains in the old town hall and the historical legacy of Setenil linked to the Christian conquest of 1484 can be followed on the so-called route of the Catholic Monarchs, of which it is part. And for those who prefer open nature, in the surroundings there is a wide range of trails and routes
You see why Setenil is one-of-a-kind and a favorite village of Spain. It hides in the landscape, but not just in the form of caves, as in many other Andalusian towns, but the houses squat under the projection of a gigantic rock, as if they were holding it, propping it up.
This original morphology of the terrain gives Setenil de las Bodegas a unique personality that is different from the rest of the so-called White Villages of the Sierra de Cádiz.
Hope you enjoyed this post on one of our many favorite villages of Spain.
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About the Author
For over 20 years, Dan O’Beirne has called Spain home. As founder of Magical Spain, Portugal & Morocco Private Travel, he blends insider connections with local life to create authentic journeys. When not planning trips, he’s likely chasing tapas, hiking trails, or playing soccer with his son.
