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N Blancos Pueblos Blancos Pueblos The provinces of Cádiz and Málaga are home to a number of towns and villages that appear to hang in bunches from the mountains, creating a picture-postcard scene in what is known as the Pueblos Blancos area. The origin of this name lies in the custom popular among the local inhabitants of whitewashing the outside of their houses and decorating them with brightly-coloured potted flowers which combine with the golden Pueblos sun, the brown mountain peaks, the green hilltops and the blue skies to create a veritable explosion of colour. The area is home to the natural parks of Sierra de , with its highly-varied flora and fauna, which is the wettest area Blancos in the whole of , and the enormous Los Alcornocales, where cork oaks abound. The northern route The eastern route The western route Active tourism A visit to the Pueblos Blancos really is a must, as we will discover something new every step of the way in this haven of spectacular scenery and tiny nooks brimming with colour. Villamartín The central route Torre Alháquime Ronda Alcalá Benaoján del Valle Jimera Setenil de de Líbar lasBodegas Algar Zahara El Bosque de la Sierra Algatocín

Grazalema A wealth of activities can be enjoyed in the White Towns. Between the Cádiz mountains The gateway to the Pueblos Mountaineering, hiking, rock climbing and potholing are all catered and the River lies Blancos, Arcos de la Frontera for, and there are a number of paths which can be negotiated on foot, Puerto Serrano, where our stands atop a rocky peak on horseback or by bicycle. Thanks to its synergetic riches, the area is journey begins. This town of completely surrounded by the ideal for hunting big and small game alike. Other pursuits possible whitewashed houses is a River Guadalete. Its beauty and We will begin our journey at the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema here include paragliding, hang gliding, river fishing and water sports haven of peace and originality make it one of the most Natural Park, in , to be precise. Dominated by its in lakes such as Molinera. tranquillity. Following a visit to outstanding towns in Spain, a fact Nazarí castle, it has been officially Algodonales, home to Santa that has been acknowledged by declared a Complex of Historical and Ana Church, we will head for El the award of National Monument Artistic Importance. Next comes Gastor. Nicknamed “the of Historical and Artistic Grazalema itself, a village of Roman Cuisine Balcony of the White Towns“, Importance status. origin whose surroundings are a Cuisine in the White Towns is its highest point affords Arcos de la Frontera is the veritable paradise for nature lovers, characterised by both its quality breathtaking views, typical town of sun, hikers and climbers alike. and its variety, typical dishes particularly of the dolmen whitewashed houses, window A winding road from which we can including broths and stews such known as El Gigante. grilles and flowers. glimpse spectacular views between as sopa tostá and guisote, Our next port of call is , whose unusual urban After a visit to Algar, a This route begins in Cortes de la Frontera, where a visit to the remains of the Spanish firs that line it will take cooked meats and sausages, design features houses which are cut from the mountain side and delightful town of Arabic the Roman town of Saeponta, El Paso us on to Villaluenga del Rosario. This is the highest village in the home-made cheeses, farmhouse origin, we will head on to Tower, the Mozarabic temple, the province of Cádiz, and is characterised by its steep streets lined with soups, dishes based on the Espera, where Fatetar Castle Casita de Piedra, and the impressive whitewashed houses. asparagus grown in Alcalá del and its adjoining chapel stand La Sauceda Park are a must. Heading back down, we will travel Valle, El Bosque trout and the on a rocky peak, affording After a trip through Algatocín, where the along a short stretch of the old pastries baked in Setenil de las breathtaking views. town centre still retains the atmosphere Roman road before reaching Bodegas. Surrounded by fields of its Moorish past, our next stop is Benaocaz, while Ubrique, with its brimming with crops, the white Benadalid, whose narrow, winding backdrop of breathtaking scenery, is town of Bornos stands on the banks of the reservoir of the same streets are reminiscent of its Arabic a pleasure to behold. Nearby, we will past. A trip through Atajate, where Handicrafts find the old Roman town of Ocurri the landscape is marked by contrasts, will lead us to Jimera de Líbar, a The White Towns are atop a peak known as Salto de la peaceful village an ideal place renowned for their Mora. Reaching the old centre of to take a well-earned rest. handicrafts: Ubrique is Ubrique requires a certain effort, but it is one that is well worth making, whose rooftops are provided by the rock itself. In Benaoján, the undulating famous for leather goods and since the natural vantage points from which we can admire Alcalá del Valle, which has been a refuge for Moors, clergymen and terrain makes the houses appear complements, Grazalema for spectacular views provide ample Franciscan monks over the to scale the hillside, like splashes textiles, blankets and pottery, reward. El Bosque awaits us to the years, uses its natural and of white on a green canvas. The Zahara de la Sierra for its north. Rich in trout, this area was monumental charms to attract two main geological formations blankets, Prado del Rey for awarded a National Beauty Prize and all who come in search rest in the area are the Hundidero- leather complements and is a must for fishing enthusiasts. and relaxation. Gato system with its caves and hand-made furniture, After passing through Benamahoma, Continuing through Torre lakes and La Pileta Cave, whose Algodonales for guitars and El Gastor for the bagpipe-like instrument the gateway to the pine forest, our Alhaquime, we will come to the name. As we depart, we should take the opportunity to visit the old paintings have earned it National known as the gaita gastoreña. last stop is at Prado del Rey, tucked last stop on this route. Ibero-Roman town of Carissa Aurelia. Monument of Cave Art status. between the mountains and the Officially declared a Town of Villamartín is home Last but not least, we come to countryside among olive trees and Historical and Artistic Interest, to a variety of Ronda, one of the oldest towns vineyards, and just four kilometres from here we will find the remains Olvera’s main attraction is the landscapes, the in Spain. La Pileta cave provides one of the finest examples of Paleolithic of the Roman town of Iptuci. town itself, its whitewashed white houses cave art to be found anywhere houses and narrow streets contrasting in Andalusia. Its spectacular converging on the imposing with the green gorge, which is over 200 metres silhouette of La Encarnación Church countryside deep, divides the town into two and the Arabic castle that stands on and blue sky parts that are joined by a stone the top of the hill. El Peñón de and water. The bridge. The Arabic Baths, the Rey Zaframagón, located in the tower of the Moro Palace, the Bullring, the westernmost area of the town and church of Santa María de las Virtudes stands head Ocho Caños Fountain and the officially declared a Nature Reserve, and shoulders above the surrounding houses, while Tajo vantage point are just some is home to the largest colony of the dolmens of Alberite and El Tajaral of the delights on offer in tawny vultures in Andalusia. are well worth a visit. Ronda.