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Feb 4, 2022 · Only about 2,000 “zahareños” live in Zahara de la Sierra, Cádiz but the fantastic natural surroundings and its central location among the pueblos blancos makes it an excellent base. Zahara de la Sierra represented the Moorish frontier in the 14 th and 15 th centuries facing off against nearby Olvera on the Christian side.
Zahara. Located in the north west of the province, practically all of its municipal area belongs to Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. The village, once a Nazari border fortress, stands atop a hill, at the foot of the remains of the castle, and consists of streets of stepped white houses built on the mountain slope creating a scene of immense ...
A trip to 2 towns in the province of Cadiz - one inland, as is the case of Zahara de la Sierra and another on the coast, Zahara de los Atunes. Two towns with the same name but a different surname. One is mountain style - full of whitewashed streets, in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Nature Park…
Apr 11, 2023 · The Mediaeval Town of Zahara de la Sierra. 13th Century keep at Zahara de la Sierra. Ascending steeply the road takes you into the mediaeval town, largely built after the re-conquest of Zahara by Rodrigo Ponce de León, Duke of Cadiz in 1483. This middle level is a maze of steep, narrow streets and a small square, Plaza Mayor. Parking is at a ...
What to see in Zahara de la Sierra: the viewpoint of the mountain range. Zahara de la Sierra, with barely 2,000 inhabitants, is one of the most beautiful villages of the Sierra de Cádiz. This town is located 16 kilometres north of Grazalema, sprawling beneath the rock on which its spectacular castle is erected.
Coordinates: 36°50.3′N 5°23.4′W. Zahara de la Sierra is a municipality in the province of Cádiz in the hills of Andalusia, southern Spain. It is perched on a mountain, overlooking a valley and a man-made lake formed by the dam that must be driven over to access the town.
Top ways to experience Zahara de la Sierra and nearby attractions. White Villages and Ronda Day Tour from Seville. 942. Recommended. Full-day Tours. from. £68.54. per adult. Private Guided Day Trip to the White Villages and Ronda from Seville.
