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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.
- The Climb Starts in the Main Town Square. If you've made it to the main plaza from the parking area below, have a snack and a cold drink... because you have a lot higher to go!
- There are some Great Photographic Opportunities. ** Zahara de la Sierra Castle & Church. We took more photos in Zahara de la Sierra than in any other village, mostly due to the exquisite views of the Grazalema countryside and its brightly colored turquoise lakes.
- You Pass Through the Ancient Village Gate. Before you reach the entrance to the Castle grounds you will pass through what looks like two massive stone walls on either side of the road.
- There are Remains of an Entire Nasrid Village. ** Zahara de la Sierra Nasrid Village. Just past the old "Puerta de la Villa" you will see the ruins of an ancient Nasrid village that resided just below the castle.
It was an ideal place to build a fortification located between Sevilla and Ronda and the earliest documented reference dates to 1282. It was first captured by the Christians in 1407 and then recaptured by the Nazaries (Moors from the Emirate of Granada, often known as Nasrid Kingdom of Granada).
The two towns were connected by a bridge in the late 1700s. The dramatic road linking Arcos and Ronda cuts through the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, famed throughout Spain for its lush and rugged mountain scenery. Within the park lie the towns of Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema.
Due to its position between Ronda and Seville, it was a perfect site for a castle to be built to serve as a fortress in case of attack. The path starts at the car park on the roof of Hotel de la Villa and is wide with a handrail in good condition.
The fortress town of Zahara de la Sierra in southern Spain is used to fending off enemies. The Moors and Christians fought over it in medieval times, and it was sacked by the French in...
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Originally constructed by the Moors as a strategic military fortress, it played a crucial role in the defense of the region. Over the centuries, the castle has witnessed numerous battles and changes in rulership, each adding a layer to its rich historical tapestry.
