Cádiz is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful provinces in southern Spain. Full of history, art and spectacular landscapes, this Andalusian corner also offers dream beaches, exquisite gastronomy and a large number of towns that are worth visiting. In addition, it is important to bear in mind that visiting it is recommended at any time of the year.
As we have just mentioned, the province of Cádiz hides many charming towns . Today at Vuela Viajes we show you some of the most beautiful. Would you like to join us?
Arcos de la Frontera
The first town we want to talk to you about is Arcos de la Frontera, framed in the Route of the White Villages . Although here you can find remains of the first prehistoric settlers and Roman culture, the truth is that the current appearance of this place is the work of the Muslims. The town, which is characterized by its steep and narrow streets and its arches, houses in its old town, declared a Historic Site, jewels such as the Puerta Matrera or the Castillo de los Duques.
Vejer de la Frontera
We continue our journey through the province of Cádiz in Vejer de la Frontera, a town that has been declared a Historic Site. Also here the Arab legacy is very important, being present both in the urban planning of neighborhoods and in popular architecture. In addition, the town stands out for its location, since it is located on a hill through which the Barbate river passes.
Zahara de la Sierra
Another town that cannot be missing from the list is Zahara de la Sierra, which is located in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, also within the Route of the White Villages. In addition to finding here an important historical and architectural heritage (it has also been declared a Historic Site), the town is perfect for different sports, such as climbing, kayaking, horse riding or caving.
Medina Sidonia
We also want to tell you about Medina Sidonia, a town that houses a great historical wealth. And it is that this corner has been populated by numerous civilizations: Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims … Therefore, it preserves a lot of interesting buildings, such as the Roman bridge, the Arab castle of Torrestrell, the Arcos de Pastora or the Ermita de los Santos Martyrs. Of course, despite the passage of different cultures , Medina Sidonia retains a marked medieval flavor.
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Known meeting place for lovers of surfing and other water sports, Tarifa is much more than its beaches and its waves. And it is that here you can find numerous prehistoric remains, Phoenician vestiges and remains of the Roman era. Of course, this town was also conquered by the Arabs, so its footprint is more than present. As if that were not enough, the municipality is home to four protected natural spaces.
Grazalema
Nor could Grazalema be missing from our list, a town that, as you may have imagined, is located in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema. Curiously, this place has the highest rainfall index in the Peninsula. Of course, what you will like the most about this Andalusian corner is its heritage, being able to find remains of prehistoric settlements and the Roman city of Lacíbula; and a beautiful urban area that was declared a Historic Site. Of all the buildings, the Baroque Church of Nuestra Señora de la Aurora stands out.
Sanlucar de Barrameda
Another of the towns that cannot be missing from the list is Sanlúcar de Barrameda, which is located on the left bank of the mouth of the Guadalquivir , opposite Doñana. Like the rest of the towns we have told you about, it also preserves an important historical and architectural heritage.
Castellar de la Frontera
Knowing that we are leaving many beautiful villages in the pipeline, finally we want to talk about Castellar de la Frontera, which is located on a rocky promontory . Without a doubt, the town stands out for its magnificent castle, which dominates the Rock of Gibraltar. It is one of the few examples that exist of fortifications with inhabited nuclei inside.