Marbella Trip Overview
One of the many attractions of the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, are the White villages: a group of 19 small towns like Vejer de la Frontera, Medina Sidonia, Castellar de la Frontera, Ubrique or Jimena, among others that have an individual history but common features. The very first thing that surprises the traveller is the White colour that covers walls, roofs, houses, churches and palaces. The villages appear in the horizon as big white spots in the middle of the Grazalema Natural Park, declared UNESCO biosphere reserve.
The intense light that involves Andalusia will guide you along the trip among olive trees and pine forests, holm oaks, cork oaks and Spanish firs. An amazing landscape located a few miles
from the beautiful Costa de la Luz beaches, ideal to visit during spring and fall, when temperature is very mild.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Marbella, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marbella, Andalucia, Spain
One of the many attractions of the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, are the White villages: a group of 19 small towns like Vejer de la Frontera, Medina Sidonia, Castellar de la Frontera, Ubrique or Jimena, among others that have an individual history but common features. The very first thing that surprises the traveller is the White colour that covers walls, roofs, houses, churches and palaces. The villages appear in the horizon as big white spots in the middle of the Grazalema Natural Park, declared UNESCO biosphere reserve.
The intense light that involves Andalusia will guide you along the trip among olive trees and pine forests, holm oaks, cork oaks and Spanish firs. An amazing landscape located a few miles
from the beautiful Costa de la Luz beaches, ideal to visit during spring and fall, when temperature is very mild.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Casco Urbano de Zahara de la Sierra, 11688 Zahara de la Sierra, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park Spain
We will begin our journey passing through the Sevillian countryside. Here we can stop at The Castle of “Las Aguzaderas”, an interesting medieval building located at the old border line among Catholic and Moorish kingdom . We will continue our trip through the mountains stopping at the picturesque white village of Zahara de la Sierra.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mirador de Grazalema, 11610 Grazalema, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park Spain
On the way to Grazalema we will drive through the Natural Park “Sierra de Grazalema”. You will enjoy a range of amazing landscapes and views over the provinces of Cádiz, Málaga and Seville. We will also have the chance to witness vultures in their natural habitat. These mountains are known for the largest colony of Griffon vultures in Spain. Once we arrive to Grazalema, there will be time to have a nice meal, surrounded by the picturesque white houses decorated with colorful flowers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Regio Andalusie, 29400 Ronda Spain
After lunch we will leave Grazalema and head to Ronda, on the way we will cross a very beautiful mediterranean forest full of cork trees and oaks. Up to this day locals still work with its cattle (iberian pigs, goats and cows), to extract honey, cork, aromatic spices or wood.
Ronda is one of the oldest towns in Spain. Ronda its unique for its surrounding nature and history. It is built on two separate cliffs. The town is connected by the most famous bridge in Spain, known as “The New Bridge” even though it was built in 18th century. Our tourguide will take you around Ronda and tell you about the rich history of the city.
Duration: 2 hours
