Visiting the Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) from Cádiz

Visiting the Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) from Cádiz

If you are visiting Cádiz, then it is highly likely that you will want to also get out and about a bit. The Pueblos Blancos (known as the White Villages) make up a scenic route that winds through many of the characteristic white-washed villages of the province of Cadiz (and Malaga.) Visiting the Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) from Cádiz

Visiting the Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) from Cádiz
Zahara de la Sierra

The route begins in Arcos de la Frontera, a town perched on a rocky hill overlooking the Guadalete River. From there, travelers can explore a string of picturesque villages such as Algar, Espera, Bornos, Prado del Rey, Villamartin, Puerto Serrano, Algodonales, Torre Alhaquime, Olvera, Alcala del Valle, El Gastor, Setenil, Grazalema, Zahara de la Sierra, Benaocaz, Ubrique, Villaluenga del Rosario and el Bosque.

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The Roman Theatre of Cádiz

The Roman Theatre of Cádiz

The Roman Theatre of Cádiz (Gades) was “rediscovered” in 1980 when some old foundry workshops were being demolished. Until then, it had remained hidden. Cádiz, due to lack of space, has always had a habit of building on top of previously constructed buildings. Nowadays, modern buildings such as the municipal nursery that borders the theater, … Read more

The Alameda Apodaca y Marqués de Comillas

The Alameda Apodaca y Marqués de Comillas

The Alameda Apodaca y Marqués de Comillas is a beautiful promenade in Cádiz that borders the historic city center to the south and faces the bay of Cádiz and nearby towns like El Puerto de Santa María and Rota. The promenade is landscaped in a romantic style with a linear layout marked by the regionalist style of the early 20th century, featuring glazed ceramics from Seville and wrought iron on benches and lampposts.

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