Alcalá del Valle lies in the western part of the Serranía de Ronda, within the Ronda Depression, covering an area of 45.2 square kilometres. This village, a close neighbour to Málaga, sits 24 kilometres from Ronda and 155 kilometres from Cádiz. Due to its unique position within a depression and crisscrossed by several streams, Alcalá del Valle enjoys a slightly milder climate than the surrounding highlands. Traditionally a village of emigrants, Alcalá has recently experienced a revival with the introduction of new agricultural crops, encouraging locals to stay and invest in the area.

Clive Muir

I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain.

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