Setenil de las Bodegas, the Andalusian village whose houses hug the rock
The narrow streets of this village, in the province of Cadiz, bear witness to a history spanning five thousand years. A guided tour in the company of the daily newspaper “La Vanguardia,” charmed by the magic of this small town shaped, among others, by the Nasrid dynasty.
Setenil de las Bodegas is not only one of the most beautiful stops on the famous route of the white villages of Cadiz and Malaga , but also one of the most original, since the village literally clings to the rock.
A vestige of the first Andalusian cave dwellings, Setenil de las Bodegas carries its history inscribed in its facades and roofs: Neolithic, Roman presence (the colony of Laccipa) and Muslim (the old fortress of Xatanil), forming a mosaic of influences which, today, invite visitors to look up and be fascinated by its landscape.
Every September, the province of Cádiz comes alive for the grape harvest festivals. The beaches become more inviting, and many tourists treat themselves to a peaceful getaway before returning to their daily routines. Setenil de las Bodegas is ideal for easing into autumn and enjoying a bucolic weekend amidst villages bathed in dazzling white and idyllic bodegas (wineries).
Famous for its urban grid, a listed heritage site since 1985 and carved into the fault line of the Guadalporcún River, Setenil is located at an altitude of 640 meters and is accessible from other tourist sites such as Ronda (19.9 kilometers away), M
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