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Former Church of Santa Maria de la Mesa
At the present time the only thing that stands out is the tower built of irregular rigging with brick courses at differe
Andalucía / Cádiz
CádizAndalucía
Zahara de la Sierra
CádizAndalucíaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
511m
ALTITUDE
S. XIII
CASTLE
1.400
INHABITANTS
NAZARÍ
ORIGEN
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
ruinas consolidadas · S. XIII · Open to visitors
Nasrid castle
Keep tower
ruinas · S. XIII-XV
Notable church
barroca · S. XVII-XVIII · Open to visitors
Santa María de la Mesa
Heritage fountain
S. XVI-XX
Monumental gate or arch
S. XV · Open to visitors
Town Arch
National Historic Site
historical site
Visitable cave
natural
Natural / national park
Sierra de Grazalema
By a lake or reservoir
Gorge / Canyon
Natural pools
ruta corta
La Playita de Arroyomolinos
White village
White Villages Route
Movie village (film locations)
Fair: The darkest light (2022) - series
Flower-covered balconies
whitewashed balconies
Accessibility
total
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Film locations
- Fair: The darkest light(2022)Series
Zahara de la Sierra, located in the Natural Park of Sierra de Grazalema.
"In the heart of the Natural Park of the Sierra de Grazalema, with a surface area of 71.30 square kilometers, in the northeastern corner of the province of Cadiz, is located Zahara de la Sierra on the slopes of the Sierra del Jaral, in the "Route of the White Villages", from which we can see magnificent views of its surroundings: To the north, Algodonales and Sierra de Líjar; to the west, the stream of Bocaleones and Sierra Margarita (Prado del Rey and El Bosque); to the south, Arroyomolinos, Monte Prieto, Sierra Blanquilla - puerto de las Palomas- and Sierra del Pinar (Grazalema); and to the
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What to see
Places of interest
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Medieval Village
XIII to XV centuries. There are few remains left of the ancient medieval village of Zahara de la Sierra so that we can g
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Santa María de la Mesa Church
XVII Century. It was finished in 1755 under the direction of the sculptor architect Antonio Matías de Figueroa, being bu
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Clock Tower
XVI century. Attached to the hermitage of San Juan de Letran and as the only remnant of the old hermitage, stands the po
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Historical Complex
Zahara de la Sierra has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site since 1983, justified by its rich past, which is evident
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Chapel of St. John Lateran
XX Century. Small church built in 1958, on the site occupied by the former hermitage of the same name. Of a single and w
What to do in Zahara de la Sierra
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
ROUTE
Route of the Infinite White Villages passing through Zahara de la Sierra
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
Discover Zahara de la Sierra: A Historical and Natural Treasure Among the Mountains of Cádiz
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What to do
Experiences by category
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Zahara de la Sierra is located in Cádiz, Andalucía.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Zahara de la Sierra.
Overnight parking CA-9104 - reservoir viewpoint
Free overnight stay10 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Zahara de la Sierra Town Hall
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Do not confuse this with Zahara de los Atunes, on the coast of Cádiz: this area is located in Zahara de la Sierra, in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema. There is no municipal dump site here; Algodonales (~9 km away, in another municipality) has a free, fully equipped dump site.
- Access:
- CA-9104 ascent to the village, esplanade overlooking the reservoir of Zahara-El Gastor. Overnight stay in the outskirts of the village; DO NOT enter the town with AC (narrow streets). Fountain without hose thread.
- Phone:
- +34 956 130 001
Andalucía Avenue Esplanade - Guardia Civil
Free overnight stay10 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Zahara de la Sierra Town Hall
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Flat and safe alternative ~10 min walk from downtown. El Gallo restaurant and supermarkets nearby. No emptying.
- Access:
- Av. Andalucía 7, ground esplanade under the Guardia Civil post. Recommended by the Guardia Civil for overnight stay; viable access up to ~7.5 m. DO NOT continue 100 m beyond (AC prohibited).
- Phone:
- +34 956 130 001
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(14 puntos)
A 0.1 kmRápido · 22 kW
EndesaAvenida de AndalucíaA 4.3 kmLento · 2.3 kW
Casa La ParraAlgodonales, AlgodonalesA 4.7 kmUltra-rápido · 50 kW
EndesaAlgodonales, AlgodonalesDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
