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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 (EN)
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
castillo nazarí
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
MEDIEVAL
Arco de la Villa
Baroque gem
S. XVI-XX · Open to visitors
National Historic Site
conjunto histórico
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
Ruta Pueblos Blancos
Flower-covered balconies
balcones encalados
Accessibility
total
Zahara, 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 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 east, the roc
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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 so that we can get an idea of
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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 has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site since 1983, justified by its rich past, which is evident in its monume
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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
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
ROUTE
Route of the Infinite White Villages passing through Zahara
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
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Zahara is located in Cádiz, Andalucía.
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