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Discover the best places to see in Setenil de las Bodegas
One of the best secret destinations in all of Europe
Setenil de las Bodegas is one of the most beautiful and interesting towns in Spain, with the main attraction being the way in which the town was built.
This town was built under a stone, which owes its formation thanks to the Guadalpocún River; where the locals have used the natural form of the rock, to build their houses and buildings.
It is a town located in Cádiz, Andalusia; besides being, one of the so-called Andalusian White Towns.
The Spanish White Towns consist of a route of several Cadiz tourist towns, which stand out for their beauty, peculiarities and history, which manage to attract thousands of tourists annually.
To find out which are the essential sites in this magical town, continue reading this travel guide.
Top 7 of the best things to see and do in Setenil de las Bodegas
1. Andalusia Square
One of the main tourist attractions in Setenil de las Bodegas, without a doubt, is its Plaza de Andalucía, a place where you can taste the best of Andalusian cuisine, or have a drink, if you prefer.
To get to the square, you only have to cross Cueva Sombra Street, going up a hill, through its beautiful cobbled streets, with the mountains and gorges around it as the main view.
Very close to the Plaza de Andalucía is the tourist office, one of the places you should visit, since in addition to having an interesting architectural structure; its officials will update you on the best things to do in Setenil de las Bodegas.
2. Castle of Setenil de las Bodegas
The Setenil de las Bodegas Castle, or Nazarí Castle, as it is also known, was the Muslim fortress that defended this town from the 12th to 13th centuries, approximately, until it was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in September. of the year 1484.
Currently, the Castle houses the tourist office ; however, you can visit the famous Torreón del Homenaje, or the beautiful Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación church, which are part of this castle complex.
3. Tribute Tower
The Torreón del Homenaje is the last vestige of the Muslim fortress that was erected in this town; counting also has a cistern, which you should visit when you pass through this tower.
The tower has three different levels, which had different uses in medieval times. The first level can be entered from an exterior door, but the upper two levels can only be entered via internal stairs.
The cistern is another of the obligatory visits in Setenil, where you will be able to see the place where rainwater was kept, which supplied the inhabitants of this Muslim fortress.
Currently, the Torreón del Homenaje and its cistern are part of a local museum. The Torreón del Homenaje is one of the main curiosities to see in this town.
4. Sun Cave Street
Cueva Sol Street is one of the central points of tourism, in Setenil de las Bodegas, thanks to its souvenir and curio shops, along with the bars, restaurants or houses, which were built under the stone.
It owes its name to the fact that it is a place where you can enjoy the sunlight, being particularly attractive to eat or have a drink, observing the majestic landscape.
If you want to understand the charm of Setenil de las Bodegas, Calle Cueva Sol is one of its essential places.
5. Shadow Cave Street
If Calle Cueva Sol is where sunlight enters, Calle Cueva Sombra is quite the opposite, since it is a street built under stone, where no sunlight enters.
In Calle Cueva Sombra, there are also several of the most important gastronomic destinations, where in addition to the traditional bars or restaurants, you can visit numerous places where they serve desserts, such as candy stores, ice cream parlors, etc.
6. The viewpoints of Setenil de las Bodegas
Setenil de las Bodegas is a town that must be seen from above, for this reason, the city offers several viewpoints to enjoy the view, where you will appreciate the majesty and beauty of this beautiful White Town of Spain.
Some of the best viewpoints that you can visit are the following:
Mirador del Carmen : From this point, you can see a large part of the city. You will have to climb 93 steps, but when you arrive, you will find excellent restaurants and the impressive view of the city.
Mirador de los Reyes Católicos : This is one of the best viewpoints in the town, as it allows you to see all the towns in this Spanish town.
Olvera road viewpoint : if you take the Olvera road when leaving Setenil de las Bodegas, you can say goodbye to the city observing it, for the last time, from the viewpoint of this road.
7. Hiking trails
In the surroundings of Setenil de las Bodegas, you can enjoy some excellent hiking trails, where in addition to walking a little, you will delight your eyes with beautiful landscapes, which will make you better understand the magic of Spain.
Next, we will show you some of the most visited hiking trails:
Bandoleros Route : It has a great scenic beauty, which also offers the attraction of being a fairly simple road, which will culminate in the ruins of the Roman city of Acinipo.
Route of the Mills : it is one of the most visited, although it does not mean that you will find many people; It runs along the tributary of the Guadalporcún River, in a stream called Los Molinos.
Traveler's Route : The Traveler's Route will offer you excellent views of Setenil de las Bodegas. This hiking trail was, during the 18th and 19th centuries, an important commercial route, whose main attraction is the beauty of its trees.
These have been the most important places, what to see in Setenil de las Bodegas, a town full of curiosities, beauty and unmissable tourist attractions.
