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Cadiz, Jerez or El Puerto: White Towns of Andalusia Day Trip

1. Cadiz, Jerez or El Puerto: White Towns of Andalusia Day Trip

Surround yourself with picture-perfect beauty, as you explore some of the most sublime villages in the whole of Spain. Navigate the winding streets of Arcos de la Frontera, and marvel at whitewashed facades adorned with brightly colored flowers. Experience the magic of an area steeped in Moorish history, and admire the emblematic monuments of the town. Revel in the scenery as you continue on to picturesque Grazalema, nestled in the heart of the Sierra de Cádiz. Explore the old town of Ubrique, situated between the Grazalema and Los Alcornocales parks. Wind your way through its medieval streets and quaint squares, and snap your camera at splendid fountains and flowers. Delve deep into Andalusian culture as you relax in a local restaurant to enjoy traditional food from the region.

From Cadiz: Private White Villages of Andalusia Day Trip

2. From Cadiz: Private White Villages of Andalusia Day Trip

Soak up the breathtaking beauty of three of Andalusia's white villages on this day trip from Cadiz. Admire the whitewashed houses and their colorful flowers in Arcos de la Frontera, Grazalema, and Ubrique. See the mountain landscapes and discover the traces of their Islamic past with your guide. After getting picked up from your hotel in Cadiz at a time of your choice, set out for your first stop of the day, Arcos de la Frontera. Take in views of the Andalusian countryside from the window along the way. Along the way, your guide will tell you more about the history and culture of the region. Wander through the narrow streets of Arcos de la Frontera with your guide to reach the old town, declared a Monument of Historical and Artistic Importance by the Spanish government. Here, admire the 15th-century castle and the remains of the walled enclosure and its palaces and stately homes. Continue towards Grazalema, a beautiful white village nestled in the heart of the Sierra de Cadiz. After a short walk around the village to take in the panoramic views of the valley, stop for lunch at a local restaurant to sample some Andalusian gastronomy (not included in tour cost). Your final stop of the day is Ubrique. Walk through its medieval old town with narrow streets and beautiful squares full of fountains and flowers. Learn more about the town's leather-making industry, which supplies the likes of Gucci and Louis Vuitton. At the end of the day, get dropped off back at your hotel in Cadiz.

From Cadiz: Ronda & Arcos de la Frontera Private Day Trip

3. From Cadiz: Ronda & Arcos de la Frontera Private Day Trip

Travel from Cadiz to the White Andalucía village to see the unique village perched on a cliff called Arcos de la Frontera Take a two hour tour of the town of Ronda and marvel at the 18th-century Puente Nuevo bridge. Be picked up from Cadiz. Stop at the white Andalusian village of arcos de la Frontera. Head to the picturesque town of Ronda which is famous for its river gorge known as El Tajo. See the Puente Nuevo bridge which spans the gorge. Tour the historic old town for two hours with a private guide. Start your walking tour at the town square, known as Plaza de España. Finish at Plaza de Toros Maestranza, which is one of the oldest bullrings in Spain. Have some free time to explore Ronda. Purchase lunch at a nice local restaurant or do some shopping before returning to Cadiz.

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Entertaining, beautiful little town in white and nice guide in English