There are plenty of reasons why Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world, and one reason we are all well aware of is being home to football teams. But, let’s be real, football alone can’t justify the money you spend on your trip to Spain, and you must do what a tourist is supposed to do, explore Spain to witness its nature, history, culture, architecture, and food.
While the modern and ancient architecture are best displayed in Barcelona, the amalgamation of deep-rooted history and nature’s bliss reflect its best composition in Andalusia. Book an Andalusia tour package and ensure to include some of the fairy-tale white village in your itinerary.
Zahara de la Sierra
Located in the Cadiz Province of Andalusia, Zahara de la Sierra is famous for its whitewashed houses. Sitting on the top of a hill, the surrounding view of nature and lush greenery create a gorgeous backdrop against the whitewashed houses. The origin of the village suggests that it was once a part of the Muslim establishment and a Moorish castle is evidence of this. Another important landmark is the Church of Santa Maria de la Mesa. A visit to this village will take you to the time when you wished to have never gone into oblivion.
Montefrío
Located in the Garnada Province, which in itself is a picturesque beauty, Montefrio is famous for its vivid landscaped combined with rich history. It once served as the frontier fortress back in the 15th century. Also sitting on a rocky cliff, the village houses the remains of a Moorish castle suggesting its history with Muslim establishment. The surrounding view of the olive groves and lush greenery showcase the bliss of nature in its best.
Ronda
Located in Malaga Province, Ronda dates back to the 6th century, making it one of the oldest in Andalusia. Though it boasts city life majorly, it still has its hold on the whitewashed village charm. The famous and grand El Tajo gorge divides the village and also houses the famous Plaza de Toros de Ronda, the oldest bull arena, establishing its connection to Spain’s ancient culture of bullfighting. Arab baths Banos Arabes is also quite famous in Ronda and educates visitors about its connection with Muslims.
Whitewashed villages of Andalusia have gained quite fame in recent times because of their serene landscaped and tranquil vibes. If you too have grown tired of city lives and their chaotic vibes, this is the right time to shift your focus to places more prominent.
