So glad we spent the night here - did an evening walk up to the castle and the authentic Moorish castle/complex which is well worth it. The town itself is beautiful and perched up on a hill. It won't take long to see the whole town but with views down to the lake and the spectacular drive on the local highway through the mountains, it was worth it! I recommend the approach from the south on the more rural road if it's not icy (it was like 110 degrees during our stay!).

During our stay in Cadiz, we organised a full day out to drive and explore the many white towns and villages of Andalucia. We visited Zahara de la Sierra, a hidden gem off the beaten track. This small village with its delightful white washed houses along cobbled lanes, sits below the hilltop where a castle stands in prime position looking out over the valley below. Breathtaking views.

This is a small white village on a hill. There is a water reservoir at the bottom which was almost empty at the time of writing. Try and get there early as it does become crowded and parking is very difficult. Nevertheless it is a pleasant place for a walk with good views from the town hall square.

We had the privilege of visiting Zahara for a couple of hours in November. This was part of a private tour that we took out of Seville to Ronda. The company we used was booked via Trip Advisor with a company Naturanda Turismo Ambiental. Getting here was very interesting as the road were pretty curvy to the top. He actually had one person who gets car sick sit in the front of the van. Parking up top is a challenge to say the least. Small church which was nice to visit. The views are spectacular. Just such a quaint village that was pretty empty when we got there but there was a fair number of tourists by the time we left. If you have any way of getting there, I would definitely make the effort to visit. Loved our visit. Enjoy.