From Cadiz: Private White Villages of Andalusia Day Trip
ID: GYG431728-777673
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover whitewashed houses, historic old towns, and mountainous landscapes on this day trip to Arcos de la Frontera, Grazalema, and Ubrique. Learn about their history and culture from your guide.
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.
Highlights
- Feast your eyes on the whitewashed houses and villages in the mountains of Cadiz
- Stop at a local restaurant to sample some traditional Andalusian gastronomy
- Immerse yourself in the region's vibrant and varied past with your guide's help
- See why Arcos de la Frontera is a Monument of Historical and Artistic Importance
- Learn about leather production in Ubrique, which supplies major fashion houses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.