View of the Whitwashed Andalusian Village of Zahara De La Sierra and Its Moorish Castle on the
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Dawn breaks in Zahara de la Sierra, in CĂĄdiz.A slow dawn in a parenthesis of white houses between mountains.The sky is clear, illuminated by the rays of sunlight that touch the silhouette of the castle rising. A few white clouds are outlined between the fleeting reflections of the village on the mirror of the reserve.. Minutes are eternal on the horizon of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.
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by Chris Chaplow The white village of Zahara de la Sierra has one of the most stunning settings in the province of Cadiz, if not the whole of Andalucia. As you drive on the A382 road, which links Arcos de la Frontera with Antequera, or the A376 from Seville to Ronda , you see a castle built on a rocky peak high above the turquoise waters of a lake.
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The picturesque white village of Zahara de la Sierra is in the province of Cadiz. It forms part of the famous Route of the White Villages. It is a village nestling on a beautiful rocky promontory, dominated by a 15th-century tower. This tower was built on the remains of a Moorish fortress.
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Throughout the 15th century, Zahara de la Sierra was on the northern frontier of the Muslim Kingdom. A network of outposts and fortresses helped defend this border with Zahara occupying a key strategic location.
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The Mediaeval Town of Zahara de la Sierra. 13th Century keep at Zahara de la Sierra. Ascending steeply the road takes you into the mediaeval town, largely built after the re-conquest of Zahara by Rodrigo Ponce de LeĂłn, Duke of Cadiz in 1483. This middle level is a maze of steep, narrow streets and a small square, Plaza Mayor. Parking is at a.
Zahara De La Sierra Castle, CĂĄdiz, AndalucĂa, Spain. Air Views Stock Photo Image of lookout
The Castle of Zahara de la Sierra is a castle located in Zahara de la Sierra, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
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Come with us to explore the Zahara de la Sierra castle, also known as the Torre del Homenaje. The walk to the top is exhilarating and the views make it worth your while. Note: The Castle is open 24 hours a day and is FREE of charge. Also read "Ten Things You Should Know About The Village of Zahara De La Sierra".
Castle of Zahara de la Sierra and Zahara de la Sierra village, a famous white village in Cadiz
Discover Zahara de la Sierra, one of the most beautiful white villages in CĂĄdiz, which offers everything from landscapes and history to art.and even a beach! CountriesĂ Destinos Agadir Alicante AlmerĂa Asturias Barcelona Bilbao Budapest CĂĄceres CĂĄdiz Cairo Casablanca Dominican Republic Dubai Fez Fuerteventura Girona Gran Canaria Granada Hamburg
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It has been the hollows of the quicialeras door. It is a two-story tower connected by a spiral barrel vault, each subdivided into four units open baidas vaults lined with bricks. The external emage of the top of the brick ledge is a product of the last restoration in the mid-eighties in the twentieth century.
Castle of Zahara de la Sierra and Zahara de la Sierra village, a famous "white village" in Cadiz
Located in the scenic foothills of the Sierra del Jaral, within walking distance of Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, it is a terrific place for sightseeing, hiking or birdwatching (Zahara is a very popular "twitcher" town). Table of Contents Map of Things to Do in Zahara de la Sierra Cadiz
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The Castle of Zahara de la Sierra ( Spanish: Castillo de Zahara de la Sierra) is a castle located in Zahara de la Sierra, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993. [citation needed] References [ edit] This article about a castle in Spain is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
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by Chris Chaplow Zahara was once described by the romantic British traveller Richard Ford, as a "Moorish eagle's nest - the castle (and town) date back to Moorish times. It was an ideal place to build a fortification located between Sevilla and Ronda and the earliest documented reference dates to 1282.
Homenaje Tower and Castle in the White Village of Zahara de la Sierra CĂĄdiz Andalusia Spain
Coordinates: 36°50.3âČN 5°23.4âČW Zahara de la Sierra is a municipality in the province of CĂĄdiz in the hills of Andalusia, southern Spain. It is perched on a mountain, overlooking a valley and a man-made lake formed by the dam that must be driven over to access the town.
Homenaje Tower and Castle in the White Village of Zahara de la Sierra CĂĄdiz Andalusia Spain
Zahara de la Sierra's Castle The most famous landmark is without doubt the 13C Nasrid Castle and lookout tower - the Torre del Homenaje. It is well worth the walk up there, to enjoy the ruins and the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The remains that are visible today, date from the 14th century.
Homenaje Tower and Castle in the White Village of Zahara de la Sierra CĂĄdiz Andalusia Spain
Zahara de la Sierra Castle is actually a six-hectare area on the rocky hill, known as the Villa Arabe or Villa Medieval; its crowning glory is the Homage Tower. The town was originally a Moorish outpost, overlooking the valley. Due to its position between Ronda and Seville, it was a perfect site for a castle to be built to serve as a fortress.