What to See in Benaocaz

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What to See in Benaocaz
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What to see in Benacoaz to spend an unforgettable holidays?

This beautiful village, located in the Cádiz Sierra and near the Alcornocales Natural Park and Grazalema Sierra, gets mixed with natural and urban spaces. Esta bonita villa se encuentra en la Sierra de Cádiz, próxima al Parque Natural de los Alcornocales y a la Sierra de Grazalema, donde los paisajes naturales se mezcla con el entorno urbano.

The Roman Road of Benacoaz, located in its outskirts, is a good way to get to know its history and culture. Para conocer su historia y cultura, se puede visitar la Calzada Romana de Benaocaz, la cual se encuentra en las afueras de la pedanía.

You can discover its unique hideouts like the Nasrid Quarter, the oldest and most interesting part of the town; the City hall, built in Baroque style; and the Tavizna o Aznalmara Castles, located at the top of a hill.

The Parroquia de San Pedro, la Ermita de San Blas, and the Ermita del Calvario are the religious buildings you can visit in this town an enjoy its magnificent architecture and landscapes that surround them.

Finish the cultural visit to Benacoaz by visiting the Centro de Exposiciones (Exhibition Centre) and the Ecomuseo Histórico (Historical Ecomuseum), where you’ll get to know the cultural and historical heritage of the town.

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Hermitage of El Calvario
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The Hermitage of El Calvario (Ermita del Calvario), in Benaocaz, is a religious building in the popular style. Its date of construction dates back to the beginning of the 18th century. Its simplicity is what most characterises it. A single white nave with a Bell Tower and the visual effect that makes its location look...

Nasrid District (Barrio Nazarí)
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The Barrio Nazarí (Nasrid District) is the oldest and most interesting part of Benaocaz. Of medieval origin, it is well preserved. Itt was one of the last areas of Muslim rule, not turning into Christian hands until the War of Granada. It consists of the ruins of old houses, some of them stately houses. Moreover,...

Benaocaz Town Hall
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The Benaocaz Town Hall is an interesting Baroque building divided into two floors with an Arab-tile roof. In its interior you will find an archive of historical documents from the 16th...

Roman Roads in Benaocaz
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The Roman Roads in Benaocaz (Calzada Romana) was the main route of the territory in old times. It took advantage of the natural pass way of the manga de Villaluenga. Connecting Ocuri (Ubrique) and Lacilbula (near Grazalema), it had a key role in communications. So, while walking the road, you can find interesting archaeological remains....

San Pedro Parish Church
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The San Pedro Parish Church, in Benaocaz, is a Renaissance-style building built on the remains of an ancient mosque and an Arabic minaret. It was used as a foundation for the Bell Tower. Inside, the Cristo de la Columna stands out. It is popularly known as “Amarrao” (tied up). You will also find the Crucified...

Benaocaz Historical Ecomuseum
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The Benaocaz Historical Ecomuseum allows you to learn about each of the historical stages and the relationship between man and nature during the era. In its galleries you can see pieces over 100,000 years old, as well as Roman and Medieval objects. It is an interesting experience where you can discover the highlights of the...

Hermitage of San Blas
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The Hermitage of San Blas, in Benaocaz, was built at the beginning of the 18th century. This building came to life thanks to popular donations received. It was reconstructed in 1924. Rectangular shaped, it is interesting to see how its walls are painted imitating architectural elements, such as altarpieces and...

Sierra de Grazalema
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The Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, which has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is one of the places with the greatest ecological value in Andalusia. This natural park, which records the highest rainfall rates in Spain, presents an indigenous fauna and flora of incalculable wealth. Its caves and gorges will delight lovers of...

Castle of Aznalmara
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The Castle of Aznalmara, also known as Castle of Tavizna, is situated on a hill that rises in the middle of a valley. It is around five hundred metres away from the Tavizna river. It belongs to Benaocaz. The fortress is now in ruins, although you can visit a huge inner ward. It was formerly...

Los Alcornocales
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With 170,000 hectares, Los Alcornocales Natural Park is crowned as the best preserved nature treasure in the province of Cádiz. Its enormous extension covers 16 municipalities of Cadiz; such as Arcos de la Frontera, Tarifa, Medina Sidonia, Ubrique, Los Barrios, Jimena de la Frontera and Jerez de la Frontera. Its name refers to the park’s...

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