Travel guide to Alcala de los Gazules

Our travel guide to Alcala de los Gazules

Alcala de los Gazules is a beautiful Andalusian city, with steep and whitewashed streets that lead to wide squares. Its old town was declared “Historic-Artistic Site” and is part of the Route of the Bull.

It is a good starting point to go into the Los Alcornocales Natural Park. This is an ideal setting to enjoy nature and active tourism activities. Thanks to this Travel Guide to Alcalá de los Gazules you can find all the activities and the best travel tips for your trip.

There is evidence of human presence in the area since the Paleolithic. You can visit important archaeological sites here: rock engravings in the Laja de los Hierros site, the remains of the (Visigoth) Lascutana Tower at the Mesa del Esparragal site, the Roman deposits of la Salada and the remains of the Roman bridge located above the Barbate River.

Of the fortifications of the Middle Ages, the castle still remains (13th to 16th centuries), of which only the tower is preserved, some wall canvases and the Puerta de la Villa. In Plaza de San Jorge, better known as Plaza Alta, you will find the Main Church of San Jorge and the Casa del Cabildo. In addition to its fountains of Arab origin, you should also visit the Pozo de Arriba, Pozo de Enmedio and Pozo de Abajo, the Convent of Santa Clara, the former Convent of Santo Domingo and the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de los Santos, where a popular pilgrimage is celebrated every year.

It is very interesting to make an excursion to the Sierra del Aljibe and to climb to its highest peak, from which beautiful panoramic views are contemplated. There is a great amount of roe deer, deer and different species of birds, vultures and eagles, among other species. El Picacho Recreational Area is very close to the town​​, which has a nature classroom, camping area and shelter.

Main Activities: Active Tourism, Nature, History
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