We are sure that you have heard or even personally visited some of the wonderful beaches in our province. Oh, blessed be the sun and beach tourism! But, have you ever tried rural tourism in Cadiz? Keep reading and discover why you have to pack and visit this province of Andalusia. You just have to relax. Cadiz will take care of everything else.
Rural tourism in Cadiz. OK, but… where?
Grazalema, Zahara de la Sierra, Arcos de la Frontera, Ubrique, El Bosque, Olvera, El Gastor. Setenil de las Bodegas, Benaocaz, Prado del Rey, Villaluenga del Rosario, Algodonales. Villamartin, Benamahoma, Bornos, Algar, Alcala del Valle, Espera and Torre Alhaquime. These are the towns that make up Sierra de Cadiz where you will be able to appreciate the uniqueness and richness of our nature.
Nature at its best
On the one hand, we have the Alcornocales Natural Park. It is an impressive extension that covers 16 municipalities in Cadiz, such as Arcos de la Frontera, Benaocaz, El Bosque, Ubrique or Medina Sidonia. Its name is based on the fact that this Natural Park hosts the largest “alcornocal” (cork oak) mass in Spain. This park is home to impressive fauna and flora with large ecological and scenic richness. In Los Alcornocales you will find streams, reservoirs, rivers, gorges, laurel forests, birds of prey, mongooses and a very long etcetera. Plant and animal species, and all kinds of impressive natural landscapes.
On the other hand, we have Sierra de Grazalema, one of the places with the highest ecological value in Andalusia. Sierra de Grazalema is characterized by having the wettest climate in the entire peninsula. Its caves, caverns and gorges, together with an extremely particular flora and fauna of incalculable environmental value, turn it into an incomparable natural setting. Algodonales, Benaocaz, El Bosque, El Gastor, Grazalema, Prado del Rey, Villaluenga del Rosario, Ubrique and Zahara de la Sierra make up this natural park.
The White Village Route
Without a doubt, one of the main tourist attractions of the rural Cadiz is this route. The 19 towns that comprise it are characterized by their white walls, their labyrinthine and narrow alleys with cobblestone floors, their squares and fountains and the flowerpots hanging on the walls. Villages marked by a strong Andalusian past, with an impressive tradition and character, and with unmatched beauty and uniqueness.
The Route of the Bull
Within rural tourism in Cadiz, we also have this route that goes through different inland towns where the Spanish Fighting Bull and retinto breeds live freely. In regions like La Janda, La Campiña de Jerez and Campo de Gibraltar stockbreeding is an essential part of its economic activity. Proof is the number of livestock routes, farms and pasture extensions that they have in these regions. A spectacular picture for lovers of the fighting bull, who can observe these animals in the tranquillity of their natural habitat, key due to its ecological and scenic richness. Alcala de los Gazules, Jimena de la Frontera, Vejer de la Frontera, San Jose del Valle, Medina Sidonia or Benalup-Casas Viejas are some of the towns that you can visit on this route.
Rural tourism in Cadiz in the most active way
Hunting mushrooms, paragliding, hiking, routes by bicycle, routes by 4×4, multi-adventure activities. Archery, canyoning, adventure sports, kayak, climbing, horseback riding. Visits to farms or any other activity in the middle of nature that you can think of is possible in Sierra de Cadiz. A totally different way of doing rural tourism in Cadiz. Fun and learning of this medium are guaranteed!
A taste of tradition
One of the great pleasures of rural tourism is being able to try the wide range of local products and recipes from the inland municipalities. 
Payoyo cheese, olive oils from the mountains, retinto meats, hunt meats, sausages. Sweets such as the amarguillos, alfajores or nougat. Stews, casseroles, meats in its sauce such as deer or oxtail. Tradition prevails in this endless stream of recipes and products. Dozens of generations guarantee the most authentic flavour of the mountains.
The beauty of waking up surrounded by mountains
Of course, we have a wide variety of charming accommodations so that your rural tourism experience in Cadiz becomes unmatched. Hostels, hotels, farmhouses, houses and apartments await you in the almost twenty towns that make up Sierra de Cadiz. Stay in the heart of nature, in the Old Town or the surrounding areas of these rural towns.
Breathtaking views, overwhelming peace and the care and tradition of the rural life await you.
