Grazalema

Grazalema is a mountain settlement in Sierra de Grazalema that sits at 812 meters elevation, with whitewashed houses arranged tightly around narrow lanes and plazas. Limestone peaks encircle the village closely, dominating the surrounding landscape.

The settlement traces back to a Roman villa called Lacidulia, but was later refounded in the 8th century by North African settlers who named it Raisa lami Suli. This mixing of cultures marked the village's early history.

The village keeps its wool-making traditions alive through workshops where craftspeople weave blankets and ponchos by hand. This craft work shapes daily life and remains central to the community's identity.

The tourist office at the main plaza hands out maps and provides information about the park and access to walking routes. Shops throughout the village sell local handcrafted items like leather goods and pottery.

The mountains encircling the village act as a natural barrier that traps Atlantic weather systems, creating unusually heavy rainfall. This makes the area one of the wettest zones in southern Spain.

Location: Cádiz Province

Capital city: Grazalema

Elevation above the sea: 812 m

Part of: Arcos de la Frontera notary district, Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Sierra de Cádiz, Sierra de Cádiz

Shares border with: Villaluenga del Rosario, Benaocaz, El Bosque, Prado del Rey, Zahara de la Sierra, El Gastor, Ronda, Montejaque, Montecorto

Website: http://grazalema.es

GPS coordinates: 36.75864,-5.36924

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:33