Alcalá del Valle

Alcalá del Valle is a municipality in Cádiz Province that spreads across a valley crossed by multiple streams and bordered by the Sierra de Mollina mountains and the Guadalporcún river. The landscape shows these geographic features clearly, with water and mountain terrain shaping the terrain throughout.

The region was settled in prehistoric times, as shown by three dolmens arranged in a circle at Dehesa del Tomillo. These megalithic structures indicate early human communities in the Sierra Gaditana.

The baroque Iglesia de Santa María del Valle, built across the 17th and 18th centuries, dominates the village with its three naves and stands as the main religious focal point. This church shows how faith shaped community life in this mountain region over the centuries.

The location connects Cádiz and Málaga provinces, offering access routes between the Costa de la Luz and Costa del Sol coasts. This position makes it a practical transit point between the two coastal regions.

The Fuente Grande spring retains its Moorish-era structure with five water pipes from that period. Below its surface lie Roman archaeological remains, revealing layers of different time periods.

GPS coordinates: 36.90441,-5.17208

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24