Villaluenga del Rosario, Mountain village in Sierra de Cádiz, Spain
The settlement stretches along the base of El Navazo mountain at 858 meters elevation, featuring white houses and steep narrow streets.
The village remained under Muslim control from 716 until 1485, when Don Rodrigo Ponce de León captured it during the Christian reconquest.
The annual Feria del Queso cheese festival in April brings together producers, offering tastings, workshops, and regional music performances.
The area contains over 60 caves and three major chasms, providing extensive opportunities for spelunking and rock climbing activities.
Local artisans produce payoyo cheese from native goat milk, following methods established in 1996 that contribute to regional gastronomy.
Location: Cádiz Province
Capital city: Villaluenga del Rosario
Elevation above the sea: 858 m
Part of: districte notarial d'Arcos de la Frontera, Mancomunitat de Municipis de la Sierra de Cádiz, Sierra de Cádiz
Shares border with: Ubrique, Benaocaz, Grazalema, Montejaque, Benaoján, Cortes de la Frontera
Website: http://villaluengadelrosario.es
GPS coordinates: 36.69693,-5.38364
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:15
Andalusia offers many sites away from typical tourist routes. This southern region of Spain is home to ancient troglodyte dwellings in Guadix, mountain villages like Zahara de la Sierra perched around medieval castles, and natural parks such as Cabo de Gata-Níjar extending over 50 kilometers of coast. Geological formations include the red volcanic rocks of Riotinto, a result of 5,000 years of mining, and canyons housing 240 Bronze Age dolmens in Gorafe park. Villages like Setenil de las Bodegas feature unique architecture, with houses built beneath natural rock overhangs shaped by the Trejo River. The Castle of La Calahorra, built in 1509 at an altitude of 1200 meters, combines Spanish fortifications with Italian Renaissance decoration. Further north, Baños de la Encina hosts the Burgalimar Castle dating from 968, surrounded by extensive olive groves. These sites showcase different facets of Andalusian heritage, from prehistoric remains to Moorish inscriptions, in environments ranging from mountains to Mediterranean coastal zones.
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
3.9 km
Simancon Peak
4.2 km
Navazo Alto
1.5 km
Reloj Peak
4.2 km
Refugio Reloj
2.8 km
Acueducto de Villaluenga
564 m
El Chorrero
3.8 km
Pozo del Albarrabal
235 m
Sarcofago del Tejar
3.1 km
Casino de Villaluenga del Rosario
232 m
Lavadero de los Huertos
1.7 km
Plaza de toros de Villaluenga del Rosario
31 m
Fuente Allá
3.3 km
Villaluenga del Rosario town hall
328 m
Vivienda 0011
310 m
Fuente de los Caños
73 m
Ermita del Calvario
3.3 km
Fuente de los Arbolitos
662 m
Ermita de San Gregorio
105 m
Sepultura de la Giganta
6.1 km
Iglesia de San Miguel
205 m
Rincón Scout Cura Carlos
128 m
Sima de Villaluenga
326 m
Depósitos de Villaluenga
4.5 km
Sierra de los Pinos
7.2 km
Museo del Queso Payoyo
84 m
Fuente del Tejar
3.2 km
Vivienda 0009
205 mReviews
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