Villaluenga del Rosario

Villaluenga del Rosario is a settlement in the Sierra de Cádiz that sits at the base of El Navazo mountain at approximately 858 meters elevation. White houses cluster tightly along steep, winding streets that trace the slopes of the surrounding terrain.

The settlement came under Muslim control in 716 and remained so until 1485, when Don Rodrigo Ponce de León captured it during the Christian reconquest. This turning point shifted the place under Christian rule and shaped its subsequent development.

The cheese festival each April draws producers who share their creations and invite visitors to taste regional varieties. This celebration reflects how deeply cheese-making is woven into the everyday life and identity of those who live here.

The area holds over 60 caves and three major chasms that offer many chances for cave exploration and rock climbing. Visitors should prepare appropriate gear and local guidance for these activities.

Local artisans produce payoyo cheese from the milk of native goats using methods established in the late 1900s. This cheese remains central to the regional food culture and shows how traditional skills stay alive in daily practice.

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: December 6, 2025 16:02