What makes the whitewashed villages of Andalusia so special?
The white villages of Andalusia are so named because they have characteristic whitewashed exteriors. Village houses are traditionally whitewashed with red tiles on the roofs. The houses have a uniform tone and a traditional Spanish-Moorish architectural style that produces beautiful landscapes. The sloping, narrow and winding alleys, the beautiful squares and the blooming of flowers, the beauty of the landscapes make the villages the best places to enjoy the holidays.
The white villages of Andalusia are the beautiful icons of the southern region of Spain and its rich history and culture. If you really want to enjoy the beauty of the villages, you can start a tour of the impressive villages of Pampaneira and Capileira in the Alpujarra. You can also stop at places like the quiet town of Bubion. Try to visit Ronda, which is one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Andalusia. The road from Algodonales near Cádiz to Ronda is considered one of the most interesting and beautiful routes in southern Spain. You can see beautiful mountains, river valleys and lakes. In spring, you can see a beautiful landscape full of wildflowers and orange and lemon trees. As you pass through the villages, you will see whitewashed houses nestled in the folds of the landscape.
Each town in Andalusia celebrates its annual festival. You can enjoy fireworks, music, religious parades of local saints, traditional dishes and wine offered at festivals. If you’re short on time, you can stop in the charming towns of Istán and Benahavis. The villages offer beautiful countryside landscapes in the foothills of the Serranía de Ronda. In ten minutes, from the center of Marbella, you can reach the largest town of Ojén.
Ronda is the most important town of the white towns. On the western side of town, you can see the green valley below and a row of mountain ranges. The most beautiful site is the Puente Nuevo, which is a beautiful stone structure and was built in the 18th century. If you travel west from here, you will arrive in the country of the Serranía de Ronda, which is a region of deep blue skies, forested mountains, river valleys, waterfalls, mountain streams, and white villages.
Each town is special because of the cliff houses that stand out. The charming town of Zahara de la Sierra has a large lake and Ubrique is popular for its leather goods that are exported all over the world. From here, you can head south to Jimena de la Frontera, famous for its mushroom and deer rut in the fall, and the spectacular Gaucín and Casares, which are close to the coast and popular with tourists.
There are many more Andalusian areas and towns to explore, but the white villages of Andalusia offer a wonderful stay in the world. In half an hour you reach ancient Andalusia. If you prefer blue to white, you can visit the charming artists’ village of Genalguacil. The roads to the white villages are beautiful trails that go through many villages.