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| Zahara de la Sierra | ||
| region | Andalusia | |
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| Residents | 1.379 (2020) | |
| height | 500 m | |
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Zahara de la Sierra is an Andalusian white village in the province Cadiz.
background
The meaning of the name of the village is controversial. It is translated with citrus blossom "azahar", the female first name "Al Zahara" or with the brilliant. The small white village of Zahara de la Sierra is picturesquely situated on a mountain cone on the northern edge of the Sierra del Jaral. A reservoir, the Embalse de Zahara, spreads out at its feet. Behind the village, the Sierra de Jaral rises to an altitude of 1,300 m. Zahara de la Sierra is presumably a Roman foundation. In Moorish times, the place was more important because of its strategically important location and was a respected city. The village was revitalized by the Moors in the 8th century and fortified by a castle in the 12th century. In 1483 the Catholic kings conquered the town and cleared the way for further reconquests in Andalusia. From the castle ruins and the terrace below you have a beautiful view of the Embalse de Zahara and the countryside.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are Jerez de la Frontera, Malaga or Seville
In the street
From Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz or Arcos de la Frontera you can get to Zahara de la Sierra on the A382 in the direction of Antequera. From Seville you use the A376 to Ronda. Zahara de la Sierra is not on the main road, but coming from the west you can see the white village with the castle ruins on the right and you can then take a junction there.
Tourist Attractions
- Ruin of the castle. From the 12th century with a keep above the town with a fantastic view.
- Torre del Reloj. The clock tower from the 16th century received the clock in the previous century.
- Santa Maria de la Mesa church. The 17th century baroque church with a baroque altar was completed in 1755. The main front is baroque in pink marble.
activities
- horse riding
- Bathing in the Embalse de Zahara
- Corpus Christi. At Corpus Christi the citizens celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. They decorate the city with lots of green branches and flowers. There is a Corpus Christi procession. Street musicians with guitars play Seville songs and the citizens dance the traditional Seville dance, which every Andalusian can do more or less well.
shop
kitchen
- Restaurante al Lago. Specialty: trout.
- Meson la Escribos. Hearty cuisine.Price: main course € 8-12.
accommodation
- Hotel Arco de la Villa **. Tel.: 34 956 123 230. 16 double and one single rooms, air conditioning, TV, restaurant and cafeteria.
- Hostal Marqués de Zahara **. Tel.: 34 956 123 061. 10 double rooms.
- Hostal Los Tadeos **. A new building. 10 double rooms with air conditioning. Beautiful view.
Work
The population lives from agriculture. Many residents work in hotels or restaurants on the coast in summer and only live in Zahara in winter.
health
Practical advice
- Tourist information, Calle San Juan 1.
literature
Web links
The official tourism site in Spanish or English is: http://www.zaharadelasierra.es
