The White Towns of Andalusia: Private Day Trip from Cádiz The White Towns of Andalusia: Private Day Trip
ID: GYG73916-103938
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the White Towns of Andalusia in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Admire the dazzling whitewashed walls and red or brown tiled roofs.
The White Towns of Andalusia are a series of villages in southern Spain located mostly within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. All of the villages are characterized by their whitewashed houses with red or brown tiled roofs. This private 8-hour tour begins with hotel pick-up in Cádiz.
It is said that the houses are painted white to ward off the intense summer heat that affects the region. Historically, the darkest houses and those with poor air circulation had to be whitewashed by painters who had survived the bubonic plague.
Lime mixed with water produces heat that kills microorganism. As a result, people living in villages whose houses were whitewashed escaped more diseases than those who did not.
Although times have changed, the tradition is still alive and houses continued to be whitewashed as needed.
Highlights
- Enjoy a day trip to the Sierra Grazalema Natural Park
- Admire the White Towns of Andalusia on your choice of itineraries
- Learn about the history of Andalusia’s whitewashed houses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Transportation from hotels in Cádiz, Jerez, Chiclana, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Rota and El Puerto de Santa María
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
