Lovely White Villages of Cadiz
Cadiz is located in the south of Spain bordered almost completely by water. The city is characterized by narrow streets, open squares, magnificent churches and a lively atmosphere that all compliment to the splendor of the Cadiz bay. And Tourists and visitors always leave an exceptional impression on the city’s Carnival celebration. The picturesque sites and the charming old central quarter dates back to 18th century, which is the golden period in the history of this city. The buildings and monuments are evidences of fine architecture. The Moorish influence of the old style draws the attention of everyone with its cobbled streets and small squares, lovely parks and pretty sceneries all enhanced by the gorgeous sight of the bay.
The white villages of Cadiz are popularly known – the Sierra de Cadiz made up by nineteen towns. The region has many historical, natural, anthropological and environmental resources. The whiteness of its streets and dwellings are more generally pronounced by the brightness of its surroundings, truly unparalleled. And so are the town’s locations and the greenness of its ordinary spaces. Sierra de Cadiz no doubt has striking natural factors, with its gorgeous landscape and all of its history. Sauntering the place you will see traces of old settlements, villages, towns and cities that reveal a rich and significant cultural legacy coupled with unspoiled beauty and blooming charm, no wonder why many have taken the place as a permanent home and refuge. On the other hand, everything nice about Cadiz is owed to the people who are respectful to its heritage. It is particularly separated by three secondary routes based on its three historical periods; Prehistoric, Roman-Iberian and the Medieval, in which la Sierra benefited largely from its considerable historic eminence. Anyway, besides the archaeological resources, two remarkable natural parks are also born in the area. These are Grazalema and Los Alcornocales. The former is located between the provinces of Cadiz and Malaga while the latter is situated between the Sierra de Grazalema and Punta de Tarifa. Los Alcornocales is famous of it being the “kingdom of the cork oak” which is the most crucial formation on the Iberian Peninsula. Anyone vacationing in Cadiz will undoubtedly have a lasting time living the white villages and exploring extraordinary natural parks.