The route to the White Villages runs along the ancient border that separated the Christian kingdoms of Castile and Granada (Al Andalus). We will cross the province of Seville and visit the picturesque White Villages.

What is included

Transport from​/​to Seville Professional Guide Guided tour of the white villages: Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema and Ronda Entrance to a traditional Oil mill Our tours are in Spanish & English Meeting point Naturanda Tourist Office in Calle Rastro 12 at 9:00 am

Itinerary

From Seville, we will cross several types of landscape: the Andalusian countryside where we will see the castle of Aguzaderas, and then we will enter an increasingly mountainous landscape. Our first stop will be an oil mill, where you will learn about the extraction and elaboration of olive oil in the traditional way, a fundamental product in the history and gastronomy of Andalusia. Also in this oil mill we will do an oil tasting. You will have the opportunity to taste one of the best extra virgin olive oils of the area. Afterwards we will visit the white village of Zahara de la Sierra. Its surprising location will leave you speechless. We will walk through its narrow streets, enjoy wonderful views and learn a little more about the history of Andalucia through its past. The excursion continues to the mountainous area of the Sierra de Grazalema, an area of extraordinary gastronomic, scenic, geological and botanical interest. Grazalema has a natural environment where two autochthonous species stand out: a fir tree called Pinsapo and a species of goat called payoya from which one of the great delicacies of Andalusia is extracted: payoyo cheese. Due to the gastronomic quality of this area. Grazalema is the place where we will stop for lunch. The guide will give you all the necessary recommendations about typical foods, as well as places in Grazalema where you can enjoy them, to make your stop here a gastronomic experience. In Grazalema, as well as tasting some of the great delicacies of this area, you can enjoy a stroll on your own through its narrow, whitewashed streets, as well as its breathtaking views of the mountains. On many days it is possible to spot ravens and golden eagles soaring in the sky. Finally, we will move on to the romantic town of Ronda, the largest town in the region. We will arrive in Ronda through one of the largest Natural Parks in Spain: the cork oak forests; a journey through cork oaks where you will learn about this tree and the cork industry. Afterwards, the impressive views of the Ronda mountain range will appear. Before arriving, our guide will explain the most important historical and cultural details of Ronda, as well as its main monuments: Plaza de Toros, Alameda, Paseo de los Toreros, the Tajo and the famous Puente Nuevo. Once in Ronda, your guide will offer you all the necessary guidelines and tips so that you can explore the city on your own and make the best use of this time. Once our visit to Ronda is over, we will head back to Seville.