Where we stayed: Alcala de las Gazules

The town has a population of about 5000. It is situated on top of a hill where it was built centuries ago to enable the inhabitants to defend themselves from the invading moors. Since there is no longer a need for defense, the town has expanded downwards and outwards. The character of the original city is beautiffuly maintained. The homes are all painted white, the streets are narrow cobblestone and very steep.

The roads in and out of the city are steep and winding, but well-maintained.

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