About the Region

Alcalá de los Gazules from the Moorish "Qalat al Yazula" or Castle of the Gazules has a long and interesting history. Alcalá is the Capital town of the Alcornocales Natural Park, which is named after the cork oaks, which fill the forest and are still harvested today. As a 'Pueblo Blanco' (white village) it has remained largely unchanged and has been given 'Historic Artistic' status.

The town is ideally situated for access to the mountains and the beautiful beaches of the Costa de la Luz and offers activities from horse riding to water sports, golf, bird watching, walking, etc. It is a nature lover's paradise.

The town hosts an International Classic Music festival and is on the Gourmands Ruta de Tapas, which links villages famed for bull rearing and fighting. We have a spring and autumn bull run through the town. There are also many important religious festivals offering spectacular scenes for both photographers and artists alike, especially the local Feria (August), Semana Santa (Easter) and the Romeria (Sept). The narrow winding streets and plazas offer many bars and restaurants and the usual amenities which are all within walking distance of the house.

Other places of interest such as Jerez, Cadiz, Seville and Gibraltar are all close by. Seville the furthest away is a 1-½ hour drive or 2 hours on the bus. Jerez is the nearest, a 40 minute drive or an hour on the bus (buses from Alcala).

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