Today times have changed, but the tradition is still alive, somehow, marking the time to paint the facades ( "whitewashed"). So much so that in some pueblos blancos, you can paint the exteriors of homes without taxes." />
Today times have changed, but the tradition is still alive, somehow, marking the time to paint the facades ( "whitewashed"). So much so that in some pueblos blancos, you can paint the exteriors of homes without taxes." />
Today times have changed, but the tradition is still alive, somehow, marking the time to paint the facades ( "whitewashed"). So much so that in some pueblos blancos, you can paint the exteriors of homes without taxes." />

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*Private Day Trip* from Cádiz: The White Towns of Andalusia

Cádiz, Spain
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Enjoy a private tour to the White Towns of Andalusia.

The White Towns of Andalusia are a series of towns in southern Spain, mostly within Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. All of the villages are characterized by white washed walls and red or brown tiled roofs.

Some say that these villages paint the white house to ward off the intense summer heat that affects mainly the towns along the Sierra de Grazalema. But keep whitewashed houses is a very ancient custom in the Mediterranean to disinfect the environment in the plague epidemic period.

The lime mixed with water produces a high heat kill any microorganism. Therefore, people living in cities with houses "whitewashed" ended up escaping more disease than those who did not. 

Today times have changed, but the tradition is still alive, somehow, marking the time to paint the facades ( "whitewashed"). So much so that in some pueblos blancos, you can paint the exteriors of homes without taxes.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Plaza del Cabildo, Arcos de la Frontera Spain

Guided visit to Arcos de la Frontera city center

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Casco Urbano de Zahara de la Sierra, 11688 Zahara de la Sierra, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park Spain

Guided visit to Zahara de la Sierra city center

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mirador de Grazalema, 11610 Grazalema, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park Spain

Guided visit to Grazalema and stop for Lunch (not included)

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Guided visit to Zahara de la Sierra
  • Guided visit to Grazalema
  • Guided visit to Arcos de la Frontera

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, cap, bring drink, snacks, sunscreen.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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