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If Andalucía had a fairytale setting, Zahara de la Sierra would be it. Tucked high in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, this whitewashed village spills down the mountainside below a crumbling Moorish castle that once kept watch over the entire valley. The views? Unreal—lake, mountains, olive groves, all in one sweep.
Founded during the Moorish era, Zahara’s strategic cliffside location made it a key fortress town during centuries of conflict between Muslim and Christian kingdoms. Today, it’s all slow-living and scenic strolls through cobbled lanes. Romantic? Absolutely. Kid-friendly? Definitely—there’s even a little artificial beach by the reservoir that’s perfect for a summer dip.
Come in May for Corpus Christi, when the whole village transforms into a living tapestry of flowers, greenery, and tradition. It’s one of the most elaborate celebrations in Spain, with locals turning their homes and streets into altars. You’ll leave sun-kissed, history-fed, and probably wondering how soon you can come back.