A Postcard view of Andalusia

Hey there! Ready for a drive? Get some soda and snacks and hit the gas, you have 1 hour and twenty minutes of driving ahead of you. The first part is the most boring, but I promise it's worth it. Just sing along with the car radio, and you will be at your first stop before you know it!

You can park your car here for free.

Welcome to the first Pueblo Blanco of today! You have arrived in Algodonales. It's a very cosy town with just around 6000 inhabitants. The main income source here is agriculture, but also agro-tourism and adventure tourism. If you want to experience how it is to fly, this is the place to be. There are a lot of skydiving companies around to have a go. But maybe save it for another day, because there is a lot to see on the ground as well.

In Algondales you will find different places with water fountains. The water comes from the Sierra de Líjar. You are now at Fuente Alta (the high fountain). There is also a Fuente Baja and a Fuente del Algarrobo. The last one you can find at called Altillo, next to the laundry store. Form Fuente Alta you have a great view over de surroundings. Also, you can have something to eat and drink at the Venta here, which is very cheap but good.

Fun fact: the church of this white village is not white as you can see. But the church of Santa Ana is one of the highlights in Algodonales. You will find it at the Plaza de la Constitución, in het centre. The church has been here since 1784 and is still in use. When you go in, you will see the beautiful statues and a nice organ. Outside you will find that every wall is heavily decorated and the tower of the church is simply spectacular to see.

Head back for your car to drive to the next spot. Time for lunch!

This is a great place to fill your stomach. You get lots of food for very little money. You can choose several dishes from the menu, but the staff is happy to recommend you typical Andalusian meals. Beware: this place is closed on Sundays.

Welcome in Zahara de la Sierra, on the north of natural park Sierra de Grazalema. It's your The second Pueblo Blanco of today. You can park your car in the public parking and walk from there. Go and have a look in the centre and get lost in all the little allees. When you walk up towards the reddish church, you will have a great view of the lake.

Everybody loves to see a castle every now and then. From the centre of Zahara de la Sierra you can walk to the Castle. You will see the white centre next, but first, check out the castle. It's a bit of a walk-up, so bring some water if it's hot. The castle is more like a tower, its nickname is Torre del Homenaje - The tower of tribute. The tower/castle is always open and free to enter. Enjoy yet another great view!

Come back to pick your car.

You can park your car here for free. Exact address to put in your sat nav is: Av. del Rodezno, 11600 Ubrique, Cádiz

The third Pueblo Blanco of today is Ubrique, which has a roman history. Between Ubrique and Benaocaz there is an old Roman road. In the historical centrum you can take a picture on every corner it seems. It's very easy to get lost in the centre, which makes the walk even more fun.

Of course, you can walk wherever you want, but if you want a place to walk to, you can walk to the church or the Fuente de Los Nueve Canos. This barok fountain is a perfect example of the building style that you will find at a lot of places in this town. Hold your pass if you see signs towards the Convento de Capuchinos, you will visit it tomorrow.

If you like it or not, Bul fighting is a big part of Spanish culture. Although, for a couple of years now more voices are heard to stop the 'sports'. Bullfighting was even banned in Catalonië in several part of Spain from 2010, but after the it was placed on the list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage" the ban was lifted. In Andalusia, bullfights are still common, though not as popular as they used to be. We don't recommend you to see an actual bull fight. But it is nice to see what these arena's look like. Even if you don't go in, they still look impressive. Click here if you want to stop the bull fighting.

This tapas bar is open until late in the evening. You can enjoy different kinds of tapas. Did you know the word tapas comes from the word tapar, which means to cover. When people used to drink in bars, their drinks had to be protected from flies and other bugs. In order to do that, people would put little pieces of bread covered with ham on top of their drinks. Now you can still order bread with ham as 'tapas' but also things like 'Albondigas' 'Croquettas' but we don't recommend trying to cover your drink with those. Every town in Andalusia has got its own tapas specialities. Wherever you go, just ask the waiter what is good and you will get the best food everywhere.

After your belly is filled with tapas and drinks, you are probably ready for a good night sleep. You can check in this hotel from where you can start the second part of your tour tomorrow. Sleep tight!