Little pueblo in the provincia of Cádiz, dwellings built into rock, some below, some above, this creates a town with many different street levels. It will baffle you, looks like a meteor hit this place, well worth your time.
Setenil was a pretty little village in the Andalusian countryside. My girlfriend and I visited it as part of a day trip with Hike and Bike tours who are based in Ronda. We cycled there and enjoyed a well earned beer in one of the cafes that are built into the caves – a unique experience! Hike and Bike then took us back to Ronda in the minivan so we didn't have to slog back up the hill.
It was very interesting experience of driving in this village. Streets are so narrow that you'll feel strain on every corner. White houses, small restaurants, small streets and of course rocks on the roofs. Very calm and relaxing place with a village spirit.
Weird, make sure you have a camera. We loved it definitely a m see in the area, if in some places a little bit spooky but a fantastic day out
Like many of the Pueblos Blancos the town is best viewed from the approaches. The town originated from cave houses and has grown over the centuries into a bustling little town. Warning. Do not attempt to drive into the center of their old town. You will find streets that have clearances of inches for a compact car but a 4 x 4 would get stuck. Just try reversing up those steep streets!! Park on the outskirts and waslk in.
Fascinating little town built right into the cliffs. The whitewashed buildings just emerge from the rocks and many have rock ceilings blackened with soot from ages past. Great views of the surrounding countryside from the ruined Moorish castle high above the town. We enjoyed walking the multi-tiered warren of steep, narrow streets where there was something interesting around pretty much every corner.
High temperature can be a problem when you are in the Sierra, to visit this beautiful small pueblo in the sierra by high temperature takes away much of it's charmes , also if your traveling with your car be aware there is not much parking possibilities in center of the village , so take your walking shoes and be prepare to walk, also the streets are very narrow so big cars are a problem, otherwise it's worth taking the trip and enjoying what this village has to offer . If traveling from Jerez to Setenil ,take the small country roads through the sierra en make a stop in Olvera .
This is a charming village in the Hills of Andalucia- it is built above, under, and in some cases in a large rock mountain. Lots of cafes. We were there on a Sunday afternoon, so crowded with locals and probably some tourists (though it was November and not tourist season), but still found a table in a small restaurant & had a good and inexpensive meal. Great photo ops! Avoid the very narrow streets unless you have a very narrow car!
We made a small trip to Sentinel from Ronda. We made the mistake of driving through the town, the roads are so narrow and steep. Driving through for us Dutch who have no mountains was a challenge.It is better to park the car at the outside of town and walk.The houses are build almost inside the rocks so roof and walls are from the mountain. Do not forget to go inside a bar to see the full extend.
This is a rather interesting place - the houses are built under or inside the rocks. Plus - a typical Andalusian small white town. Probably you first have to visit Granada, Cordoba , Seville, Herez, Ronda, Angros dos Reis etc. but this one is worth visiting two :)