Zahara de la Sierra, Spain

Zahara de la Sierra

A white village below a hilltop castle, above a turquoise reservoir.

  • Mar–Jun
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Zahara de la Sierra

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb up to the castle tower above the village for the view over the reservoir.
  2. AfternoonSwim or kayak in the turquoise reservoir below the village.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the village square at sunset.

Day 2

Drive the Puerto de las Palomas pass to Grazalema.

What to eat

Payoyo goat's cheese and local olive oil.

Local tips

Make the most of Zahara de la Sierra

Beat the crowds

Spring weekends are busy with day-trippers. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The white village below its castle tower, above the turquoise reservoir, from the road on the far shore.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 1.5 hours from Seville or 40 minutes from Ronda.

Don't miss nearby

Grazalema and the Garganta Verde gorge, which needs a free permit.

Good to know

The short climb to the castle tower gives a view over the reservoir. Summers are very hot; visit in spring or autumn.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Zahara de la Sierra

Getting there

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMar–Jun
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Zahara de la Sierra: good to know

Is Zahara de la Sierra worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. A white village below a hilltop castle, above a turquoise reservoir.

How many days do you need in Zahara de la Sierra?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Zahara de la Sierra?

The best time to visit is Mar to Jun. Spring weekends are busy with day-trippers. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Zahara de la Sierra?

The nearest airport is Jerez Airport (XRY), about 60 km away. Easiest by car, about 1.5 hours from Seville or 40 minutes from Ronda.

What is there to see near Zahara de la Sierra?

Nearby hidden places include Ronda (23 km), Caminito del Rey (53 km) and Jerez de la Frontera (68 km).

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