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 Visit these ENCHANTING white villages.
EL GASTOR, the "TOMB OF THE GIANT", is situated on top of Lagarin Peak and over 1,000m above sea level. Known as the "Balcony to View the World", as it has done for centuries and from where you can see over all the other close towns and villages.
It is close to the towns of GRAZALEMA and ZAHARA, and is famous for its crafts. With Seville Province to the North, Malaga Province to the East and to the West and South the mountain ranges of Cadiz.
EL GASTOR produces fine crafts and the town prides itself on the neoclassical architecture of the Parochial church of San Jose, from where the Corpus Christi festivities every June are held, and, on October 7th the celebrations to the patron saint, the Virgin of the Rosary take place.
Next to the town hall is amuseum in honor of Jose Maria, the bandolero "EL TEMPRANILLO", "THE EARLY BIRD". With his blonde hair and courteous manners to women, bandit or not, Jose Maria has become somewhat of a hero to the Andalusian people.
Have you wondered how EL GASTOR got its name?
Several theories were formed as to the origin of its name but one stands as the town's favorite, the name EL GASTOR was coined from the words "TOMB OF THE GIANT", as, according to myth, Dolmens, (burial chambers), inhabited the area long ago. Although remains of giants have been discovered in many lands no trace has been found of Dolmens in the immediate area of EL GASTOR but three very important historic Megalithic Dolmen sites lie just outside of Antequera, so EL GASTOR is not just another pretty, white village, but one that might be hiding a secret!!
Visit this charming and unusual small town for yourself, you might just find the elusive TOMB OF THE GIANT. |
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EL BOSQUE in the Province of Cadiz is part of the Pueblos Blancos route and is an extremely picturesque village with its narrow winding streets. Situated in front of the Sierra de Albarracin 32 kms East of ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA and considered the gateway to the nature reserve the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema.
El BOSQUE at 287m above sea level was founded by the Duke of Arcos and was originally named Los Banos del Duque meaning "The Dukes Bath". Then it became MARCHENILLA owing to the fact that the Dukes of Arcos were lords of MARCHENA. At the end of the 18th century the name changed again to Santa Maria de Guadalupe de El Bosque in honor of the Virgen of Guadalupe to whom the Duke and Duchess were greatly devoted, and in 1815 Fernando VII oficially declared EL BOSQUE a township after the War of Independence.
EL BOSQUE is watered by the Majaceite river and is primarily a hunting and fishing town, producing quality trout from its hatcheries, and is proud of its gastronomic interpretations of trout specialities, and also famous for its excellent cuts of cold meats, no visitor should leave without tasting some.
With its open spaces of great natural beauty this is one of the best places for hang gliding with an annual championship being held here.
Visit the Ermita del Calvario and the Igelesia Parroquial de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe both built in the 18th century, and also the 18th century mill, MOLINO DEL DUQUE is another popular site to visitors. |
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