Discover the charm of the White Towns of Andalusia on a private tour. Explore the picturesque villages with their white washed walls and red or brown tiled roofs, and learn about the ancient tradition of whitewashing houses for disinfection purposes.
Discover the charm of the White Towns of Andalusia on a private tour. Explore the picturesque villages with their white washed walls and red or brown tiled roofs, and learn about the ancient tradition of whitewashing houses for disinfection purposes.
- Arcos de la Frontera - Guided tour
- Zahara de la Sierra - Guided tour
- Mirador de Grazalema - Guided tour
- Arcos de la Frontera - Guided tour
- Zahara de la Sierra - Guided tour
- Mirador de Grazalema - Guided tour
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Guided tour of The White Towns of Andalusia including Arcos de la Frontera, Zahara de la Sierra, and Grazalema
- Air-conditioned minivan transportation
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Guided tour of The White Towns of Andalusia including Arcos de la Frontera, Zahara de la Sierra, and Grazalema
- Air-conditioned minivan transportation
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Expenses not specified above
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Expenses not specified above
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Experience a personal journey to the White Villages of Andalusia. These are a collection of settlements located predominantly within the bounds of Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park in southern Spain. Every village boasts the distinctive features of white plastered walls and red or brown clay-tiled rooftops. It is often believed that the tradition of…
Experience a personal journey to the White Villages of Andalusia. These are a collection of settlements located predominantly within the bounds of Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park in southern Spain. Every village boasts the distinctive features of white plastered walls and red or brown clay-tiled rooftops. It is often believed that the tradition of painting houses white is to deflect the severe summer heat experienced primarily in the Sierra de Grazalema regions. However, the practice of whitewashing houses dates back to ancient times in the Mediterranean, utilized as a method to sterilize the surroundings during plague outbreaks. The combination of lime and water, when heated, effectively eliminates any microorganisms. As a result, inhabitants of cities with ‘whitewashed’ houses had higher survival rates during these epidemics than those who didn’t. Even though times have modernized, this tradition endures, marking the periods to whitewash the facades. Interestingly, some white villages even allow tax-free exterior painting of houses.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, cap, bring drink, snacks, sunscreen.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
