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A-Z Cadiz Locations
Below you will find an A-Z of locations situated in the province of Cadiz.
All comments, descriptions and information posted here are the personal views and opinions of Spanish Solutions and are provided as a guide only.
You must remember, all places can be seen in a different light at different times of the year. Places are changing and growing everyday of the year, albeit some at a much slower pace than others.
It is a completely different thing to live in a place, than visiting a couple of times a year.
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| Algar is a tiny, white washed, Andalucian village, perched high upon a hill over looking some magnificent scenery. At about 204m above sea level the panoramic views are breath taking. With an estimated population of around 2000 inhabitants, Algar is truly a Spanish village. It sits between the sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales natural parks and right next to ´Los Hurrones´ reservoir. To live here, is to live in the open space of nature and the many trails and walks are special at any time of the year. History states that Algar was established after a vow that its founder (D. Domingo Lopez de Carvajal) made after a turbulent voyage overseas but it dates back as far as Neolithic times. Today, agriculture, cattle farming, leather and wooden furniture support Algar.
The gastronomy, as you might expect is based around venison, wild boar, pheasant and partridge as well as soups and egg or oil doughnuts. It does have a strong religious tradition that can be witnessed at Easter and the pilgrimage and festivals of the patroness and patron saint of Algar.
Properties for renovation can be found in and around the centre for reasonable prices.
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| Arcos is on the pueblos blancos (white villages) route, is well established on the tourist route and has a small ex-pat community dotted amongst it’s steep narrow streets. You can head towards Arcos from many different directions but be sure of one thing; it will see you before you see it! Arcos is steeped in history and that’s why in 1962 it was declared a monumental city. Navigating the inclining, narrow and winding streets, by car can be a feat in it self, especially as most of old Arcos orientates on a one-way system. To live in the old part of town in the 21st century might be romantic but not very practical. To be located lower down in the newer parts of town and on the outskirts would definitely give you the best of both worlds, especially with the surrounding views, the lake and the city itself. From the top, the views are fantastic and you can see for miles on a clear day and from one of the many balconies you can watch the Guadalete River meander into the distance. Arcos is very pretty, with all its arches, churches, wonderful decorated patios, flowers and ironwork, it really is what an Andalucian town is all about. With the total number of inhabitants standing at nearly 30000 in 2005 it is fairly populated for its size. New buildings and apartments are still being built and quite a few properties in the old town, come onto the market fairly regularly. Prices have been slightly pushed up by the few foreigners who have bought in Arcos but there are still plenty of bargains to be found. A beautiful new golf complex has been built just a few kilometres away; it also has fantastically designed villas, chalets and town houses built within the magnificently scenic grounds of the course. |
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