At the top of town, Setenil's 12th-century castle was captured by the Christians just eight years before the fall of Granada. You can climb the 13th-century tower for town views.


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1. Acinipo

3.84 MILES

Some 20km northwest of Ronda, off the A374, is the relatively undisturbed Roman site of Acinipo at Ronda la Vieja. Although completely ruined, with the…

2. Santuario de los Remedios

5.34 MILES

Three kilometres southeast of Olvera's historic core, en route to Torre Alháquime, this 17th-century sanctuary honours the town's patron saint. Its…

3. Castillo Árabe

6.86 MILES

Perched on a crag at 623m high atop town is Olvera's late-12th-century castle, which later formed part of Nasrid-era Granada's defensive systems. Clamber…

5. La Cilla

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6. Iglesia de la Merced

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The convent attached to this church was was one of the richest in the early 17th century and was home to several stunning paintings. Sadly, the paintings…