Setenil de las Bodegas
Setenil de las Bodegas – a unique city in the rocks that belongs to Spain. This wonderful town belongs to the province of Cadiz. Spain has long been famous for its amazing rock formations, which have successfully combined with urban architecture. Setenil de las Bodegas with their unique amazing design is in a hurry to see tourists from all over the world.
As you know from history, the Spanish city with the name Setenil de las Bodegas was founded even after the reign of the Roman Empire. It is ascended on the cape, which Muslims settled over time. His houses were formed by strengthening local caves. A sufficiently large period of time, the city served as the main outpost, which more than once repelled attacks by enemy troops. According to many scientists, the city got its name thanks to some military operations. « Septem nihil » in translation means « seven times without the result », as it turns out that so much has been committed by unsuccessful enemy attacks. The second prefix of the city name is associated with particularly valuable varieties of Spanish wines. This city is famous for many consecutive drinks. Some of the first vineyards were planted here as an addition to olive plantations.
Travelers like usually have not only local elite wines, but also well-cooked meat dishes that the city has long been famous for.
The total area of the city is 82 km2. It is inhabited by a little less than 3000 people ( according to 2010 data ).
The streets of the city are quite unusual than attract many tourists. They are completely different from each other. Large rock formations simply hang over the heads of passers-by, which can lead to hysteria of people suffering from phobia of enclosed spaces.
In Setenil de las Bodegas, the air temperature is always quite comfortable, and huge rocks are real protection against gusts of wind and snow movements.
This amazingly beautiful « white town » can safely be called the pearl of Andalusia, but this is not the only amazing city on the rocks, there is also Ronda - a city located on the top of the gorge.
