Baelo Claudia, near Tarifa, is one of Andalucia´s most significant and well-preserved Roman archeological sites. The extensive ruins are situated on the Costa de la Luz, some 15km north of Tarifa, by the small town of Bolonia and its beautiful beach. The site´s important history rests on the former city having been a strategic point for trade routes between Europe and North Africa.
North of Cadiz is the so-called sherry triangle, its corners marked by three towns sprinkled with producers of sherry and brandy whose bodegas (wine cellars) can be visited. Jerez de la Frontera is renowned for its sherry, as well as having a longstanding equestrian tradition and a claim to being the home of flamenco.
A selection of the main sites in Arcos de la frontera. Many are included in a Ruta Monumental (Monuments Route). Pick up a leaflet at the tourist office.
This cave, which was recently discovered, is notable for the exceptional state of preservation of its Neolithic funerary archaeological record.
Archaeological site is located at the foot of the southern part of the Sierra Elvira mountain
It is located inside the Iglesia de los Tres Juanes.
Iglesia de los Tres Juanes This church is the most frequented religious building in the area.
This indoor bullring can be adapted for any type of concert or event.
The Medina Elvira Cultural Centre is a large theatre and arts venue.
The chapel is steeped in religious tradition.
Closed permanently This museum's interior features a stage-based tour that takes visitors from prehistory to the present day.
The church was erected in accordance with a papal bull issued by the Metropolitan Church of Granada in 1501
A contemporary building in the fashionable Neo-Mudejar style of the late nineteenth century
The church, built in 1522 on a former mosque site, was renovated over the 16th–17th centuries. Its main altarpiece was crafted by Tomás Morales, and a 17th-century crucifix by José de Mora was later moved to the Church of Peligros.
La Kursala is a small but highly regarded gallery, dedicated to contemporary photography. Since its opening in 2007, it has become a key space for showcasing innovative photographic work, with a focus on emerging artists alongside established names.
Torrebermeja watchtower of Benalmadena is moorish origin and one of the oldest on the coast. Located at the entrance to Benalmadena Marina.
This tower is one of the oldest ones on the coast. It is of Moorish origin, constructed by the Nasrid dynasty of Granada sometime around 1380.
This tower is also known as Calburra or simply Burras. A document dated 1571 mentions La Cala and the station of Burras (a small military base) but it was not until 1574 when Francisco de Cordoba, Capitan General of the Kingdom of Granada.
This fort is a feature of La Cala de Mijas. Its name is Torre Vieja de la Cala de Moral which is the old nane of this cove. It is located in centre of landscaped and pedestrianized with pavement cafés nearby.
Torre Nueva de la Cala del Moral, also called Torre de Pentapeseta, Torre Pesetas, Torre Vigía de Torrenueva, Torre Penta Pesetos and Torre de la Peseta. It is located in an elevated point not far from the beach in the grounds of an housing estate on the headland west of La Cala de Mijas.
