Travel from Marbella all this natural crossing bordering the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park and surprise yourself in Setenil de las Bodegas, an unparalleled place whose city was growing along the cubes that the Guadalporcún River was leaving through erosion, the wonderful streets in the caves of the sun and the caves of the shadow. Ready! Well, let's go to Setenil de la Bodega.

setenil de la bodega

The peak of this wonderful journey is to arrive at the peculiar and admirable city of Setenil, its white houses stand out among the brown tones of the topography where they are located along the Guadalporcún river basin, here the simplest houses and the most common paths or streets will be of total exaltation due to their particularity since these constructions are embedded in the rock formations caused by erosion.

Arriving in this picturesque town with the comfort of a good car rental service will be one of the best experiences of your life, so do not let them tell you.

Setenil Warm village with houses embedded in the rocks

The houses sheltered by the rocks are one of the peculiarities of Setenil. When the Christians managed to conquer these lands, they took advantage of the erosion of the river to build their houses next to the stones.

It was given the name “Septem Nihil” which means seven faults, for the seven attempts of conquest without success, it was until 1484 when it was conquered. Of the “Bodegas” honoring the wine production that dazzled years ago.

The town itself is the best attraction, discover step by step its streets, contemplate, the way the streets come down from the castle and adapt to the course of the river creating an extraordinary way of living with nature.

One of the most outstanding constructions in Setenil is the Castle that dates from XII-XIII which was key for the defense of the town. The Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation Church is also highlighted.

The Caves of San Román and the bridges of the Triana Street, the Villa and the Ronda Street in Setenil are an option that you should not miss when you are in Setenil de la Bodega. An important fact: Setenil is a perfect place to put legs in shape (for its slopes)
He also enjoys good food, good wine, and friendly people!