The towns and villages of the province of Cádiz are known for their great natural value and for keeping the essence of the first civilizations who settled here, as the small town of El Gastor is proof of it, a town about which we will discover you a few things that you might not know.
It is located in the northeast of the province of Cádiz between two rivers, the river Guadalete and the river Guadalporcún, and surrounded by the most exceptional landscape.
This town is also known as “El Balcón de los Pueblos Blancos” (the balcony of Pueblos Blancos), since it is part of the Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos, which includes many towns built in the very typical local style of architecture, and painted in its distinctive white color, and also for its privileged location and exceptional panoramic views from Pico Lagarín.
Almost at 600 meters above sea level and more than a 100 Km away from the capital of the province, this place is home to a very large number of accommodations that are perfect for rural tourism, and to take a break in a place with a unique and magical atmosphere.
In the historical center of this town you will find many examples of its heritage that will leave you speechless from the moment you step in it.
We suggest you begin you trip visiting one of the most emblematic monuments of this region, the Dolmen Gigante, a prehistoric stone construction from the Iron Age which apart from revealing its high ecological value, will give you a taste of the historical heritage of this region.
To visit this place is a synonym of going travelling back to prehistoric times, as you discover one of the largest megalithic tomb in the whole province.
Another iconic place that is part of the essence of El Gastor are the church of San José, from the second half of the 18th century, as well as one of the best examples of Spanish religious architecture.
Very different but equally representative of the nature of El Gastor, even if it is no longer in use, the windmill of Molino del Aceite has been perfectly preserved, which means that imagining how it used to function, will be extremely easy.
What you won't need to use your imagination to see, on the other hand, is the history of El Gastor, which is manifested in the Museo de Uso y Costumbres, a museum where you will be able to learn from each of the instruments and records, about the traditional way of doing things in the past in this town.
On the other hand, if you are looking for a different and curious place to visit, especially if you are travelling with your family, the two cave complexes of this area are the place for you.
First, there is the Cueva de la Fariña, which is one of the most attractive and fun cave to visit with the young ones of your family, that was in the past a hiding spot for bandits who marauded around in this region, where you will also be able to see some prehistoric remains, and tools made of silex, in one of the rooms inside of it.
The second option is enjoying nature in its purest state underground, something which will be possible in Cueva del Susto, one of the main natural attractions in this area, where you can walk by its stalactite-filled galleries.
And, to get a flavor of the gastronomic tradition of this region, we recommend you try “pollo campero”, the traditional “guisote”, and “sopas pegás”, all of them great examples of its local gastronomy.
A very great offer for a great tourist experience in El Gastor!
