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Located in the heart of the Sierra de Cádiz, it's a town famous for its leather-working tradition and spectacular natural surroundings. Strolling through its steep, whitewashed streets allows you to discover the essence of Andalusia surrounded by mountains.

Gigonza Castle is a medieval fortress of Muslim origin located in the province of Cádiz, in the municipality of San José del Valle. It was built on the ruins of an ancient Roman city called Saguntia, which means “fort.” The castle has a square plan with two sections, a keep with dungeons, a parade ground with a dovecote and a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Next to the castle are the remains of sulfur water baths that were very popular for their healing properties.

Nice viewpoint.

Nice little place and gateway to the national park with a breathtaking bike route in the north of Jimena.

End of stage or base to climb Sierra

One of the best preserved specimens in the region and that is how they try to keep it by avoiding major restoration works. The castle is of Andalusian origin and its architecture clearly indicates this. It has a rectangular floor plan with a 2-storey tower surrounded by a central square and the main access door that bears the Casa de Arcos coat of arms.

In the cemetery we find a monument erected in 2012 in honor of those who suffered reprisals in the El Marrufo massacre, where the largest mass grave of the Spanish Civil War is located in the province of Cádiz.

Dam on the Majaceite River built in 1953. It offers views of the Los Hurones Reservoir. The dam is gravity type.