Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Sierra de Grazalema, Spain your home away from home

The Sierra de Grazalema is an area of outstanding beauty in Andalucia, Spain. The region was Andalucias first national park, gaining the highly coveted status as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 1977. The landscape of the Sierra de Grazalema is absolutely breathtaking, with awe-inspiring limestone cliffs, caves and gorges interrupted only by glistening pueblo blancos, (traditional whitewashed villages), which offer a fantastically peaceful, scenic spot to relax in the Andalucian countryside.

Things to do in Sierra de Grazalema, Spain

The spectacular landscapes of the Sierra de Grazalema are a huge attraction. There are spectacular sights to see in every direction from a holiday rental villa in Sierra de Grazalema, with Andalucias largest cave system and the staggering Garganta Verde gorge being among the most beautiful sights in the whole of Andalucia. The park is carpeted by a huge range of plant and tree species, including an extremely rare Spanish fir forest. The landscape provides ample opportunity to rock climb and abseil, with guided trips easily arranged from Sierra de Grazalema accommodation.

Much of the park is so delicate that visitors are tightly controlled, and in these sections, you can only walk with authorised guides, who will also help point out some of the more impressive wildlife, including the impressive black vulture. The birdlife in the park is absolutely incredible, with the Sierra de Grazalema home to the largest colony of tawny vultures in Europe, as well as an amazing number of eagle species. Europes largest bat colony can also be found within the Sierra de Grazalema, as well as wild boar, stags and genets.

Places to visit on holiday to Sierra de Grazalema, Spain

El Gastor is a wonderful rural, whitewashed village in the park, seamlessly merging into the landscapes, and perfectly located for full exploration of the finest bits of the Sierra de Grazalema. Taking a rental property in El Gastor lets you truly live the life of traditional, rural Spain.

The unspoilt, hilltop village of Medina Sidonia has an amazing history to share. The medieval walls and twisting, cobbled streets exude charm, whilst hiding some absolutely remarkable historical attractions, from Roman sewers to Moorish gates.

The village of Grazalema is the most picturesque and impressive village in Sierra de Grazalema. Perched high on a rocky spur, a holiday rental in Grazalema is one of the best places from which to explore the Sierra de Grazalema.

Arcos de la Frontera holds the most dramatic location in the Sierra de Grazalema, with its large castle perched right on the very edge of a sheer cliff face that drops down to the banks of the River Guadalete far below.

Weather in Sierra de Grazalema, Spain

The Sierra de Grazalema is actually the rainiest place in Spain, which means that there are more plant species supported in the park than anywhere else in the country too. During the summer months though, the sun shines strongly, raising daily temperatures well into the mid 30s (?C) daily between June and September.

Cheap flights to Sierra de Grazalema, Spain

The small airport of Jerez (XRY) lies just 22km from the Sierra de Grazalema, and receives flights from London and Manchester (MAN) on Ryanair and Thomas Cook Airlines respectively.