Pueblos Blancos & Ronda Roadtrip

Icons of the Andalusian region in southern Spain, the famous pueblos blancos or white villages are dotted across the countryside in a most idyllic fashion. Slow living, a sultry lifestyle and an emphasis on relaxation and good food, these tiny little places are simply beautiful and inviting for a wander.

I joined a tour from Sevilla (since I don't drive) which took me on a full day trek throughout the region, stopping in at various pueblos blancos, admiring the views across the countryside, sampling pure hand-pressed extra virgin olive oil from a local olive farm, exploring ruined castles and best of all, spotting the famous Roman Bridge of Ronda.

If you have your own wheels, you can follow this itinerary too (and have the freedom to add more!), but if not, and you're seeking a way to get to see a bit of the small towns near Sevilla, I can highly recommend this tour with Get Your Guide.

Stop 1: Castillo de Las Aguzaderas

Privately owned but no longer maintained, visitors are free to wander the grounds here at leisure, including climbing the tiny little stone steps all the way up the tower for sweeping views of the surrounds.

Stop 3: Molino El Vínculo

You'll stop at this olive oil factory where they hand pick and squeeze their own fresh extra virgin olive oil. A little tasting with fresh bread makes this a welcome stop, and of course you have the option to buy some oil to take home. The view from this factory was the best part, looking down over the Embalse de Zahara-el Gastor.