{"id":121057,"date":"2023-12-03T05:19:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T05:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=121057"},"modified":"2023-12-03T05:19:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T05:19:29","slug":"the-pretty-european-town-where-locals-literally-live-under-a-rock-all-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/world-news\/the-pretty-european-town-where-locals-literally-live-under-a-rock-all-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The pretty European town where locals literally ‘live under a rock’ all year"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

A small European town is capturing the imagination of tourists because it is carved into a mountain – meaning its residents literally \u2018live under a rock\u2019. The beautiful Spanish town is wedged underneath the rocks of a gorge created by the stunning river, creating one of the world\u2019s most unique living situations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Described as a \u201clovely place\u201d on Tripadvisor, the quirky town of Setenil de las Bodegas is a must-visit for lovers of Europe. Located in the south-western province of Cadiz, the settlement houses about 3,000 people, but welcomes plenty of tourists who enjoy the authentic Spanish cuisine of chorizo and other pig products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But its biggest attraction is the rocky terrain which envelops the houses and streets, like some sort of alien spacecraft. The River Guadalporcun flows nearby and creates a lovely plain with cereal fields and olive trees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/strong> Pretty little seaside town nicknamed France’s little Venice but without crowds[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Houses are built literally inside the caves – and there are plenty of other things to see. This includes the Arab Castle which was built during the 12th Century when the Almohad Caliphate occupied the lands – from the castle you can soak in the marvellous views of the village and the entire valley around it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The town also has various churches – five in total – despite its tiny population. \u2018Our Lady of the Incarnation\u2019 church is perhaps the most important – built on top of the old mosque, its gothic architecture features elements from the Renaissance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don’t miss… <\/strong>
The pretty European city loved by Brits that surprisingly ranks worst for expats[EXPATS] <\/strong>
‘Beautiful’ mum dies morning after her wedding as rare cancer returns[HEARTBREAKING] <\/strong>
UK drivers confused as road has eight different speed limits in two-mile radius[DRIVING] <\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n