In Cazalla De La Sierra, landscape trails meet old town routes and cultural sites with distinct points of interest. The Las Laderas circular route passes through orchards, olive groves and Mediterranean woodland; in the old town, houses and a guided tour recall the summer of 1730. There is also a monastery with an art museum, churches from different periods, and themes related to wine and spirits. You can plan your stay around landscape, history or architecture.

Las Laderas and the Landscape

The Las Laderas circular route leads from Cazalla De La Sierra along an old path to the Rivera del Huéznar, then returns by a different historic path. The route offers a mosaic of orchards, olive groves and Mediterranean woodland. Its two sections therefore differ in the historic paths they follow, while the landscape shapes give the circuit its character. If you are looking for a landscape trail rather than a series of cultural sites during your stay, Las Laderas offers a clear option.

Old Town Routes and Royal Court History

The guided tour “Cazalla convertida en Corte” begins at Plaza del Concejo and runs through the old town. Its theme is the summer of 1730: Philip V travelled to Cazalla with his royal court, making the town a royal court. In the old quarter of Azahín, formerly the Jewish quarter and now called Virgen del Monte, parts of the grand houses where Philip V and his court resided have been preserved.

Another route is the “Ruta Turística Básica Cazalla.” It starts at Plaza Mayor, follows Calle Virgen del Monte and ends at Convento e Iglesia de San Francisco. The different starting points provide practical guidance: Plaza del Concejo for the guided tour, and Plaza Mayor for the tourist route. Each route therefore offers a distinct starting point for exploring the old town.

Monastery, Museum and Architecture

Since 1990, the Monasterio La Cartuja de Cazalla has housed the art museum Centro de Cultura Contemporánea la Cartuja de Cazalla de la Sierra. The monastery’s layout is shaped by a cloister: a basilica leads to it, and the other rooms can be reached from there. The permanent exhibition comprises more than 100 works, displayed in the central cloister, various monastery rooms and the gardens. The monastery’s architecture and the exhibition form a shared cultural focus here, with works spread across several areas of the complex.

The churches also offer distinct architectural features. The Parroquia de Ntra. Sra. de la Consolación stands beside the remains of an earlier Almohad wall and combines Renaissance, Mudéjar and Baroque styles. The Iglesia de San Benito dates from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Its striking triangular tower is designated a “Monumento de Interés Artístico.” The Ermita Ntra. Sra. del Monte is an example of Baroque architecture.

The hermitage is also associated with a recurring pilgrimage. During the pilgrimage celebrated in August, the statue is brought to Cazalla and remains there until its return in October. The August and October dates thus complement the churches’ architectural features with a seasonal tradition.

Wine, Spirits and Botanical Garden

The Centro del Aguardiente de Cazalla is a museum-style building dedicated to the history of Cazalla De La Sierra through its wines and spirits. Bodegas Tierra Savia produces its wines naturally and is located in the historic centre. At weekends, the winery offers guided cellar tours and wine tastings. If you plan to take part in either activity, check the dates again before travelling. These offer two distinct perspectives on wine and spirits: the history of the products, and winemaking with a specific weekend activity.

A sensory botanical garden with more than 50 species, explained through legends or myths, is located in Plaza Serendipia. The garden links plant species with cultural stories, offering a different focus from the churches, monastery and wine venues.

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