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Setenil de las Bodegas

ByJess Inions

This is one of the most unique villages in the whole of Spain. The houses here are built underneath large rock overhangs and the natural rock forms part of the walls and ceilings, helping to keep them cool during the hot summer months.

There’s two main streets here, Calle Cuevas del Sol, the sunny street, where you’ll find restaurants and bars with outdoor seating in the sun, and Calle Cuevas de la Sombra, the shady street, where the rock covers the whole street, keeping it constantly in the shade.

The village is located in Andalusia in southern Spain, an hour and a half from Malaga airport.

I’d recommend getting here as early as possible, to avoid the huge crowds when the coaches arrive in the middle of the day.

But even when it’s really crowded, you can take a stroll away from the two main roads, and you’ll find quieter bars and restaurants and really unique streets all around the village.

Setenil de las Bodegas has been part of the association of the most beautiful villages in Spain since 2019 and it’s a must visit on your trip to Spain.

Jess is the founder of Where Jess Travels, a travel blog that helps you find the best places to eat, sleep and explore around the world. She's travelled to 36 countries, sharing her adventures with a community of over 220,000 people on her social media channels. She's worked with major brands in travel like Sandals, Radisson, Small Luxury Hotels and TUI, as well as tourism boards like Travel Texas, Visit Greece, Experience Abu Dhabi, & St Kitts.