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What to see and do in Gaucín

What to see and do in Gaucín (Serranía de Ronda, Málaga): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Activities · 1 Curiosities · 2 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

When to go to Gaucín: festival calendar

August: Feria de la Virgen de las Nieves de Gaucín (Primera semana de agosto)

How far each place is from the centre of Gaucín

Castillo del Águila de Gaucín 450 m

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What to see and do in Gaucín

Gaucín
Village
First mentioned in 914 in Cordoban military operations, it was taken by Henry IV in 1457, though it did not remain definitively in Christian hands until 27 May 1485. It now has just over 1,600 inhabitants.
Castillo del Águila de Gaucín
Monument
Fortress at the foot of the Sierra del Hacho, of Arab origin, remodelled in 1839 during the Carlist Wars to house troops and artillery; it was put out of use in 1848 after its powder store exploded.
La toma definitiva de Gaucín
Historical milestone
On 27 May 1485 Captain Pedro del Castillo definitively took Gaucín, and was appointed its first alcaide by Ferdinand the Catholic.
La explosión del polvorín del castillo del Águila
Historical milestone
In 1848 an explosion in the powder magazine of Gaucín's Águila castle ruined much of the fortress, which had been renovated in 1839 by General Serrano Valdenebro.
Dulces de Gaucín
Food and drink
The traditional pastry-making of Gaucín includes alfajores, white rosca cakes, almond rosquillos and suspiros, as well as pork products.
Feria de la Virgen de las Nieves de Gaucín
Activity
Festival of the Virgen de las Nieves of Gaucín.
Los gaucineños, 'zorros'
Curiosity
The townspeople of Gaucín are popularly known by the nickname 'zorros' (foxes).