Alcalá del Valle

Historia

Alcalá del Valle is a city located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the city has a population of 5,355.It is the last village along the Route of the White Villages, it serves as a bridge between the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga and also between the two national coasts, the Costa de la Luz and the Costa del Sol. Located in a valley crossed by numerous creeks that supply its inhabitants with fresh water, the village of Alcalá del Valle offers spectacular views of natural beauty, including nature reserves such as Tomillos or Las Errizas.It has an important historical heritage, thanks to its "Mannerist-style" buildings, as well as an excellent gastronomy with a wide variety of the Mediterranean cuisine.Geography limitsTo North: Sierra de Mollina, Cerro de la Atalaya and the Arroyo de TomilloTo South: the town, Setenil de las Bodegas;To East: the Serranía de Ronda;To West: the Guadalporcún river and Torre Alháquime.Monuments and sights Iglesia de Santa María del ValleIt is a baroque-style church dedicated to the patron of Alcalá. It was built between 17th and 18th century. The interior is divided into three naves separated by large archways. The facade has a stepped design with a bell tower and a clock. The church possessed different pieces of work, like La Tabla del Milagro, which was brought there during the reconstruction of Caños Santos and El Cristo de la Buena Muerte. Ermita del Cristo de la MisericordiaThis chapel is dedicated to Lord of Mercy. It is home to one of the brotherhoods, the "coloraos". It is considered as a place of worship for locals. Grupo dolménico de la Dehesa del Tomillo