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Nazarí Quarter: Immerse yourself in the narrow streets of Arabic influence, with houses featuring colorful doors, discovering picturesque corners and the famous Estrecha Street, one of the narrowest in Spain.

El Castillo Viewpoint: Don’t miss the panoramic views of the town and its natural surroundings from what was once a castle and is now an exceptional viewpoint.

Las Lajas: One of the most beautiful areas of the municipality with peculiar stones, now turned into a fountain, which are used as a slide.

Church of Santiago el Mayor: Visit this imposing late Gothic temple of the 21st century in Plaza de la Constitución, surrounded by palm trees and with a bell tower that stands out among its white walls.

Old Fountain Washhouse: Become a part of local history in this simple museum that showcases the customs and traditions of Montejaque.

Speleology Interpretation Center: Begin your caving adventure by learning about the geological formations and the caves that surround Montejaque.

Fair and Festivities in honor of the Virgin of Escarihuela: celebrated in May.

Verbena of Santiago: coincides with the day of Santiago and Santa Ana in July.

Festivities in honor of the Virgin of the Conception and Cultural Week: celebrated in August.

Battle of the Puente: Celebrated on the third weekend of September, this event reenacts the victory of about 200 locals over some 700 French soldiers.

Llanos de Libar: Travel this 15 km trail through these extensive plains with few slopes, where chasms, poljes, torcales, or dolines await.

The Hermitage of the Virgin of Escarihuela and The Miracle Cross: A place of tradition and legend in the town of Montejaque that reveals the importance of the Virgin to its inhabitants.

Montejaque Reservoir and La Puente: In the reservoir area (with water only during the rainy season), the remains of a Roman bridge can be found, and further on, the beautiful bridge of the dehesa.

Hundidero Cave: Part of the Hundidero-Gato geological system, this impressive cave is over 50 meters high and 10 meters wide. Not only is it a natural monument of Andalusia and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC), but it is also an experience that will leave you in awe.

Knights’ Dam or Montejaque Dam: Spain’s first modern vaulted concrete dam. It is now accessible to visitors, with about 500 steps separating this dam from the Hundidero cave.

Cat’s Cave (Cueva del Gato): This is the end of the Hundidero-Gato system, where the Gaduares river originates. Located in the municipality of Benaoján, it is also a Natural Monument of Andalusia and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC).

Pileta Cave: Home to one of the most important and interesting rock art collections in the Iberian Peninsula. Declared a National Monument and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC), it is located in Benaoján and was discovered in 1905 by a local farmer.

Ronda: Explore the nearby city of the Tajo, famous for its gorge and old town. Don’t miss the bullring, Calle de la Bola (Carrera Espinel), or the balcony known as the ‘balcón del coño’.

Villages of the Serranía: Visit villages like Júzcar, (the picturesque Smurf village), Genalguacil (Village Museum), or Parauta (with its enchanted forest).

White Villages of Cádiz: Take advantage of the proximity to the province of Cádiz to visit charming villages such as Grazalema, Zahara de la Sierra, or Setenil de las Bodegas.

Caminito del Rey: Venture into the Caminito del Rey (Ardales), a spectacular path between gorges.