Gaucin steeped in history 
Gaucin is a spectacularly beautiful mountain village commanding sweeping views to Gibraltar and the Riff mountains of North Africa.

Gaucin has a population of only 2000 and is perched 626 metres above sea level. Like so much of Andalucia, it has had a fascinating, if tumultuous history. As one would expect from the name, it is not unusual to see eagles circling the towers here, while kestrels regularly nest in the walls of the mediaeval convent.

The village is situated against the looming dark backdrop of the Serranía de Ronda where, depending on the time of year, you can enjoy an impressionist paint palette of colour: brilliant brush strokes of red poppies, yellow mimosa, wild orchids, tempered by the cool green of olive groves and occasional splash of pale pink almond blossom.

The centre of the village is a tangle of narrow, twisting streets and was once a haven for brandy and tobacco smugglers who travelled through the surrounding hills.

This beautiful village is approximately 125 kilometres inland from Malaga, although still only about an hours drive from the beach. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Costa and experience rural Spain then this is the ideal venue. We can only assure you that the drive to get here is well worth it once you have arrived.

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