Monday, January 26, 2009

SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS: Living Under a Rock


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Setenil de las Bodegas ia a small Spanish town which features houses dug into a mountain with the cliff itself being the roof. The big piece of stone looks like it could come tumbling down on tens of houses .This town of surprising and original beauty is a great tourist attraction.

Setenil was one of the most costly conquests for the Christian troop. They were able to take all the surrounding fortresses but not this one. Seven times they tried and seven times had to give up the idea, which is how it got the name “September nihil”. The wine business arrived later, although today there are only private wineries. One of the best ways to get to know this town is to wander through its nooks and corners sampling the Tapas.

Sentenil is incredible and unusual, justifying a slow and restful visit that allows one to contemplate its marvels.

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