The traditional pueblo blanco (white village) of Zuheros is one of the best examples of the traditional Spanish villages that can be seen right across Andalucia.

Located on the edge of the Sierra Subbetica Natural Park this beautiful little village attracts a number artists and country lovers due to its location.

The history of the village has been traced back to pre-Roman times and relics from this era have been discovered in the nearby Las Cuervas de la Murcielagos.

The village itself has some wonderful attractions including a museum which houses all the relics found in the area from the pre-roman and Roman times. The museum is located opposite the castle that is one of the most important buildings in the history of the village.

The castle was originally constructed by the moors during their occupation of the village in the 10^th century and was then re-fortified by the Christian´s in the 14^th century

Located opposite to the castle is the church, named after the patron saint of the village The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, was constructed in the sixteenth century but highly modified in 1696 and was finally completed in 1795 with the addition of the with the bell tower.

Another fascinating building in the village is Las Balanchares, the chesses factory which produces a tasty cheese made from goats cheese. The Cheese is made from the milk that comes from the goats from the Sierras. It is possible to purchase the cheese direct from the factory.

Walking is one of the most popular activities in the area and there are a few good hotels in the area. One of the best is the Zuhayra (Tel: 957 694693). You can also hire bikes from the hotel and there is a fascinating walking and cycling route that was converted from the old railway

4km from the village is The Cueva de los Murciélagos (the cave of bats)., Nearly 100 bodies were found, some of them positioned in a semi-circle around a woman decorated with sea-shells, some of them in a semi-mummified state. It was deduced that the cave was a burial chamber of an important chief who had wanted his servants and friends with then in death as well as life. Details of the Cave can be found on the website www.cuevadelosmurcielagos.com

Important fiestas during the year include the festival in honor of La Virgen de los Remedios, the patron saint of the village which takes place around the 15^th August each year . The day is filled with all sorts of activites which include games and contests for the youngsters, such as “cucañas” (Botija filled with various gifts that children have to break with their eyes covered)

Another very important festival takes place on the 14^th September in honor of Jesus Nazareno where the villages take part in a the Mass and procession which takes place

Also in September there is a cheese fair that tales place each year . This is one of the most important cheese fairs of the year and is now into its fifth year. More information can be obtained from the town hall in the village.