Alcalá del Valle
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 Municipal location in the Province of Cádiz |
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 Alcalá del Valle
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| Coordinates: 36°54′N 5°10′W / 36.900°N 5.167°WCoordinates: 36°54′N 5°10′W / 36.900°N 5.167°W | |||
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 Spain
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| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Cádiz | ||
| Comarca | Sierra de Cádiz | ||
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| • Alcalde | Dolores Caballero Flores (IU) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 46.89 km2 (18.10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 628 m (2,060 ft) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 5,363 | ||
| • Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Alcalareño, ña | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 11693 | ||
| Dialing code | (+34) 956 | ||
| Website | alcaladelvalle.com | ||
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.
It 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.
This 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.
The megalith deposit is located in the north of the Dehesa del Tomillo. It has been exacavated in 1983 by the Museo Provincial de Cádiz and is confirmed to have served burials during the catholic period before 2000 a. C. The dolmenic group indicates an early population in this part of the sierra gaditana. It consists of a group of three dolmens arranged in a circle with a monolithic entrance and can be related to other similar groups in the regions of Sevilla and Malaga.
The most outstanding object in this deposit is a menhir, a huge rock of sharp end placed vertically on a small tumulus of stones. This menhir is the only example of this type in the province of Cádiz.
At the municipal border, a little separated from the village, the Cortijo de La Cacería arises majestically. Its ancient appearance of a palace or a retreat can be explained by its former existence as residence of the marquis of Benamejí.
The construction dates back to the XVI century. High walls are an example of precious stonework with volcanic rocks and stout masonry. The main courtyard is dominated by an impressive arcade. Above its pillars a second unit of arcs and double stairs is rising up.
Today the Cortijo is mainly used to provide accommodation for mountain hunters.
This spring is known from the beginning of the Moorish settlement. Nowadays it is embellished and completely restored. Water from this source is natural and it flows through five pipes.
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