Learn about the life of Camarón de la Isla through a route through the places where his art was born in Andalusia. Travel to the white villages and let yourself be seduced by the best flamenco with this trip.
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Peña de Camarón
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Mausoleo de Camarón en San Fernando
The Camarón route runs through San Fernando, birthplace of José Monge, Camarón de la Isla. It develops a journey that evokes the mythical figure of this great flamenco performer and takes us from his birthplace to Venta de Vargas, the place where he became known as a child. It will be a very flamenco walk
The route of the white villages starts in Cadiz and in our itinerary you can visit San Fernando, Arcos de la Frontera, Grazalema, Ubrique, Zahara de la Sierra, Olvera and Setenil de las Bodegas.
The first day, San Fernando
Heading to Cadiz, you must visit Jerez de la Frontera and the Centro de Baile Flamenco of this beautiful city, where you have flamenco classes of Choreography and Technique with live guitar and singing musicians.
Continue to San Fernando, birthplace of Camarón de la Isla, where it is essential to visit his house, now a museum. Going to Venta de Vargas is a must. It is in this place where he became known as a child and we will enjoy a live flamenco show, right there, where you will be able to dance with renowned masters.
The cemetery of Camarón is located in this city.
Second day, Chiclana
It is interesting to stop at the Royal Equestrian School, but also take a look at the luxury developments that make this town famous, such as Novo Sancti Petri, Cabo Roch and Roche, from where the views of the Atlantic are spectacular.
Third day, Arcos de la Frontera
It is worth a whole day, at least, to walk through the streets of Arcos de la Frontera, enjoying one of the most beautiful villages, not only of Cadiz, but of the entire peninsula.
And from there, go into the heart of the white villages, while watching how the landscape is transformed. You will be amazed when you “land” in the rugged panorama of the Sierra de Grazalema.
If you have time, visit Ubrique, known as the world’s leather goods mecca. In addition, the historic center of Ubrique was declared of cultural interest.
Fourth day, Zahara
Undoubtedly, you will be impressed by Zahara de la Sierra, whose beauty from the bottom of the valley is shown in all its splendor. Olvera, whose landscape softens little by little, is also known for the production of olive oil.
Serenil de las Bodegas, one of the rarest and most original villages in Andalusia, cannot be missing in this tour. And the reason is that it forms a In the lower part, the houses take advantage of the shelter of the rocks of the gorge created by the river in the form of semitroglodyte dwellings. Also of interest are the Castle Fortress and the Church of the Incarnation.
For this route we have counted with the help of The Tour Flamenco . You can also find a lot of informationon the website of the Cádiz City Council and on the website of San Fernando, the island of Camarón