Setenil Spain: City Under Rocks

Posted By Guest on August 31, 2009

Setenil: City Under Rocks

Setenil de Las Bodegas is a popular Spanish destination where tourists are welcome to get acquainted with people who like living under a rock. The story of the city starts in the year 1484. Named after its once flourishing wineries - bodegas - Setenil is quite unique.

Setenil: City Under Rocks

The name Setenil developed from the the Latin septem nihil – “seven times no” – which refers back to the period of the Christian reconquest, when Catholic kings tried to win back territory from the Moors, who had come from Africa and ruled the Iberian peninsula since 711. In Setenil’s case, only the seventh reconquest attempt was successful.

Setenil: City Under Rocks

Most of the houses in this small village are carved directly in stone, which is why the small town gets it unique look and attraction of people from around the world.

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