ANDALUCIA BY WHEELCHAIR -- part 8

ANDALUCIA BY WHEELCHAIR Zahara de la Sierra is arguably the crown jewel of Andalucia’s white towns situated on mountainsides. Even from a distance, the remains of its 13th century Moorish fortress hypnotically draw one’s gaze. Explore the town’s narrow streets, then relax with a cold Cruzcampo at cafe in a plaza by the cathedral. Istan, founded in 1448 as a Moorish outpost, boasts winding streets and whitewashed houses that reflect its colorful history, which was rich with viniculture and silk production. Yet to be overrun by tourism, it lends itself to quiet exploration. Gaucin is where a castle’s origins date to Roman times and eagles are drawn to the structure, frequently riding the up-draughts above the towers. Visit this charming town on a clear day and you’ll be treated to views of the Rif Mountains of Northern Africa.