Gaucin offers a hotel in the centre of the village: La Fructuosa plus another in the nearby vllage of Benabarra. There are a number of hostals in the village and just outside, on the road towards Jimena.
Gaucin is a spectacularly beautiful mountain village commanding sweeping views to Gibraltar and North Africa. The village is a gateway to the Serranía de Ronda where, depending on the time of year, you can enjoy an impressionist palette of colour.
You will find the Facebook feed for the tourist office of Gaucin. It includes details of activities, guided tours, general information and updates on the village, and more.
To visit Gaucin from the Costa del Sol, turn inland at Sabinillas (A7 km145), go up the A377 and drive past Manilva and the AP7 motorway toll exit and the turning for Casares. The road skirts Sierra Crestelina and then drops steeply down to cross the River Genal before the long windy climb up to the village.
The Gaucin bull run, better known locally as the Toro de Cuerda, takes place every year on Easter Sunday. With the first bull released at around 10:30am, an early arrival is strongly encouraged to find your bearings, and more importantly, some good spots to see the run from. Parking can be found on the outskirts of the town and be careful with taking your car into the town as the streets can get very narrow.
Although it is a small pueblo blanco, Gaucin has a good number of restaurants serving up the very best of traditional, Andalucian cuisine. Gordon Ramsay came to this town to film a part of his show ´Ramsays Costa del Nightmares´, transforming one of the restaurants here from a ´nightmare´ into a top-quality restaurant.
Castillo del Aguila (Eagle's Castle) in the Moorish hilltown of Gaucin, consists of a series of fortifications built across a rocky ridge above the village. The castle, which is of Roman origin, and was reinforced by the Moors, is located on top of a hill whose east and south slopes are practically impregnable; the best way to reach this magnificent, historic building is by walking up Calle Larga.
You can find a number of holiday villas for rent in the countryside around Gaucin. The space and the privacy of a villa, with or without a pool and staff, is an attractive option for visitors who prefer flexibility and freedom in their accommodation.
The town's magnificent castle, now called Castillo del Aguila (Eagle's Castle), dates from Roman times, although earlier Iberian ceramics have been found in its water tank. The castle was expanded by the Visigoths and then further extended by the Arabs into a fortress, after the Moors invaded in 714.
Gaucin is delightful village, to just stroll around in the sunshine and here we have highlighted the curiosities of the village. Walk into the village on Calle Luis de Armiñan, past the Convento de los Carmelitas, built in the 18th century and abandoned in 1835. Now owned by the town hall, this is used as a civic building and sometimes holds art exhibitions by the many artists living and working in the town.
Situated in Gaucín, 42 km from La Duquesa Golf, Karma La Herriza features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
Boasting an infinity pool and views of pool, Casa Laibon is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in Gaucín, 46 km from Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms.
Boasting pool views, El Caprichio features accommodation with terrace, around 45 km from Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor. The property has garden views and is 46 km from Plaza de Espana and 50 km from La Duquesa Golf. Cueva del Gato is 47 km from the villa.
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, CASA RURAL SIERRAS DE GAUCIN is situated in Gaucín. The property has city and quiet street views, and is 37 km from Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from La Duquesa Golf.
Situated in Gaucín, Eco Moyano Posada features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a fridge, a stovetop, and a toaster. The lodge has a garden and sun terrace.
Located 36 km from Plaza de Espana, 32 km from Estepona Golf and 36 km from Tajo's Tree-lined Avenue, Amazing Home In Gaucn With 3 Bedrooms, Wifi And Outdoor Swimming Pool provides accommodation set in Gaucín. The 4-star holiday home is 36 km from Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor.
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, El Patio De Catalina is set in Gaucín. It is located 36 km from La Duquesa Golf and offers a tour desk. The apartment features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.
Featuring pool views, Cortijo Arroyo del Moro provides accommodation with a balcony, around 32 km from La Duquesa Golf. This holiday home features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.