Gaucin (pronounced gow-theen) is a traditional
Spanish village on a hillside with the Castillo
del Aguila ruin as its main focal point that
is visible from miles away. Gaucin is located
north of Casares and to the west of Ronda some 2000 feet above sea level and is a popular
area for foreign visitors and property owners.
The area surrounding Gaucin is stunning in any
direction. particularly in winter and spring
and makes for a very enjoyable trip. You can
see the coast, north Africa and Gibraltar on
a clear day.
For such a small town there is a very good selection
of bars and restaurants serving international
cuisine, a testament to the areas appeal to
tourists. Rare birds and an abundance of other
wildlife and flora make the area popular with
nature lovers, ramblers and artists. The narrow
streets designed for mules is difficult for
cars so it's advised to park on the entrance
and walk around.
