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Algar

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Algar

Algar works well as a base: 25 minutes from San José del Valle, 28km from Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.

Algar is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,637, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Algar sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Algar to your route.

About Algar

Algar is a city in the province of Cádiz, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has 1,644 inhabitants. Algar is in the White Towns of Andalusia to an altitude of 212 meters.

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Where is Algar located?

Algar is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.6575 latitude, -5.6556 longitude.

What is the population of Algar?

Algar has a population of approximately 1,637 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,637
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.6575, -5.6556

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Algar

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Arcos de la Frontera

A dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

White Villages of Andalusia

A stunning string of whitewashed hilltop villages scattered across the mountain landscapes between Ronda and the coast.

23 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park

A green limestone wilderness of gorges and Spanish-fir forests linking the white villages of Cádiz province.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Puerto de las Palomas, Grazalema

The 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.

28 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Circuito de Jerez

A sun-soaked circuit in southern Spain that has been a cornerstone of MotoGP and a frequent Formula 1 test venue for decades.

34 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Júzcar

Serranía de Ronda village painted entirely Smurf-blue for a 2011 film premiere: the residents voted to keep it, and the lone blue pueblo glows against the white villages around it. Reached by a twisting mountain road from Ronda.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Ronda & Puente Nuevo

A breathtaking Andalusian hilltop town bisected by the El Tajo gorge, spanned by the dramatic 18th-century New Bridge.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ronda Puente Nuevo Viewpoint

The 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Algar

  • 17 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
  • 28 kmPuerto de las Palomas, GrazalemaThe 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.
  • 45 kmRonda Puente Nuevo ViewpointThe 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.
  • 56 kmPuente de la Constitución de 1812Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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San José del Valle

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