Gaucin, white Village, inland Costa del Sol, Malaga Andalucia Spain
Gaucin has a population of only 2000 and is perched 626 metres above sea level Like so much of Andalucia it has had a fascinating if tumultuous history Derived from the Arab word guazan strong rock the village is perched on the crest of the Sierra del Hacho and due to its key strategic position was once a major Roman settlement Its magnificent castle Castillo del Aguila Eagle s Castle dates from this era and was later expanded by the Arabs into a fortress As one would expect from the name it is not unusual to see eagles circling the towers here while kestrels regularly nest in the walls of the mediaeval convent.
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Location: Gaucin, Malaga Province, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Andalusia, Spain.
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