Rural tourism is in a state of grace and more and more travelers are opting for getaways to small towns. Either because they offer hiking trails, plans to do with children or because they treasure impressive historic centers. In this regard, the reservation portal Holidu has compiled in its latest ranking which are the most viral villages in Andalusia, scenic destinations that accumulate a good amount of searches on the Internet.
Specifically, the 529 localities with less than 5,000 inhabitants were evaluated using the Semrush tool. Analyzing the average monthly search volume in Google in the last 12 months, we can see that these are the 10 most viral municipalities in Andalusia.
The andalusian villages that add up to the most searches on the Internet
1. Frigiliana (Málaga) – 4080 searches/month
Frigiliana leads the ranking with 4,080 monthly searches. To walk up its steep cobblestone streets, taste its gastronomy to delight in the whitewashed houses that make up the profile of Frigiliana implies yielding to the beauty of this popular destination.
Not surprisingly, its vibrant cultural life has been hailed as a “hidden gem” by U.S. Travel Leisure magazine, one of the most beautiful small towns in the world.
2. Setenil de las Bodegas (Cádiz) – 3380 searches/month
In second place, with 3,380 monthly searches, is Setenil de las Bodegas, popular for integrating its cottages into rock formations. The peculiarity of this white village is its landscape configuration.
A labyrinth of stone and lime, an urban redoubt, the fruit of the geology the presence of the waters of the Guadalporcún and an imposing architecture. You have more details about this essential of the province of Cadiz in this article.
3. Grazalema (Cádiz) – 1560 searches/month
Grazalema ranks third with 1,560 monthly searches. In the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, this village is known for its stunning natural scenery and rural charm.
A town that integrates an amazing environment with a rich history that places them as one of the leaders in the manufacture of wool blankets in Andalusia. Its cobbled streets will conquer the traveler as much as the soup of Grazalema or its seductive goat cheeses.
4. Castellar de la Frontera (Cádiz) – 970 searches/month
Cadiz repeats for the third time in this list of the most viral towns in Andalusia; in this case, Castellar de la Frontera adds 970 monthly searches. The charm of this medieval village is unparalleled, presiding over the province from a hill and surrounded by walls.
In fact, visitors can drop by its 13th century castle and enjoy the panoramic views of the Alcornocales Natural Park. This enclave is not lacking in trails, captivating alleys and succulent local gastronomy.
5. Pampaneira (Granada) – 950 searches/month
The last of the small villages that closes this list is Pampaneira. In the Poqueira ravine and within the region of La Alpujarra, is this charming white village. With the passage of time it has managed to maintain its Berber appearance, between slopes, corners and small squares.