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Castril is a small white village located at the base of the mountains of the Sierra de Castril Natural Park

During 2006, Castril was voted the most popular white village in Andalucia (on a Spanish TV programme) and as a result the area is now beginning to become more popular with tourists (mostly Spanish and French) who come to see its lake, river and abundance of water through springs in the mountains.

One of the main features of Castril has to be the "Sendero de la Pasarela colgante", a popular walk which follows the River Castril and is known to the English speaking community as the "Gorge Walk.  The river begins at the bottom of Castril and you can take one of two routes.

At the bottom of Castril you walk through a row of trees, you then decline slowly and start to walk along a boarded  trail that is suspended above the river in the gorge.  You then go over a suspended bridge, become going through a small cave which becomes dark for a few minutes before daylight emerges again.

You then have the option to carry on and walk into the Castril valley.  How long you walk for is up to you.

Alternatively, once through the cave, you can bear down to the left on over a bridge (you will see renovated accommodation here).  This used to be an old mill.  Here you will then begin a gentle climb back into Castril.  Once back in Castril, you can enjoy a well deserved drink in one of the local bars!

Castril Gorge Walk - Sendero de la Pasarela colgante

Castril itself becomes very lively during July and August but the remainder of the year the village remains quiet and is enjoyed by mainly locals.

Every Friday Castril holds a small market, where you can buy your fruit and veg, clothes, ecological products, natural rugs and pottery.

There are 3 small supermarkets, 2 banks, a post office, medical centre, pharmacy and town hall. Two schools cover ages 3 - 14 years old inclusive.

Generally the shops open around 9.30am from Monday - Saturday and close around 2pm

They then reopen from approximately 5.30pm though to 8 or 9pm (times may vary) dependent upon time of year

The church above and gardens below	Above "The Rock" / Below the statue that greets you when you manage to walk to the top!!	Above pretty features, some of which feature water / Below narrow streets show typical town houses

Recreation Centre and Play Park, Castril	Local Swimming Pool, Castril Opens end of June to end of August each year

Celebrations & Dates (click on the link at the top to see full details of local fiestas/festivals)

Village Fair and Castril's Bull Festival

Supervisory Celebrations in honour to the Christ of Consuelo

The first four days mainly focus on the religious side of the Festival

Followed by the final 3 days of fun and festivity with the Bull Run through Castril.

Are you considering moving to Castril / thinking of buying a property to rent out?

Come and stay in our rural accommodation/Bed and Breakfast (B&B), and we will put you in touch with Estate Agents who have property for sale that cover Baza, Benamaurel, Campo Camara, Campo Cebas, Caniles, Carramaiza, Castril, Castillejar, Cortes de Baza, Cuevas del Campo, Cullar, Fátima, Fuente Nuevas, Fuente Nieves, Fuente Vera, Galera, Guadix, Huescar, Las Almontaras, Los Brancos, Los Isodoros, Los Pedros, Los Torres, Manuel Díaz, Pozo Alcon, San Clemente and beyond....

If you are thinking of buying a ruin that needs renovation work or fancy a cave house built to your specification, we can recommend English and Spanish builders to give you guidance and a quotation if required.  We are also able to act on your behalf, if you are having works done here but cannot be here in person to attend to day to day issues.

There are currently around 5 English families living in Castril and many more retired couples living on the outskirts of the village, making it a very close community where we all like to help each other out.

The schools here are very good and the teachers most helpful.  Some of the teachers speak a little English, but you should wherever possibly try to learn the language.

The English children here range from 4 - 13 years old and have all settled here very quickly.