This white town in the Sierra of Cadiz preserves many important historical remains, and is situated on the Guadalete River.
Crowning the town, in the Pajarete Sierra, is the castle of Matrera - a 16th century fort with a perimeter wall over 500m long.
Like other towns along this route, Villamartín also has several historic monuments, such as the 17th century Iglesia de las Anguistas, the Casas-palacio de Los Topete y de los Ríos, or the Parroquia de Santa María de las Virtudes.
It's worth heading out of the town centre to visit the "El Tarajal" nature spot found at the tail of the Bornos marsh. Almost every day, pilgrims devoted to the patron go to the Ermita de la Virgen de las Montañas, situated on the Pajarete hillside.
The river which flows through the town provides opportunities for anglers, while for lovers of hunting there's plenty of game: partridges, hare and rabbits.
Just four kilometres from Villámartin is the camp of Dolénico de Alberite, one of several archaeological sites. Figures engraved on walls, human remains and funerary objects are just a few of the findings that have led this place to be considered one of the most ancient cemeteries on the Iberian peninsular.
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Local craftsmen's produce focuses on leather goods and saddlery. These traditional practices have remained constant over the centuries, thank to the town's continuing livestock tradition.
Sweets such as cream puffs, known as cuernos (horns), are part of the native gastronomy.
Various important days of celebration in Villamartín include the procession to the Santuario de la Virgen de las Montañas, which takes place annually on 8 September, the "Día de Santa Ana" on 26 July, and the "Feria del Pueblo", usually held in spring.
Villamartín is about 87km from Cadiz capital. To get there take the AP-4 (direction Jerez), then the A-382 heading for Arcos and once you pass Bornos on the A-371 you reach your destination.
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