stackyFACTSHidden deep in Andalusia, the breathtaking town of Setenil de las Bodegas is literally crushed under a giant mountain gorge. Houses, cafes, and narrow streets are carved directly into massive basalt overhangs. It offers absolute natural cooling during the blistering summer heat and creates profoundly striking architectural photographs.
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