![Setenil de las Bodegas is a town of about 3,000 inhabitants, many of whom have residences under this huge rock formation. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Setenil de las Bodegas is a town of about 3,000 inhabitants, many of whom have residences under this huge rock formation. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxhf0RzwJE2y8rzwngRBsii5TbAMC9TIZ127dxvrDNMPOufLMnlfJZ6xMTkXPwHBEgL-rBNdPlykiPhZkHyGegbwc8L3H9rZyphvtzQ_zGQehthNFKR2GUie2wNKkwX_BYjsPaAyCyw/s1600/Setenil+de+las+Bodegas+is+a+town+of+about+3,000+inhabitants,+many+of+whom+have+residences+under+this+huge+rock+formation.+-+The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock..jpg)
Crabby uncles and various other old men like to ask this question when someone doesn't know what's going on: What are you, living under a rock?
Usually, the rhetorical jab is met with eyerolls, but if you lived here, in Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain, you could respond with, "Yes, I do live under a rock, and it's actually quite lovely."
![Setenil de las Bodegas is a town of about 3,000 inhabitants, many of whom have residences under this huge rock formation. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Setenil de las Bodegas is a town of about 3,000 inhabitants, many of whom have residences under this huge rock formation. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxhf0RzwJE2y8rzwngRBsii5TbAMC9TIZ127dxvrDNMPOufLMnlfJZ6xMTkXPwHBEgL-rBNdPlykiPhZkHyGegbwc8L3H9rZyphvtzQ_zGQehthNFKR2GUie2wNKkwX_BYjsPaAyCyw/s1600/Setenil+de+las+Bodegas+is+a+town+of+about+3,000+inhabitants,+many+of+whom+have+residences+under+this+huge+rock+formation.+-+The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock..jpg)
Photo: Juan Antonio Patiño Méndez
The rock covering is actually a gorge that has been slowly eroded by the Rio Trejo over the centuries.
![The rock covering is actually a gorge that has been slowly eroded by the Rio Trejo over the centuries. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. The rock covering is actually a gorge that has been slowly eroded by the Rio Trejo over the centuries. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmynqojMl2pYJi0JOjsdEfrzPwOYWfLVZkRs_kwNyfzbQnwXG9PEeiRn84-klR49xBmdwa9WokgJQPOq0ZV7QkeJtDv2pdkMqqQfhhuyHfz4eZLlXf4bUkGtj5R6S92I87lAHB1mz1AA/s1600/The+rock+covering+is+actually+a+gorge+that+has+been+slowly+eroded+by+the+Rio+Trejo+over+the+centuries.+-+The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock..jpg)
Photo: Juan Antonio Patiño Méndez
The oldest homes in the city can be found under the gorge, and new construction rests on the hillside above.
![The oldest homes in the city can be found under the gorge, and new construction rests on the hillside above. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. The oldest homes in the city can be found under the gorge, and new construction rests on the hillside above. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYGMYM3lgZtVRwNus-1FAtENOV5f1dE-VKCCavM7W6wvANhc286TTOyRzGW9fJEavdIE6so7CYV_Im6rdIr8wxGCp_47AdBrbEq5pHxQHwAiLvv2RPdzAzg-2QHUaOWNjNz_UfDqGZQ/s1600/The+oldest+homes+in+the+city+can+be+found+under+the+gorge,+and+new+construction+rests+on+the+hillside+above.+-+The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock..jpg)
Photo: luiscifermex
When first settled, this area actually made an excellent place to live: The shadows of the gorge provided a natural way for people to stay out of the heat.
![When first settled, this area actually made an excellent place to live: The shadows of the gorge provided a natural way for people to stay out of the heat. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. When first settled, this area actually made an excellent place to live: The shadows of the gorge provided a natural way for people to stay out of the heat. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jLqf0bJwHG1BmP0HaRNx6yeowjFtE14rdFEwfMRJS9sXuh2iySNlFKj9pSCT9MWPEJrVE7MrWi1n3LOvKufyWsIOfKe3-TpufR0kRLV3e98spYX0mINGE7qwoQAOA_8ic-E0vWW-7w/s1600/The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock..jpg)
Photo: Judith
Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible.
![Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXJndcGeiDK4mDI1Otk_Nf_qlOdtRW-zk-3Ll4DcEilRfyWj751CENPnf0wWT1ZL9QgU1UveB6-JBn7n3OpGC7IiHMNYVA141Cvc0q4ngXALDmqn7OWm5jtNk62r7YFCPiHooq6l58Q/s1600/The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock!.jpg)
Photo: Quimera8
![Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8FL65iB0mVFuNZ4iPtN3ZEAfJ2Wy5h3O3Rfw2fY8sVvEJ5Cf4bE7JaVGIArYk_0jITSUy7aBlnX1KJT_zSpRvWsYhVeyMJobKgPJfj29O7ZBdFoqqB6CmX4g2HJbHU8rZUvN-6Qqjw/s1600/The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock,.jpg)
Photo: Gaspar Serrano
![Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDj1eOkQnNFyrBDCr7zqsSKVkbTBAcFwnlDwwYpZxFaNIqjxQdFdADQIYwmEHRh1eSxW0VP6fieUuOjB4tOxo-y3fo092UmNROmTtOas5Om0aAkrI4RU1XWd60D2cLTNSF8mlKnWIpLg/s1600/The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock....jpg)
Photo: Ravi Jones
![Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitxupDD3lRgq5bXF8K37owZ-1BHTU29pZl1BhEwZEFtPSL5ZAducLPK7Ca6mvI2ze_rhbLImSCROtptbVpxHPuxoFeEhoeQzqpr9fdEHiNdWvFavq5FB8SDHbaZRBzBnRHLTI9XbZTFA/s1600/The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock!!!.jpg)
Photo: Emilio Sancha
![Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Setenil de las Bodegas is also one of the typical white villages of Andalucia - the houses are whitewashed every year in an effort to make the town as cool as possible. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjL5cv5Sw9pR5cN2phmPRbhuddTrkHgFAOC6yCacixkKQmWe0UF9J8XIcyB-kM8n8yrUpMOubRLycIoj963tD6tJ8PjQgdgcdrPQXZBeyKtOQiD_hJMIbJ_XxrlRL2E_nsD_4CoJTpg/s1600/The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock!!.jpg)
Photo: Cesar Redondo
Now, the small town is quite lively, and boasts some of the region's best restaurants and cafes.
![Now, the small town is quite lively, and boasts some of the region's best restaurants and cafes. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. Now, the small town is quite lively, and boasts some of the region's best restaurants and cafes. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wqV_-d6BXI6cWYvcqAq9aCpOoSoNoSMqzM-UBTrFicpAOQLD2GiLpDbWv-vCfkx8czWNSkhofWbIWoeBjxKVJhh_OprtEuljNM4omLYGfuT5aOZh5sTU9V1LalehAtV3r-JKr-LCwQ/s1600/Now,+the+small+town+is+quite+lively,+and+boasts+some+of+the+region's%2Bbest%2Brestaurants%2Band%2Bcafes.%2B-%2BThe%2BPeople%2BIn%2BThis%2BSpanish%2BTown%2BAre%2BLiterally%2BLiving%2BUnder%2BA%2BRock..jpg)
Photo: Gaspar Serrano
In fact, Setenil de las Bodegas is known for its culinary delicacies, including chorizon, honey, olive oil, and Andalucian wine.
![In fact, Setenil de las Bodegas is known for its culinary delicacies, including chorizon, honey, olive oil, and Andalucian wine. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock. In fact, Setenil de las Bodegas is known for its culinary delicacies, including chorizon, honey, olive oil, and Andalucian wine. - The People In This Spanish Town Are Literally Living Under A Rock.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydv_3Mx-DOZYDrCyxGcdQqDQ2fh0w5oSn_6actuI7uqUEAp7eXgdSy1MX___j1cIgnXa7w1g97qewxB2D9qxDLniEdtzIJdcO0Nh7PyFOv5LbC-gtIIpGbl0s0YYTdUfdIp9bu05eVw/s1600/In+fact,+Setenil+de+las+Bodegas+is+known+for+its+culinary+delicacies,+including+chorizon,+honey,+olive+oil,+and+Andalucian+wine.+-+The+People+In+This+Spanish+Town+Are+Literally+Living+Under+A+Rock..jpg)
Photo: Ravi Jones
After seeing these gorgeous photos, it seems like living under a rock wouldn't be so bad after all.
Source: Messy Nessy Chic Via LifeBuzz
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