Swim, fish and kayak in the Zahara-El Gastor man-made lake.

Swim, fish and kayak in the Zahara-El Gastor man-made lake. © Jorge Morales

As pretty as a picture by day and absolutely magical by night, Zahara is one of Andalucía's most beautiful of white villages.

As pretty as a picture by day and absolutely magical by night, Zahara is one of Andalucía's most beautiful of white villages. © Jorge Morales

The village has been immortalised by 19th century British travel writer, Richard Ford, who described it as "a Moorish eagle's nest".

The village has been immortalised by 19th century British travel writer, Richard Ford, who described it as "a Moorish eagle's nest". © Jorge Morales

The epitome of a traditional white pueblo in Southern Spain.

The epitome of a traditional white pueblo in Southern Spain. © Jorge Morales

Pristine whitewashed houses line the village's quaint cobbled streets.

Pristine whitewashed houses line the village's quaint cobbled streets. © Jorge Morales

Shadowplay.

Shadowplay. © Jorge Morales

Rugged landscapes.

Rugged landscapes. © Jorge Morales

Completed in 1992, the Zahara-El Gastor reservoir is the largest in the region.

Completed in 1992, the Zahara-El Gastor reservoir is the largest in the region. © Jorge Morales

The end of another perfect day in Andalucía!

The end of another perfect day in Andalucía! © Jorge Morales