Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental
C/ Bonanza s/n (Urb. Playas del Arenal)
29604, Marbella (Málaga)

Phone:
952 83 93 16
Fax:
952 83 93 20
Email:
info@mancomunidad.org
Together we care for our quality of life
ES EN
Casares

Casares

Quaint streets and the looks of a hanging village to create a very special place

A real melting pot, Casares – which has been designated as an Artistic and Historical Complex – is the hometown of the father of Andalusia, Blas Infante. Its steep, winding streets and the funny layout of its houses have earned it the nickname ‘Hanging Village’.

Casares

Casares

Casares

As you set foot in it, you are presented with two classical views: the narrowing of the Mediterranean into the Strait of Gibraltar from 435m above sea level and the houses piling up on each other as they climb the mountain to conquer the summit.

In addition to the street layout, in the purest tradition of Al-Andalus, visitors must see the well-preserved Arab Castle. The site affords the third classical view: the village from above. It was here that the Duke of Arcos closed the deal for the surrender of the Moorish rebels.

All the civilisations that settled in Andalusia left their mark in Casares. In times of the Romans, for instance, the village had its own coins minted and the peculiar baths of La Hedionda, which were built by Julius Caesar (together with the village itself, according to his records) in gratitude for the positive effect the local sulphur and alkaline water had on his skin condition.

Cityhall

  • C/ La Villa 29, 29690 Casares. Málaga.
  • Phone: 952 89 41 26
  • Fax: 952 89 40 17
  • Email: registro@casares.es
  • Major: Excmo. Sr. D. Juan Luis Villalón Ortega

Geographic information

  • Area: 160.0 Km²
  • Height : 435 m

Climate

  • Average temperature: 16.6 °C
  • Sunshine hours: 2800 hours / year
  • Precipitation: 860 l/m²

Gastronomy

  • Conejo
  • Sopas de maimones
  • Morcilla de chivo
  • Guisado de patatas
  • Gachas
  • Tortas fritas
  • Gazpacho casareño

Touristic Infromation

Holidays

  • Feria: Primera quincena de agosto.
  • Feria del Cristo: mediados de septiembre.
  • Fiesta de la Virgen del Rosario: primera semana de septiembre.
  • Romería Virgen del Rosario del Campo: mayo.

Interesting places

  • Baños de la Hedionda
  • Casa natal de Blas Infante
  • Castillo viejo de Casares
  • Ciudad Romana de Lacipo
  • Convento de los Capuchinos (s.XVI)
  • Cuevas de Ballesteros, la Hedionda (necrópolis neolítica)
  • Ermita de la Vera Cruz
  • Fortaleza y Castillo árabe
  • Iglesia de la Encarnación
  • Torre de la Sal

MÁS NOTICIAS >

MÁS NOTICIAS >

MÁS NOTICIAS >

Western Costa del Sol Town Council Association uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and perform analysis.
By continuing browsing you accept our cookies policy.
Continue - Deny