The Castle of Casares is located in the town of Casares, in the province of Málaga. It sits in the upper area of the village, in the so-called Recinto del Castillo (Spanish for “Castle Precinct”),...
Do you want to tread the cobbles built centuries ago by the Iberians, Phoenicians and Romans? And learn at the same time about the figure of Blas Infante, considered the father of Andalusia? Take your car and head to Casares, a town in the Western Costa del Sol where you will receive all the charms of a traditional white village and more.
Declared a Historic-Artistic Site, Casares preserves the best of all the civilizations that have inhabited it. The best example is Casares Castle, of Arab origin, which gives the town a striking image, standing between Campo de Gibraltar and Serrania de Ronda.
In addition, Casares has a few of kilometers of coastline and two high-end golf courses: Finca Cortesín Golf Club designed by Cabell Robinson, and Doña Julia Golf.
NOT TO MISS IN CASARES
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Casares Castle is an essential stop in this municipality. It is located in the highest part of the village and was erected by the Arabs, who took advantage of the steep limestone massif on which it was built to complete the building"s defense. From its highest point, the castle dominates the valleys, hills and coastal plains that stretch from the Serrania de Ronda to the Bay of Algeciras and the Rock of Gibraltar. Some towers remain, along with sections of walls and two gates known as the Arrabal and Villa arches, which is home to the Ethnology and History Museum.
Many tourists also begin their visit to Casares with Casa Natal Blas Infante (Blas Infante"s birthplace), which provides an insight into the life of the most important character in the recovery of the Andalusian identity, thanks to the fragments of his life and works are still preserved inside. In addition, its rooms house temporary exhibitions with pieces by local artists. The building is also one of the tourist offices of the municipality.
The Encarnación church, built in the late sixteenth century, deserves another visit for its Mudéjar-influenced bell tower and its rear patio, which once belonged to the convent. The Hermitage of Saint Sebastian, built in the seventeenth century, is home to the image of Our Lady of the Rosary of the fields, the patron saint of Casares.
Image Image This strategic enclave was crucial for controlling the Guadiaro and Genal valleys between the 3rd and 2nd centuries CE. This watchtower of Iberian origin grew in importance during the Roman period...
Image Blas Infante Pêrez, the author of “Ideal Andaluz”, a pragmatic book outlining his plans for Andalusia, was born in Casares on the 15th of July 1885. A public notary and a politician, it is...
Located in Casares, Ancha Beach is a gem on the Costa del Sol. This is a very beautiful beach, 1300 metres long and 50 metres wide. The sea here is suitable for swimming and is usually very calm....
Here the mountains are of medium height, but with sharp ridges that are largely inaccessible. The mountains are located very close to Casares. A marked route leads to a viewpoint from which you can...
Sierra Crestellina Natural Area is located in the Baetic Cordillera and consists of a steep crag of Jurassic limestone which rises up out of the Triassic sandstones of the Genal Valley. The Sierra...
Image Due to the number of different cultures that passed through Andalusia over history and ended up inhabiting, Casares, in Roman times had its own coin minting. The Romans were also the ones who first...
Image Situated in a strategic location of the Costa del Sol, “Doña Julia” is a Golf course which is perfectly integrated in a natural environment set in an area offering magnificent views of the...
Image Located at the entrance to the municipality, it is a very busy place because a health center is located nearby. The views from this viewpoint are spectacular.
Image On Carrera Street there is a beautiful and wide viewpoint with excellent views, given that Casares is 470 m above sea level. In addition, on this street stands the birthplace of Blas Infante, now a...