• Period : Modern Age (medieval Islamic period) • Construction system : Masonry and brickwork • Style of architecture : Simple • Architectural elements : A 2-storey tower with octagonal vault,...
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
MONUMENTS
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 On the ruins of the castle, built in the 13th century, stands the original 16th century church of La Encarnación, erected in accordance with a papal bull issued by Julius 2nd. It features three...
Image GENERAL INFORMATION • Heritage Value: Medium • Landscape Value: Medium • Condition: Low state of repair • Type of hydraulic structure: Canal • Stage of the Great Málaga Path: Stage 28. Genalguacil...
Los Reales de Sierra Bermeja Natural Area, which includes a total of 1,236 hectares of protected land, is situated at the junction of the municipal districts of Estepona, Genalguacil and Casares,...
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 Located in the north of the municipality next to the MA-8300 road. This viewpoint is below the bird watching viewpoint.
Image Casares Costa Golf was inaugurated on January 1st, 2008, and it was designed by Juan Carlos Martinez. The course offers wonderful panoramic views of the mountains and the sea. It also has 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.