Cañete’s religious architecture comprises two buildings, the 17th century Convento de San Francisco which had a small cloister adjoining the church, and the Monasterio del Santîsimo Sacramento de...
Cañete la Real is a municipality in the Guadalteba region of Malaga province, in a majestic location, high in the mountains between Serrania de Ronda and Vega de Antequera. Because of this, it came to be an important crossroads for different civilizations throughout history.
Cañete la Real is a wonderful destination for active tourism. Its surroundings are full of interesting hiking routes or areas like "Las Espeñas", ideal to spend a day in the countryside. It is also possible to spot birds of prey in the Sierra del Padrastro, or even, for the more adventurous, to go caving, climbing or hang gliding.
NOT TO MISS IN CAÑETE LA REAL
MONUMENTS
The first thing that catches the attention when entering Cañete la Real is the Hins Qannit Castle, an 11th century Arab fortress, testament to the struggles between the faithful Omar ibn Hafsun of al-Andalus and the Emirate of Córdoba. The "Los Vigías del Territorio" ("Guardians of the Territory")historical interpretation centre it located in the Torre del Homenaje ("Tribute Tower").
Other medieval remains are the Tower of Ortegícar, which defended a rural farmstead, and the Nazarí bridge, which gave access to it.
The historic-artistic heritage of Cañete la Real is worth learning about. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, homes and important buildings such as the Church of San Sebastian, built in 1526 and restored in 1797, were built.
Also, important examples of religious architecture include the Convent of San Francisco and the Convent of the Holy Sacrament.
Geographic Data
Surface
165 km2
Altitude
742 m
Latitude
36º 57'
Length
-5º 01'
Distance to Málaga City
85,5 km
Demographics
City
1584
Men
776
Women
808
Nationality
Cañeteros
Town Hall
Plaza de la Paz, 1, 29340
Links of interest
- Tourism
- Heritage
- Nature
- Traditions
- Establishments
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An Arabic castle begun in the 9th century and completed in the 16th century. This great fortress was one of the most important during the Humar Bem Hafsum uprising and the Christian and Granada wars....
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This 18.60 metres high Arab tower has a squared plan and forms the part of a walled building complex. It is a remarkable building placed on a hillock on the left side of the River Guadalteba and on...
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Cañete, as Josê Solîs Romero says, "provides a good opportunity to combine history, art and nature in a single visit”. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Arabic Hins Cannit or Qanit,...
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This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
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This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
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This exclusive resort, which remains in operation throughout the year, has 14 separate rooms, all equipped with the best facilities, located in three buildings: Zaira apartment with capacity for 2...
