Image History of Cómpeta Though at the start of the 14th century Vêlez consisted of a number of separate villages including Torrox, Torre del Mar and Nerja, Cómpeta was not mentioned until its capture in 1457, whereupon it was subjected to the authority of the... Cómpeta Historia
Image History of Cútar The name Cútar appears to have been derived from the Arabic “Cautzar”, meaning “fountain of paradise ". Archaeological remains found in the town point to human settlements here between the end of the Neolithic period and the beginning of... Cútar Historia
Image History of El Borge The Arabic origin of this village is obvious from an ethnological study of its name; Al Borg, although little is known as to the history of the municipality. What is known is written certain chronicles that date from the era of the... El Borge Historia
Image History of Frigiliana Though the best-preserved remains are those of the Arabic period, Frigiliana is also home to traces of prehistoric human settlements, specifically dating back to the late Neolithic period (around 3,000 before Christ). However, numerous... Frigiliana Historia
Image History of Iznate The origin of the word Iznate can be traced to the Arab root “hisnat”, which means “castle”. Therefore, Hins Aute means the Castle of Aute. Whatever be the case, historians have not found any traces of any human settlement on the site of... Iznate Historia