So characteristic of the Andalusian region and so present in every way, highway, path, the White villages They are an inevitable appointment if we want to better know this beautiful region with all that this implies. C
ada white village resembles another, but it has, Of course, its own charm. They are innumerable and unless you live in the area, It is almost impossible to visit them all, but those who choose to visit, we will feel the warmth of its environment and its people, always ready to give us their help and their joy.
Its architecture will impact us from the road, when we begin to distinguish, its white houses trimmed in the mountains and shining in the sun, almost every day is present in the Andalusian sky. many also, They have been of great importance in the area where they are and history legacy in them monuments and buildings of great historical value, like castles around which the city developed.
Casares, on Sierra Bermeja, in the province of Málaga, Costa del Sol, It is at a height of 430 meters above sea level, allowing us to glimpse in the distance I. Whether from the A7150 road and the MA 830, that lead to the city, we can appreciate it fully and from different angles. It is part of Natural Royal Sierra Bermeja.
Casares is the birthplace of Blas Infante, born in 1885, who was musicologist, historian, Writer, journalist, anthropologist, political and is considered the "Father of the Andalusian Homeland" for their contribution and political intervention both regionalist carrying out their ideals, federal and national.
Traditionally it is said that the city owes its name to Julius Caesar who would have healed some ailment in Hedionda baths, 60 BC. Baths made famous by its apparent healing properties. What speaks the passage of the Romans in these lands, where it is said to also be cradled currency reason it may be considered to have been an important center at that time. Casares in the history of the city as possible morisco operations center is also described uprising against Philip II in the sixteenth century.
The Tourist Office Casares works in birthplace of Blas Infante, which can be accessed. You get there besides, necessary training for the ride. It is located on Street race 51.
While the urban fabric with its narrow and intricate streets, denotes the presence in its origins of the Arab people, in some caves such as Ferrete, Utrera, Pelliscoso, Crestellina and the Cortijo Alepiche, are traces of prehistoric age population and later, traces of Phoenician and Iberian countries.
Casares is a city that can go quietly, of course walk, to better appreciate. Walking its streets and climbing them we will find the typical houses that had distinguished from the road.
In its Central plaza, is the Source of Carlos III, eighteenth century work, which it is part of the hydraulic works that were made to channel the spring water port of Viñas to take the town center, It retains its original appearance despite various interventions of restoration and is a reference point and meeting place for both visitors and for locals. Surrounded by small shops and bars, It is a space that invites the enjoyment.
Adjacent to the square of the source is small San Sebastian Church the SXVII. It is a temple of basilica with nave.
In the center of the facade of simple lines and finishing off the same, the bell tower is located. the windows decorated with colorful images stand out.
The interior houses the image of Our Lady of the Rosary, patroness of Casares. When the pilgrimage is celebrated in the month of May, the image of the Virgin is transferred to its chapel at the junction of the rivers and Jemal Guadario.
During the tour of the beautiful village of Casares White, we must be attentive to the viewpoints from where they can appreciate the beautiful views from the place thanks to its privileged location. As well as visit businesses selling typical local products, as glass articles, ceramics, esparto, embroidery, woodcarving and typical white wine.
Significant points of interest Casares invite us to take a tour of the ruins of what was the Arab fortress at the top of the village where the views are magnificent. The wall is largely built directly over the ravine, I making this wall itself. North of the wall the gateway to the suburb is located and is known as Arco del Arrabal. The second door is the gateway to the fortress, call Arco de la Villa, adjacent to which are the Museum Etnohistoria.
You can also visit, the Church of the Incarnation sixteenth century, nave with a bell tower, at the rear, the courtyard that belonged to a former convent, Cemetery church and convent Llano, moving away from the historic center, find the Hedionda baths, those wherein, as I was mentioned before, He would have healed their ailments Julius Caesar himself who pay mode this cure, it is said that orders to construct Lacipo, city of great importance in the region in Roman times.
Point of interest near Casares:
Natural Park Sierras Bermeja and Crestellina.
Ibero Roman city of Lacipo located a few kilometers from the village of Casares.
Inserted in this magnificent natural area Casares offers visitors various excursions and walk suitable for all those who love hiking or wishing to enjoy nature.
…. And that leaves a White people after visit, And, surely want to come back. His images remain with us forever. The uniformity provided by its architecture of simple lines and whiteness of its buildings, overwhelms the visitor and take with us the quietude, our day will also be calmer. So much so we want to take these images of stillness to our own habitat. The more comfortable we are in an environment when the color, the shape, The matter, They give by the way is up, a high input of balance.
