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What to see and do in Casares

What to see and do in Casares (Costa del Sol Occidental, Málaga): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 3 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

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What to see and do in Casares

Casares
Village
A settlement of Iberian and Phoenician origin beneath a 13th-century castle, it marked the border of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada along the Genal river from the 13th century, and was the site in 1361 of a diplomatic meeting between Peter I of Castile and Muhammad V of Granada. Chosen in 2024 as one of the most beautiful villages in Andalusia, it now has around 9,000 inhabitants.
Casa natal de Blas Infante
Historical milestone
Blas Infante, recognised by the Parliament of Andalusia and the Spanish Cortes Generales as 'Father of the Andalusian Homeland', was born in Casares in 1885. He is a central figure in 20th-century Andalusian nationalism.
Castillo de Casares
Monument
13th-century fortress of Muslim origin crowning the village of Casares, next to the 16th-century Iglesia de la Encarnación, built on the site of the former mosque.
Baños romanos de la Hedionda
Monument
1st-century Roman baths with sulphurous waters, in the term of Casares. According to tradition, Julius Caesar treated a liver ailment in these waters in 61 BC.
Pacto de Casares de 1361
Historical milestone
In 1361 a pact between the kingdoms of Castile and Granada was signed in Casares. In 1485 the town was handed over to the Duke of Cádiz during the Granada War.
Fundación de Manilva por vecinos de Casares
Historical milestone
In 1528, a group of 50 residents of Casares founded the settlement that gave rise to Manilva, which centuries later would become an independent municipality.
Pan cateto de Casares
Food and drink
The Panificadora de Casares has been making the traditional pan cateto by hand since 1890. Local cuisine also includes sopa casareña and conejo a la casareña (rabbit).