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What to see and do in Guaro

What to see and do in Guaro (Sierra de las Nieves, Málaga): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 3 Monuments · 1 Historical milestones

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What to see and do in Guaro

Guaro
Village
Of Arab origin in the settlement of Guaro el Viejo, it was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1485 and obtained town status in 1614 by order of Philip IV; in 1648 the County of Guaro was created for it. It now has around 2,600 inhabitants.
Guaro, villa y condado
Historical milestone
Conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1485, Guaro received the title of villa from Philip IV in 1614. On 28 September 1648 the title of Count of Guaro was created for its lord, granted to Juan Chumacero de Sotomayor y Carrillo.
Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel de Guaro
Monument
Built in 1505 over an old mosque, Latin-cross in plan; it has been remodeled twice since.
Ermita de la Cruz del Puerto
Monument
Hermitage of Guaro that holds a venerated image of the Cristo de Limpias and offers panoramic views of the surroundings.
Centro Cultural Al-Andalus de Guaro
Monument
Houses an ethnographic museum of olive oil that preserves a 12th-century Arab oil press.