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What to see and do in Pizarra

What to see and do in Pizarra (Valle del Guadalhorce, Málaga): 9 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

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

When to go to Pizarra: festival calendar

February: Romería de El Santo (Pizarra) (February 28)
August: Real Feria de Pizarra (del 14 al 18 de agosto)

How far each place is from the centre of Pizarra

Ermita mozárabe de Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta (Pizarra) 2 km

Towns near Pizarra

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What to see and do in Pizarra

Pizarra
Village
It arose in the late 15th century on lands belonging to Diego Romero and was established as a villa in the last third of the 16th century; it obtained town-charter status by royal decree of Ferdinand VII on 19 January 1818 and fixed its definitive jurisdictional boundary on 4 April 1821. It now has around 10,300 inhabitants.
Conferencia de Pizarra
Historical milestone
On 5 February 1922 a military conference was held in Pizarra at which Spanish commanders discussed matters relating to the war in Morocco, an episode that gives its name to this local historical event.
Ermita mozárabe de Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta (Pizarra)
Monument
Single-nave Mozarabic hermitage carved into rock, with groin vaults and rosettes at the keystone, from the first half of the 18th century.
Torre de la Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol (Pizarra)
Monument
Church with a Mudéjar coffered ceiling; its tower was added in 1862 by the Compañía de los Ferrocarriles Andaluces Málaga-Córdoba.
Pizarra obtiene derecho a nombrar alcaldes propios (1595)
Historical milestone
In 1595 Pizarra obtained the right to appoint its own mayors, separating administratively from Álora.
Pizarra recibe el título de villa (1818)
Historical milestone
Pizarra was raised to the category of villa by royal decree in 1818.
Real Feria de Pizarra
Activity
Patron saint fair of Pizarra.
Romería de El Santo (Pizarra)
Activity
Local procession and romería known as El Santo.
Día de las Migas Pastoreñas
Food and drink
Food festival dedicated to migas, held on the first Sunday of December, together with sopa aplastá and roscos de Cerralba as dishes typical of Pizarra.