Cartajima
Is located in the middle of the Rondeña mountainous
countryside and wide areas of chestnut, holm- oak
and cork trees dominate its municipal district. Its
urban centre, situated like a watchtower on a hill
at a height of more than 800 metres above sea- level,
is made up of low- lying houses situated on both sides
of narrow, winding streets. At present, it has wide
offer of rural lodgings. Although there are findings
that prove the Hellenic presence in the area, its
historical origins are practically unknown. However,
we do know that Cartajima excelled during the War
Of Independence for the fight it put up against the
Napoleonic troops and in which excelled the guerrilla
Andrés García, who rebelled against
the Governor of Ronda. During the Nineteenth Century,
the town experienced a great economic boost due to
the cultivation of vine crops and the exploitation
of the iron deposits, around which a cannon factory
was built, with Cartajima coming to be known as "Little
Cádiz".
Apart from the medieval castle and some archaeological
sites of a certain interest, the Church of "Ntra.
Sra. Del Rosario", from the Sixteenth Century,
is the place´s most important monument.
In mid- August, the festivities in honour of "La
Virgen del Rosario" take place and in its gastronomy,
one needs to highlight "la olla", "las
sopas refritas", the rabbit stews and the cold
vegetable soup, all of which can be washed down with
the area´s typical wine, "el mosto".
And as dessert, one should taste "ala cocina
de castañas".
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