Casabermeja
Possessor of a privileged natural environment, in
which the Sierra of "El Torcal" and of
"La de Cabras" stand out, Casabermeja
is situated a few kilometres from Málaga, on
the Pedrizas Road.
Megalithic graves have been found in Chapera and in
"El Cortijo del Hospital" and cave paintings
in "El Cerro Mogea". Apart from the prehistoric
presence, the Romans, whose remains can be found in
the fountains of "Las Parras" and of "La
Cotonilla", and the Arabs, of whom remains of
Mozarabic settlements exist in Chapera Alta, Colmenar
and Jotrón, all passed through the area. To
be precise, its name derives from the Arabic term
Q´sar Bermeja, which means "Red Castle".
The "Reyes Católicos" were the
ones who ordered the founding of the town and it is
not until 1630 when permission is given to the town
folk to buy the town.
Of its monuments, one needs to highlight the church
of "Nuestra Señora del Socorro",
hailing from the Sixteenth Century; the cementery
of "San Sebastián", declared Historical-
Artistic Monument in 1980; "La Torre Zambra",
Arabic building from the Thirteenth Century; and the
pictorial collection "Peñas de Cabrera"
of exceptional archaeological value for its cave paintings.
Its most noteworthy feast is celebrated on the 20th
of January, in honour of its Patron Saint, San Sebastián.
Other dates of interest on the 25th of April; the
August Fair; the flamenco singing festival, on the
second- last week, at the end of September.
As far as its gastronomy is concerned, it is possible
to distinguish between the winter dishes, of which
"las migas" stand out exceedingly, and
the summer ones, like "el gazpacho" and
"la olla de era". Dishes to savour all
year round are rabbit basted in garlic or "el
plato de los Montes". Lastly, from its confectionery,
"los borrachuelos", "el pan de bizcocho",
"los roscos de vino" and "las tortas
de aceite" are very popular.
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