Casarabonela
Situated on the western extreme of La Hoya de Málaga,
at the head of the valleys of El Arroyo de Casarabonela
and El Arroyo de las Casas. With a population of 2.600
inhabitants its town centre presents a structure of
clear Arabic origin and the road network of the historical
centre is made up of narrow, winding and steep streets.
Human presence in the place has been confirmed since
prehistoric times, but it is during the Roman era
when it is possible to detect an important level of
occupation. During Arabic which the present one is
derived: Qasr Bunayra, being these the years of major
splendour and strategic importance due to the particular
location of its castle.
From the time when if finally falls into Christian
hands in June 1485, town life is organised until it
achieves to segregate itself from Carratraca in 1836.
Important monuments in Carratraca are the Castle from
the Ninth Century; The Parish Church of Santiago Apostol,
from the Sixteenth Century and the Shrine of La Veracruz,
from the Eighteenth Century.
As far as its festivities are concerned, two important
dates stand out: the romerí in honour of la
Virgen del Rosario, on the 7th of October; and the
fair of Santiago Apostol, which is celebrated on the
last weekend in July.
The dish of Casarabolena par excellence is la sopa
perota. It is made in a frying pan onto which one
adds tomatoes and chopped peppers to which, ones fried,
water is added until it boils to be retrieved from
the oven and mixed breadcrumbs.
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