Pizarra
At a distance of just over 30 kilometres from Málaga,
Pizarra has experienced, in the last twenty years,
a great increase in its population, which at present
stands at the seven thousand mark, and is distributed
between the principal urban centre and various districts:
Zalea, Cerralba and La Barriada Hipólito.
History
Despite the discoveries from prehistoric times that
have been made in the town´s vicinity, its origin
as a town dates from the Fifteenth century, when Los
Reyes Católicos offer one hundred Fanegas of
land to Diego Romero. However, already in Roman times
there existed settlements in the Arroyo de la Alameda,
apart from the village of Castillejo de Quintana from
Arabic times. But it is not until 1847 when it obtains´
La Real Cédula which makes it into a town in
its own right.
Sights
The most outstanding monuments and places are the
Church of San Pedro Apostle, from the Seventeenth
century; the Palace of El Conde de Puerto Hermoso;
the Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta
and the Municipal Museum.
Festivities
The two main festivities are celebrated in august:
the fair, in honour of La Virgen de la Fuensanta and
the traditional procession in her honour on the 15th.
Gastronomy
The cuisine of Pizarra is very varied. Amongst its
typical dishes are La sopa aplastá, el maillo
de esparragos and el gazpacho. Worthy of note in its
confectionery are the small pies, the doughnuts of
Ceralba and the dried figs pastry.
Usefull Information
Local Holidays: the main fair is from 14th to 18th
august when the town's patron is honoured.
Distance from Malaga Airport: 34km
Town Hall: 952-483-015
Local Police: 952-483-636
Property
Prices in the town have risen in recent months, reflecting
the interest in the area from both foreign buyers
and commuter from Malaga. Townhouse and villa construction
is currently taking place to the east of the town
centre.
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