Casares

Located in the hills behind the coastal towns of Estepona and Sabinillas this beautiful Andalusian White village contains traditional Moorish Cliff-hugging buildings. Supposedly the place where Julius Caesar cured his liver – using the sulphuric waters from the local spring – that still pour today.

Casares has been the focal point of a number of battles through history ranging from Peter I of Castille in 1361 to the Morisco Rebellion. In 1795 Casares separated from Manilva and was given the status of ‘Villa’. Later in it’s history Casares, apart from Cadiz, was the only town not to be taken by the Napoleonic troops.

Ronda

Steeped in history the Spanish City of Ronda is a must see when visiting the area, with sights from the Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) to the Palacio of the Marqués de Salvatierra and the Baños árabes (“Arab baths”).

Mijas Pueblo

Originally known as Tamisa to the Romans, Mijas is mainly a mountainous region located about 30km west of Malaga, this small white village has been inhabited since prehistoric times by the Tartessians. The area of Mijas focused on agriculture and fishing up until the 1950´s when the first phone service was installed (1953) and tourism and construction started to enter into the area.

Arcos de la Frontera

Steeped in history there is evidence that stone age cave dwellers formed living chambers in the area. In 1011 Arcos became an independent Moorish Taifa (Muslim Ruled Principality) however in 1252 the moors were expelled and the town became a bulwark of Christianity. Arcos is most famous for its Ten Bells which used to be tolled throughout the war with the moors.