In land from Nerja and about half an hours drive
from Torrox Pueblo lies the white painted village of Frigiliana.
High up in the Sierra Tejeda mountains the views from the village
are breathtaking. Even the view from the car park on the edge of
the town is worth the journey.
The old town retains its charm and although tourism has made an
impact it is not overly commercial. Winding streets provide a surprise
at every turn with small closes and cul de sacs decorated with
potted plants
The local shops sell handicrafts and the sweet local wine. There
are a number of bars and cafes – some very small. In the
centre a small square in front of the church provides a welcome
stopping point
Around the town, ceramic plaques depict a battle fought in the
Alpujarran rebellion of 1568 which extended throughout a large
part of southern Andalucía. Nearly 4,000 Moriscos (Arabs
who had been baptised Christians) unsuccessfully defended the castle
against almost equal numbers
of Catholic infantry and calvary. Afterwards the castle was torn
down stone by stone.
The town celebrates a number of festivals:
20th January |
Saint Sebastian |
| February |
Carnival |
28th February |
Day of Andalusia |
30th April |
Los Mayos |
13th June |
Saint Anthony Feria |
24th June |
Saint John |
July |
El Banqueo |
1st to 12th August |
Cabañuelas |
15th August |
Folk Festival |
7th and 8th September |
Las Candelarias |
1st November |
Day of the Deceased |
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