Malaga Villages Information:
COIN - THE RAISIN ROUTE |
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Thus called because it is the raisin
vineyards, planted on the southfacing hillsides, that lead us and
show us the route. A route that passes through the immense heritage
left by the past inhabitants of the region, of Islamic origin. This
is reflected in the wonderful buildings in towns that date back to
the 16th century, with parish churches whose belfries are, in fact,
ancient minarets. These same inhabitants also left us an interesting
farming activity that continues to this day, such as Moscatel wine,
both famous and appreciated, which is produced from the region's raisins
using traditional methods. The route begins in Moclinejo, a town with
its own place in history, thanks to the Battle of La Axarquia, when
the 'Moriscos' rose up against the Christian troops in this area.
Fonowing the raisin vineyards, we come to Almachar, where you must
try the delicious cold 'ajoblanco' soup with 'coles moreadas', washed
down with local wine, before carrying on to El Borge, the place from
which the rebels in the aforementioned 'Morisco' uprising came. A
town with a rebenious nature, which still lived on centuries later
in the figure of the most famous Malaga bandit: "El Bizco del
Borge".
A land of bandits, of high mountain peaks, such as La Maroma, with
an altitude of 2,065m, or Pico Santopinar, where Cutar is located.
This town is famous, not only for its raisins, but also for its olive
oil. The Parish Church of Ntra. Sra. de la Encamacion, combines its
Mudejar architecture with the rococo polychrome decoration of its
chapel. From here we come to the Balcon de la Axarquia: Comares, so
caned for the amazing views to be seen. For this reason, the town
was of strategic importance, proof of which are the two towers of
its castle that stiH stand in the upper part of the town.
The Route of the Raisin comes to an end in Totalan, a land of almond
groves and vineyards. Here, the Christians attempted to invade, after
crossing the Puerto de las Pedrizas mountain pass and coming up along
Arroyo de Totalan, in an effort to surprise the Moslems. They did
not succeed, thanks to the brave inhabitants, led by "El Zagal"
(The Valiant), who managed to defeat the disorientated Christians.
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