khassandraCasares - A Sleepy White Washed Hidden Gem
January 26th 2011 12:17
About a 30 minute drive away from the famous town of Marbella, nestled in the hillside, is the unique Spanish village of Casares with its population of just three thousand people.
The view from the approach to the village is definitely worth a photo and a then a walk through the Moorish designed cobbled streets with their white washed houses and the town square is a must. Here you will get a taste of real Spain; women draped in black shawls go about their daily duties and the men pass their time socialising in the local bars and street corners.
Hidden around every corner of the village are tiny shops full to the brim with local produce. Leather and local pottery are very good buys and there are a few cafes and small bars where you can watch the world go by.
At the top of the hill is the Arab Castle where the views are spectacular, you are presented with another perfect opportunity for more great photo's.
The town itself is almost untouched by tourism, but it is here you will find The DDG Resort, which is a luxury retreat offering private spa retreat style holidays to honeymooners and romantic couples. There is also a small museum with artefacts dating back to Roman times.
In Roman times Caesar gave orders for the town to have its own mint and Roman baths built. This came about after he was cured of a skin complaint after bathing in the sulphurous waters in the area.
Casares still remains a quiet, sleepy village but in the first two weeks of August when it is the local fiesta and in September when the Cristo fair takes place, the whole village comes alive.
If you are planning on staying in Casares whilst on holiday, you will find it is close enough for you to explore the rest of the Costa del Sol including its wonderful beaches, bars, restaurants, museums and theme parks.
The view from the approach to the village is definitely worth a photo and a then a walk through the Moorish designed cobbled streets with their white washed houses and the town square is a must. Here you will get a taste of real Spain; women draped in black shawls go about their daily duties and the men pass their time socialising in the local bars and street corners.
Hidden around every corner of the village are tiny shops full to the brim with local produce. Leather and local pottery are very good buys and there are a few cafes and small bars where you can watch the world go by.
At the top of the hill is the Arab Castle where the views are spectacular, you are presented with another perfect opportunity for more great photo's.
The town itself is almost untouched by tourism, but it is here you will find The DDG Resort, which is a luxury retreat offering private spa retreat style holidays to honeymooners and romantic couples. There is also a small museum with artefacts dating back to Roman times.
In Roman times Caesar gave orders for the town to have its own mint and Roman baths built. This came about after he was cured of a skin complaint after bathing in the sulphurous waters in the area.
Casares still remains a quiet, sleepy village but in the first two weeks of August when it is the local fiesta and in September when the Cristo fair takes place, the whole village comes alive.
If you are planning on staying in Casares whilst on holiday, you will find it is close enough for you to explore the rest of the Costa del Sol including its wonderful beaches, bars, restaurants, museums and theme parks.
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