Parauta - Málaga
The village of Parauta dates from the Muslim era, there are still certain features of these times stage in the town and its history parallels that of and other towns which grew up in this southern part of the Serrania.
In the ancient Hisn Autha, in a nearby farmstead called Torrichela, it is believed was born, about the year 854, Omar Ben Hafsun, leader of the widespread Moorish rebellion in almost all Andalusia and whose kingdom, independent of the Caliphate of Córdoba, lasted until his death. Other authors place the birth of Omar Ben Hafsun in different municipalities of the province.
The conquest by the Catholic Monarchs took place at the same time as that of Ronda and from that moment there was a demographic decline of the Moorish population, because of deaths from the rebellions or non-acceptance of the status of the Moors involved in the relentless process of conversion. The region was later repopulated by Old Christians
The municipal area of extends along the southern slope of the Sierra Oreganal to the north of the Genal Valley. It is bordered to the east by the within which area lie the natural parks of Conejeras and Madroñales and the Nava de San Luis. Very near here we find the important ‘pinsapar de Parauta’, on the north side of the cerro de Alcojona, at1,440 metres altitude. In the surrounding area of Parauta the country is a mix of the gray hills of the mountains and the green of the pines, oaks, olive and chestnut trees which cover the hills of Valle del Genal.
Parauta stands 800 metres above sea level and is 105 kilometres from the capital of the province . The area's average annual rainfall is 1,300 l/m2 and the average temperature approaches 14 º C.
Monuments
Encina Valdesilla
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Arco
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Fuente
Gastronomy
The cuisine of Parauta is similar to that of other surrounding towns. Among the specialties are olla, gazpacho and tomato soups and boiled dishes.
Crafts
The craft tradition in Parauta remains estimable and enjoys fame.Worthy of mention is theactivity of ‘la arreria’ practiced by many local inhabitants. Their products are sold around Ronda, and even as far away as Marbella and Malaga. Also very popular arehandmade doormats.
Directions
From anywhere in the Costa del Sol, go by the AP-7 (N-340) to San Pedro de Alcantara. Once there take the A-376 to Ronda, and about 10 kilometres before reaching the ‘Ciudad del Tajo’, turn onto the A-519, which leads to Parauta.
Distances
Ronda14 km
Júzcar 13 km
Malaga 109 km
Faraján 16 km
Estepona 56 km
Cartajima 8 km
Igualeja 11km
Pujerra 17 km
Alpandeire 20km |
