Casarabonela Vacation Rentals

Casarabonela is a truly picturesque village with wonderful far reaching views of the Guadalhorce valley. At night time the view is equally beautiful with the twinkling lights of the villages below and the shadows of the vast mountain ranges, the traditional rooftops, the carpet of grain pastures, plus olive and almond orchards. In the lower valley area of the village, the water is plentful and the land is lush with a variety of fruit trees, and vegetables. On entering the outskirts of the village, there are beautiful flowers adorning the roadside, and a Jacaranda tree dotted here and there adding an enchantment to the place that captures, and typifies the nature of true Andalucian. Don't forget your camera!

Casarabonela is also famed for both the quality and purity of its natural mountain spring water supply. There are currently five commercial bottling plants situated in the area, the most famous is, 'Aguavida'. This spring water is distributed throughout Spain. There are eight mountain springs, water drinking fountains, all beautifully decorated with ceramic tiles located throughout the village. You can amble through the streets and sample the pure refreshing mountain spring water, which remains cold all year round.

In addition to the water, spectacular views, local gastronomy, and historic architecture, there are several places of interest which include; The old olive mill museum 'Molino de los Mizos'. The beautiful 15th Century Church 'Parroquial de Santiago' located in the centre of the village. The 'Ermita de la Veracruz', the old church, in the lower part of the village. The 'Ermita del Calvario' in the upper part of the village. The municipal swimming pool is also located in the upper part of the village and is surrounded by pine trees, beautiful shrubs and flowers, with fabulous far reaching views. The route of the 'Hornacinas', is a recommended walk through the narrow winding maze of streets to see the pretty shrines, which have been carefully preserved. These shrines all have different designs and proudly adorn the outside walls of some of the fortunate village houses. The old 'Torre Chimenea', previously used to generate electricity for the village, still stands as a reminder, on the main street, in the centre of the village, Calle Juan XXIII.

The 'Chorreron' is a natural waterfall which can be seen from one of the mountain springs and runs into the Casarabonela river. There are many bars and restaurants within the village offering local tapas dishes and specialties, plus, the typical Rural Hotel & Restaurant El Caseron, located on the outskirts of the village opposite the southern shrine. Another Rural Hotel Caicune, is located approx. 6 kms away offers quality accommodation and a an excellent menu. The oldest fully restored historic restaurant is the 'Venta San Antonio' which was the 'old pony express' venta where both ponies and rider used to stop on their way to Madrid for refreshments.

All the religious festivals are celebrated in style, the local feria is on the last four days of July, ending with a spectacular firework display. The most unique festival in Casarabonela however is the 'Fiesta de la Virgin de los Rondeles' on the evening of the 12th December each year. This is a procession of local villagers in traditional costumes, carrying the 'Virgin de la Pastora' from the 'Veracruz Church' to the 'Parroquial de Santiago Church'. The special candle lit narrow Moorish streets, with the children singing Christmas carols are accompanied by the bearers of burning olive press mats. This is a thanksgiving procession, to signify the end of the olive harvest. In the main plaza de Casarabonela at the end of the procession, the town hall provides a very welcome hot chocolate drink and buñelos. The tourist information office is located at the rear of the town hall in the centre of the village.

When you're in you're private rental Casarabonela villa, go out and see some of the other places in Sierra de las Nieves. Try a self-catering cottage in El Burgo, or even a short term rental holiday home in Tolox.