15,000 AC blew dye cannula filled with black and his hand was imprinted on the stone. The index and little fingers bent inward toward the palm, the thumb, ring finger and the heart, straight. Marco and the inner cavity of the cave with his signature primal, with the first meaning of the property, with the symbol of his clan, his family. 
990 DC The rebel is in the top of the castle. Down there by the river, watch the hundreds of flickering camp fires built by the caliphs of Cordoba. Mira the sky in the morning and reconstructs emerging in his memory in recent years. Christian lands of Al Andalus, Moorish, Omar Ben Hafsún has led a revolt against the unbridled power of the caliphs throne, built on the rock-hewn churches, protected hermits, has instigated a rebellion in the interest of self and others and his fate is still to define. Look at the sky, a bird of prey rises on the first morning air. Time comes. 
DC 1921 King Alfonso XIII sits on a throne of white stone. Sign the document with his initials notes the opening of the Guadalhorce dam. A work of unparalleled engineering change definitively the landscape of the region. The King is satisfied. Walk, accompanied by political, military and hostesses at the top of the dam. Water roars into the Los Gaitanes. Engineer asks the name of his aides and considers f irmemente grant the title of Conde de Guadalhorce. 
Our journey today in 24,000 years, from the first paintings of Doña Trinidad Grund Cave (popularly known as Cueva de Ardales) to the present. A journey that winds through the passage of time, leading to a handful of important episodes of history and prehistory of Malaga. If many of the routes 
made have felt the breath of the past upon us today, no doubt, we will be protagonists of the story. Ardales Township combines in its 110 square kilometers a unique travel experience, and start down into the bowels of the earth. The Doña Trinidad Grund Cave (Cave of Ardales)
All is quiet. Only hear the patter of raindrops on the water. Illuminated with lanterns here and there, discovering a world that belongs to the darkness and silence of history. Stalactites and stalagmites, formations impossible, a small lake and recordings and paintings. This set Schematic of the first artists who were busy 
shape the world around them. The stylish back and horns of a goat, the thin, elongated body of a deer, trademarks and symbols of his clan on the wall, his hand picked fingers. Ardales Cave is situated approximately four miles from the center, visit it is necessary to make an appointment by phone 952,713,455 or 952,458,046, as the paint system is very delicate and must not exceed fifteen visitors per session. On the website is 
www.redpatrimonioguadalteba.es can find complete information on schedules, prices, tours, etc.. We quoted in the Interpretation Centre of Prehistory Guadalteba at ten o'clock with the guides. Allowing us to first visit the facilities before visiting the cave. Like all museums Guadalteba Heritage Network, the 
of prehistory in Ardales is modern, colorful and functional. The showcases presented numerous pieces, reproductions of weapons, bones, work tools and toilet, a complete collection. In the explanatory panels detail the historical periods to which they refer all of them and onto the evolution of hominids who inhabited this land, from 
Neanderthals to Homo sapiens. It gives us enough background for what we will see later, we manufacture and a material that ignorant not to go into the tierra.Diez and a half ago, an expedition consisting of half a dozen cars on dirt tracks leads to the entrance of the cave. Descend a flight of stairs and the guide, Gerardo, 
offers some tips and a flashlight for each member of the tour. We entered, and all is silent. The formations of stalactites and stalagmites are impressive, the color of damp earth, almost soapy, in black and white and gray, conspire to give the interior of a magical show. Crystals shine like a constellation of stars 
on the walls. Gerardo explains, details, live, account. Doña Trinidad Grund, Malaga the potentate who made his headquarters Carratraca and summer Ardales exploded this cave in a very unique offering for new year and the Noche de San Juan festivities inside. Lamps were lit with candles and their interiors, he carried a small 
orchestra and the bourgeoisie from Malaga in the late nineteenth century dancing here in society. Later, the cave until you fell lost interest in public hands, that the appropriate conservation. Note the hand, symbol of the paintings found here and guide us to a demonstration the technique that was painted by engaging children in the group with us. We turned off the headlights and there is silence, the darkness. Ascend and descend, climb and descend, listen, serve, walk. We note here and there and attend to relevant explanations als. Which seemed to be nothing outlining the back of a deer, the antlers of a goat. Nearly two hours immersed in the depths of history make us closer to the heart of the province. We went outside slightly dazed, full and satisfied with the feeling of having made a very very long journey. Ardales urban center and its rock
begin our visit in the Garden of the Poets, which assail us verses of Machado and Alberti, to climb into the heart of town, village sober down under the shadow of the Rock of Ardales and the walls of his former castle. It compliments the streets seem to be slipping downhill. Heaven On this autumn morning is clear and clear and 
the church bell tower stands out on the rooftops. We arrived at a quiet pace, until the town hall square, where before continuing road is worth visiting the Convent of San Sebastian, a building founded in 1635 by Capuchin monks and structure very simple, whose church is under a barrel vault. We returned to the town hall and from there 
began the ascent to the Rock of Ardales. The narrow streets, white walls showing her breasts swollen with flowers, colored pots. Are staggered and twisted alleys, always projecting the pinnacle of the bell tower of the church. Looking back, and roofs and rooftops silhouetted against the ocher fields 
and yellow fields. Aromas of grilled and lapilli welcome us and moved our imagination within those homes warm, cozy fireplaces, stoves also smells like red ... a good stew pot forceful and old. We direct our steps towards the whole of Ardales Peña, a strong mass that dominates much of the landscape of 
Guadalteba. Its geostrategic position very close to the Turon River caused it to be occupied for four millennia of human settlements in the Neolithic period to become a "Opidum" Iberian. Is also in the natural way that connects the Bay of Malaga with the Guadalquivir Valley, which he located, and situated in a preferred crossing site. After 
the Iberians came the Romans, whose most outstanding track on the bridge is located in the lower part of town, on the Turon River. After the Arab occupation, the riots caused by Omar Ben Hafsún, the arrival of the troops in the middle of the fifteenth century and to modern times. Peña Corona ardaleño white houses ... the walk, you 
ascendem by the steep streets to reach the top of the town square, dominated by the church. The set is stunning. The church of Our Lady of Remedies is silhouetted against the Rock. Stands the brick bell tower, topped in turn by blue and white .... The major portal of the church, very white, topped with cream colored input. In Inside, 
held a baptism. Highlights the wood paneling labradísimo, historians, interlocking beams. The church, although it was rebuilt in 1720 it is believed may have been a Roman temple, a Christian in the Hispano-Visigoth era, medieval transformed into a mosque and finally a large Moorish temple. Coupled to the church is an interpretive center with unique schedule of summer. Even still, as you n 
reported at the Museum of Prehistory and two men in the church, you can call the number one portal plaza and ask for Ascension, an older woman, 92 years old, very friendly very attentive and friendly which will act as a guide for visitors confused. Along the entire Peña opens the way to ascend to the chapel of Calvary. Can also be reached by car and worth a visit. The building is not significant, but the views are breathtaking. From here you can see the castle ruins Turon River, the reservoirs of Guadalteba, the mountain on which stood the 
Bobastro famous castle in the Mesas de Villaverde, practically the whole region of Gudalteba and, in the foreground, the Rock and the village of Ardales. The wind blows cold against the sky azulísimo. We sat for a moment to enjoy the scenery in all its solemnity. Are heard echoes of everyday life ... And we realize that we have an appetite. Food
Recommended , we located the house of Juan Vera. A classic local Ardales, where you can enjoy traditional home-cooked food, reasonable price and generous portions. It is located next to City Hall on the square. Within the letter of dishes, salmorejos, calluses and gazpachuelo, we cheer, chopped tomatoes, a steak and a steak, a cola, a bottle of water and two coffees. Total, 35 euros. The restaurant was full when we go away and is packed. Bobastro The ruins of the church and Mozarabic rock
returned to the car. Before directing our steps to the ruins of Bobastro want to visit the Roman bridge over the river and the castle Turon. To do this we descend to the bottom of the village, we crossed a small tunnel and reached the river bank. Roman bridge still in use, they observed three eyes, but historians suggest she could get to be five. Is a solid construction, robust, strong. Was significant, as he passed the road that connected the Acinipo Malacca, Barbados Singlia anticaries and Roman Corduba. We drive along a path paved, which is then transformed into a track from olive trees. The Hills undulating sea waves up and down. The green and ocher
combined and joint work as if it were inlaid. After a curve and over a rise we see the ruins of the castle. It's awesome to be seen against the sky. Remain standing at least seven towers. He wrapped a dreamlike, ghostly air. The castle was built during the border war between the kingdoms of Granada and Seville. The fort was built on a rocky bluff on the left bank of the river Turon, served as important first defense of the Rock of Ardales to the thrust of the English troops from 
Teba castle. The strength of Turon had two doors, a palace, more than ten towers, a second wall or eaves and a main tower from which controlled the entrances to the valley. Gómez de Ribera "The Head" definitely took the Spaniards in 1433. From the late fifteenth century as part of the shield of the municipality. And there remains, 
after the passage of centuries. We watched with delight. A goatherd greets us with his hand in passing. We returned the car and heading towards the ruins of Bobastro. To do this we must turn to the dam Conde del Guadalhorce, before you get to take a deviation to the right that will take us to the suburb of El Chorro Alora. Along the way, 
find just five miles an indication Bobastro Castle. Twisted up a road towards the top, but before reaching the top we have to make a forced stop, a visit to the cave church Mozarabic. In reality, the complex includes the church, but also remnants of the former town 
Mozarabic more important in the province, sheets of the defensive walls of the fortress, and even a Muslim cemetery. The visits are guided and limited to groups. On the website of the Heritage Network Guadalteba indicated times, opening dates and prices, plus the ability to directly contact with the guides. Today we came 
Christopher. Begin the tour and thanks to the explanations out loud and the signs in our minds organize the distribution of this town that resisted the stakes of the troops of Abd ar-Rahman III of Cordoba. It was a highly developed society, perfectly structured, complex religious and funerary rites and this is reflected in the 
architecture and approach path. After the introductions we approach and to where lies the jewel in the crown, a church engraved on the wall, which uses natural cavities to house altars and dressing, which extracts the stone blocks to form and bases. As a curiosity, and knowing that this was a 
Christian church in time of Muslim rule, noting that the architectural elements are mixed, a series of horseshoe arches. We visited the quarry where rock was extracted, and we take a step back in time. Bobastro, the city, the castle walls. Bobastro, created by Omar Ben Hafsún rebel who was in check the Umayyad caliphs, 
who devised a defensive system that included Ardales, Teba, Cañete la Real, Alora, dominating the present counties of Guadalhorce Guadalteba and thanks to a complex system of rings and defensive signals. End here the visit and continue ascending to the top, to the officers of Villaverde. Breathtaking. The primitive castle only left some stones that mark the spot where there had been walls, but the value of the site is located in the enclave. Unconquerable a high promontory which otean many miles on the horizon, a real eagle's nest from which to observe the green undulations of the Guadalhorce Valley and the Valley Guadalteba ocher. Impressive to see the hunting of prey circling beneath our feet, feel the brunt of the winter breeze rather sunny as high. We visit the ruins rebuilt with care and in our imagination the words with the guide, Christopher, has introduced in the life and miracles of Hafsún Ben Omar, his rebellion concerned, his conversion to Christianity, his embrace of Islam, its conquests and its betrayals. We sat on a bench in the gazebo, we close our eyes and let go. The dam Conde del Guadalhorce
From this vantage point, go down to the path that will lead to reservoirs. A sheet of water and green opalescent blue and gray, lies before us, as beaches and bays and headlands. The conquest of a territory by the human. It all began with the construction of the dam of Jet. In the early twentieth century, work began taming the river Turon and Guadalteba Guadalhorce. The architect Rafael Benjumea Burín started in autumn 1914, a mammoth
company that took shape with 75 meters high, 50 meters wide at its base and with a 130 meters. For the first time used power tools and modern construction techniques. King Alfonso XIII visited the site in 1921, signing the certificate of completion. He was so impressed by the magnitude 
building it decided to appoint the architect Benjamin as the first Conde de Guadalhorce, changing the original name of the dam by precisely Guadalhorce Dam. Later two other rivers were channeled, forming complex water from three reservoirs, constituting the largest drinking water reservoir in the province of Malaga. Walking through the original dam 
contemplate the domesticated water surface, walking in the environment, observe the cliffs and ravines, the peaks of nearby mountains is a treat for the senses. We hear the chirping of birds and fish flapping on the river surface. In this time of cold and winter suns, the visit of tourists is not excessive, but 
spring and summer is doubled or tripled, since the edge of the marsh have created various hospitality businesses, along with a wide active water tourism offer the possibility of kayaking, boat rentals, etc. Here also noted that part the way to Los Gaitanes and Caminito del Rey to come to the neighborhood 
Aloreña of El Chorro, so it is also a meeting point for walkers and hikers. It is worth the visit and, above all, quiet ride, not only for themselves around the prey, if not the viewpoints of the mountains next to offer a spectacular view. As we are curious and after a long walk, before it falls 
night we approached in our vehicle to the viewpoint of the three reservoirs. The indication is only partially visible, so should be watchful eye. The lookout is situated on a hill from which fully covered the three reservoirs and science give us some of the work involved in this complex water. Blue-green water, green fields, gray rocks, ocher field. We let the eyes roam the vast landscape, let fall here and there. It is a unique spectacle. Farewell senses stunned at such intense experience. Mired in the depths of the earth with the ancestors of humanity, perched at the top of a castle accompanied by the ghost of Ben Omar Hafsún, inside a cave church building a rebellion, calculating pressure levels the architect Benjamin, plying the calm waters of the swamp aboard a kayak, hear the echoes of the battle in the castle Turon River, walking, walking, doing a sketch of the history of Malaga in our imagination, from 24,000 BC until the fifteenth century fratricidal wars between Muslims and Christians until 1921 with the opening of the Guadalhorce reservoir ... Good things come until 2010 when today, we tread the same stones.
Useful information and links
Guadalteba Heritage Network: It is essential to visit the website of the network to configure Guadalteba Heritage and plan the trip. Ardales cave can only be visited by appointment, walk by the church Mozarabic Bobastro rock is also subject to schedules, so you need to see the times, prices, etc. and contact with the guides if necessary. Also on the web you will find historical information mandatory reading for enjoy 100% of the visit. Fair
Slaughter: The third Sunday of February is celebrated in Ardales Killing Fair in which they are exposed and freely distributed to about 1,000 kilograms of pork products. Fifty people distributed among visitors chorizo, tripe, black pudding, haggis and different dishes. From five in the afternoon, the day is enlivened based music and performances.
Flamenco Festival: Over thirty years of history covered the Ardales Flamenco Festival, one of the oldest in the province and that maintains its quality. Held in September, and each year serves as a prelude to the start of the festivities of the Virgen de Villaverde.
Links: We take as reference the website of the Tourist Board of the Costa del Sol, the website of the City of Ardales and website Guadalteba Heritage Network.
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