AC 61 Year Emperor descended from his horse. Red cloak, crown of laurel on the forehead. Among his robes and tunics are a glimpse of the sallow skin, scaly because of their evil. Two aides and love strip him of that ancient world sinks slowly into the turquoise waters of this source of sulfur. Caesar, king of kings, is carried away. Is exhausted, their reactions have been more herpes and just want to rest. One session, two sessions. The centuries are buried in these places, forests crowded pilums at halftime. Days later Caesar skin reconstructs, acquires a vital pink. The armies of mighty Rome continue his conquest of Hispania. An emperor, Julius Caesar, curing begins the legend of the Baños de la Hedionda. Year 1936
DC The civil strife has broken out. Hardly a month goes by the insurrection. Is August 11 and Sevilla is consumed in the heat of his own summer. Km 4 of the road connecting Seville to Carmona. Blas Infante has been taken prisoner by members of the phalanx in his home in Coria del Río. No trial, but sentence. The politician, writer, anthropologist, musicologist, lawyer and historian is shot without mercy. Die-born child is born Casares and Founding Father of Andalusia.
Casares houses in its streets a multitude of stories. Legends and real chronography intermingle, creating a network of stories that inhabit our imaginations. Given its privileged location, these streets that we now tread, were soon trampled by Iberians, Phoenicians, and Romans (who knows if Caesar himself), Arabs, politicians founding ... who walks the streets Casares, twisted on themselves, takes a historical tour of Malaga. From his vantage point of inside 
controlled Campo de Gibraltar, access from Ronda to the coast, the Valley of Genal, Algeciras ... Almost impregnable stronghold remains virtually unchanged over the years and that makes our imagination beyond its own walls whitewashed. We walk the streets and squares, climb its steep slopes, go down to the bends of the road, we looked to their excellent views, oteamos this from this vantage point the past. Arrival, parking, first impressions
Given the layout of the villa, should park at the top of the municipality or use the large public parking
is built in the most recent. If you are coming from Manilva, we can try parking on a small square There at the entrance. Even with all the best advice is to leave the car at the top of town and go down numerous streets and white rivers lead to the Plaza of Spain, the heart of the population. In this way we do and just inside the first cobbled streets silence envelops us in the morning, everyday sounds, a coffeemaker, a meow deaf, a clashing of dishes in the stack of 
wash. Transcript these feelings of jogging time. The floor is paved streets and pristine walls, whitewash look. Colorful flower pots curdle. After escaping the corners uncontrollable nature, and so we can see part of Sierra Crestellina, the pasture field next Cadiz, the last peaks of the Ronda highlands. Down the street and descend Mount noticed the ingenuity of the ancient architect who was able to adapt the houses, cubic, the rough and exacerbated. It is a municipality manicured, neat. It smells of oil and toast in the morning. We hear the chirping of a flock of birds. The Plaza of Spain
We, in our descent to the Plaza of Spain, a place where the vast majority of the most important streets Casares. Meeting point for young and old, that sun themselves sitting on benches and talk about the strange weather this morning is upon us. Cruzan women charged with the purchase and the fisherman moves his goods until the next municipal market. The visit seems to us easier, as you leave here, as a wind rose in the streets and alleys that will move us to places to visit. In addition, ways forward are well marked. In the square there are three of the monuments that we would see in the village. In fact, the left wall of the church of San Sebastian serves back of the square, demarcated to the east, south, with a sudden bust of Blas Infante, crowned by 
flags, and in the center, the source of Carlos III. This source has three fresh water pipes and is situated in the center of the plaza. In its front can read an inscription that the date in the eighteenth century. Just twenty meters and chair with a look towards the horizon of life and Casares Casares, the bust of Blas Infante, father of the nation Andalusian born in this town on July 5, 1885. Politician, writer, lawyer, musicologist ... Blas Infante was many things, but it is known as the author of the ideology of Andalusia. His concerns led him very early in the path of federalism and nationalism, making Andalusia occupies an important place in national politics. Within public activities, perhaps the most popular in 1933 was the composition of the anthem of Spain. He was shot in Seville on August 4, 1936. A historicist sees us, 
hieratic from its privileged position. The English flag on the right and left Andalusian accompany him. Next to the bust of Blas Infante is the church of San Sebastian, inside which venerate the image of the Virgen del Rosario del Campo, the subject of a popular pilgrimage and loved by the Caceres in the transfer of the image to the field in third Sunday of May. The temple was built in the seventeenth century but its present appearance was very different from the original due to damage suffered in the Civil War. Inside, placid, quiet, white walls and presiding over the high altar, the Virgin of Rosario. Towards Castle Esplanade
Almost from the door of the Church Street side Villa, one of the most typical streets of Casares and stepped on the ancient stones which lead to the same input name, one of the two through which you can access to the castle grounds. During the ride we ran into narrow streets, white walls, adapted to field an almost miraculous. Crossed in front of the City of Casares, a neighbor greet climbing the hill slowly, two men chatting animatedly to two foreign tourists camera at the ready smile. Casares live in complete tranquility, 
spread the peaceful streets of the spirit. We go up slowly and hinted at the power of this magnificent hill which was located the old fort, the magnificent geostrategic position. We reached the door of the Villa, a zigzag streets in an arc with a secret inside the Museum of Ethnohistory. Admission is $ 2, and with the same ticket you can visit the Casa Natal de Blas Infante. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 h. to 14.30 h. and 16 h. to 18'30 h. Tel: 952 895 148. Inside is "show archaeological and everyday utensils public and family from the Neolithic to the twentieth century." After crossing the door of the Villa and the start of the esplanade of the castle, follow the road that says "Mirador" to look out on a hazy Mediterranean countryside and meadows preceded that from this point seems unreal toys. Embedded in this image, continue. The Castle Esplanade
Muslim former defensive construction could name the municipality according to one theory, as translated into Arabic as Caxara, Casares means strength. The paintings of the ancient walls, the plates that hold up even fit on the edge of 
these cliffs and ravines using natural defensive elements, and the exhibition takes the form whimsical 
rock on which is built. A tower will spike toward the sky. If we had a doubt as to its geo-strategic value, here they all vanish. The building houses the old church of the Incarnation, restored to detail, to crown his imposing building and its high bell tower the whole at Ermita de la Vera Cruz, just an outline of what it was, the municipal cemetery, winnowing the lee; homes, up to three viewpoints ... The scenery is breathtaking, from the pasture of Cadiz 
Campo de Gibraltar to the west, the Costa del Sol to the east, the Mediterranean foggy winter morning in the north some of the natural jewels Casares, Sierra Crestellina. At our feet lies the city center. Casares is collected on itself, and brings aromas of ancient and storied past. From here, the streets seem to embrace themselves. We can almost imagine the look-outs of Al-Andalus, checking how the ropes of mules and donkeys stood and descended the way round 
loaded with products the sea, the mountains, scanning the horizon and the escarpments of the African coast, the mouth of the port which is the Strait of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean. Walk the precincts of the fort slowly and with relish, savoring every step, every corner. We peered at the viewpoints that seem to fly on the town. A walk among the stones and walled ruins that will delight travelers and younger travelers. La Casa Natal de Blas Infante
descend Campus Castle Street and connect with Calle Arrabal, close, flowers, white walls, to run into the street Pepelargo. If we lower access a viewpoint is again on the north side of town, if we ascend, we see the door of the suburb, the second of the entrances to the Castle Esplanade. All streets that run from the street itself Arrabal expire on themselves, or in tiny courtyards, ancient ramparts. Is necessary to travel in peace to enjoy the essence Casares, not only of sight, but also the delicate perfume of flowers and pots of 
brave winter. The light plays with bunganvillas arising from the rooftops. Shadows cut some corners. We joined again at Villa Street from the left side of the church of San Sebastian, Spain crossed the square and lined the Race Street to go to the Casa Natal de Blas Infante. As we informed the municipal website of Casares: "Located at No. 51 Race Street is the house in which the July 5, 1885 born in Casares Blas Infante, Padre de la Patria Andaluza. Today, besides being a tourist information point, the building houses a permanent exhibition of fragments of the life and works of this illustrious Casares, bringing us closer to a better understanding of his thought and his own person. The house also has a small room for temporary exhibitions, which often hold 
samples of artists local and regional. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 h. to 14.30 h. and 16 h. 18'30 H. Tel: 952 895 521. " The exterior of the house corresponds to a classical building and ground floor. Despite being the son of the clerk, the building does not look ostentatious. Blas Infante was born here on July 5, 1885. It was a notary, historian, anthropologist, musicologist, writer and journalist. From a very young man awoke in him a love for the land of Andalusia, who was then in possession of numerous 
chiefs more or less important. Social injustice, a burning desire to put in place for Andalusia and passion for the landscape and its residents soon made it sprout the idea of \u200b\u200ban Andalusian country was reflected in what is perhaps his most iconic, Ideal Andaluz. Had numerous political office until he was captured by the phalanx shot and died in Seville on August 11, 1936 without trial. In 1933 he composed the Anthem of Andalusia, incorporating the same traditional songs of the laborers, among his poems there is one more significant: "Andaluces, arise! / Ask for land and liberty! / Sea to Andalusia free / Spain and Humanity. " These feelings haunt head back to the Plaza of Spain and climb, slowly, slowly down the street to where Monte which We left the car parked. Los Baños de la Hedionda and the drier
We address through Manilva coast. On our way, festooned with huge windmills, Casares look in the mirror. Withdraws the impregnable fortress becomes smaller and opens before us the Mediterranean Sea. From San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva, Malaga direction we take, we
a first and a second roundabout, go towards a road next to a mall. Follow the signs taking you to the spot, crossing under the freeway overpass, the Baños de la Hedionda. Along the way we cross an old disused aqueduct bridge, and some curious villas. Once arrived to a recreation center in which lies a simple hermitage, parked if we continue on foot the next two hundred meters or continue with the car, but 
is not particularly advisable given the state of the road and is also very busy in the summer months. Walk. It is a rather unique place, before coming to the baths themselves, we find a series of buildings that belonged to an old spa that worked around here, are mostly abandoned and leave much room for imagination. In a clearing among reeds under the main road are a white building. The surprise 
becomes inside, consisting of several arches supporting a dome filled with turquoise water. The consistency of water movement appears dense and somewhat darker view threads. The smell, sulfur and strong, accompanies this spring where, according to legend, Julio Cesar dived to soothe their ailments herpes and that, given their success, he ordered the construction of this particular building. During the summer many people use the mud and clay from the nearby river to apply various ointments. Back to the car and once on the main road, take direction Manchester to get closer to the drier, which is known as the coastline owned by the municipality of Casares. The drier is mainly composed of summer housing and resorts, its 
beaches of dark sand and stone salipcadas delight divers. Casares has four beaches totaling 2.2 kilometers in length. Broad Beach, Beach Girl is sheltered from the wind by the headland of the Torre de la Sal, Playa de la Sal and Paloma Beach Stone, who remains in a semi, with a walk albero it faces its limit to the coast. Just here we fall back and that way we walk under the winter sun, delicate and mild. We met a couple of cyclists and joggers runner, we follow the direction that leads the small headland that juts into the sea and on which is built the Torre de la Sal is a nice ride, quiet. La Torre de la Sal is a defensive building erected in the sixteenth century to protect the coast from possible invasion and has the particularity with others who populate the Costa del Sol have a square. We observed from here as the placid sea, sandy licks. A couple walking with a dog that throws a stick beyond the shore. Farewell 
With the brilliant Mediterranean light on our retinas we said goodbye to Casares. Resonate in our minds the echoes of the Anthem of Andalusia and the shots that killed de Blas Infante, also the muezzin's call to prayer from the ancient fortress walls, the perfume of flowers and pots, the embers of lapilli, the look on the horizon that seems endless and profiling Africa, the last foothills of the Ronda mountains, the Strait of Gibraltar ... We hear the hooves of a horse, looked back and here is the profile of Julius Caesar egregious ... was or was not for these payments? In the end, what remains is the legend .... Other information and links
Blas Infante: Blas Infante's life is perfectly reflected in the foundation that bears his name, in which they appear, in addition to the biography, thoughts and political publications, the objectives of the institution or the activities carried out. The website is http://www.fundacionblasinfante.org/ . There is another website dedicated to the Andalusian political more data and review his biography, www.blasinfante.com .
Hiking: One of the great attractions for tourists has Casares Sierra Crestellina asset is a promontory lined route that includes a mountain retreat from which to carry routes from Broader or just enjoy the break or night. For routes can visit the municipal website and consult the eleven that run through the municipality and are clearly marked.
Links: We take as reference the website Tourist Board of the Costa del Sol and municipal website Ayuntamiento de Casares.
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