Guaro – Malaga – Luv inland

Guaro in Malaga province in Andalucia, southern Spain. We can find proof of Roman and Arab settlements. Walking around the town we can find the church of San Miguel Arcangel, the sanctuary of La Cruz del Puerto of the church of San Isidro.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Guaro
Plaza de la Constitucion, 5, 29108 Guaro (Malaga)
Telephone:952-457-573 / 952-457-535
E-mail: info@guaro.es
http://www.guaro.es/


Residents 2047	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 32 min

Golf nearby	Antequera 91 Km Malaga 50km Granada 164km Seville 196km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 40Km	Granada airport 151Km	Seville airport 197Km

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Main information

Guaro is a town in Malaga province, Andalucia. The first settlement dates from the Arab period and was in the place known as Guaro el Viejo. At the foot of a tower that was part of the group of towers and castles on the Valle del Guadalhorce.

The municipality was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1485. Guaro was an independent town in 1614 by order of King Felipe IV, he granted Guaro to D. Juan Chumacero de Sotomayor y Carrillo and he received the title of Earl. A title that his descendants still have today.

Today, the economy of Guaro in Malaga is based on hospitality and construction and on agriculture, mainly the cultivation of the almonds. The town Guaro is the first collector of Spain, despite the fact that its municipal area has just over 22 square kilometers.

Fiestas

- Dia del Almendro – It is celebrated at the end of January, when the almond trees are blooming. It is a festivity all about the almond tree, its flowers and its fruit.
- Las Mayordomas – On December 7th and 8th, the traditional festivity of the Mayordomas is celebrated to honour Inmaculada Concepcion de Maria. Las Mayordomas are six girls around 14 -16 years old that are named Mayordomas de la Virgen. They are in charge of taking care of the image of the Virgen and also the ornaments during a whole year. Their charge finishes on the festivity of the Virgin.

Festival de la Luna Flamenca – During two nights in July, a flamenco festival is celebrated in the town. The first night, new artists are on stage, on the second night, the stage is only for well-known artists.
Festival de la Luna Mora – This is a festival that takes place in September. It is to celebrate all the cultures that have been in Andalucia: Arabic, Sefardi and Andalusian culture. Afterward, during the evenings the lights of the town are turned off and lots of little candles illuminate the streets.