Cuevas Bajas – Malaga

The town of Cuevas Bajas in Malaga province, whose name came from several caves located on the outskirts. It is located in a small valley on the riverside of the River Genal. There are a few places around the outskirts of the town that are very much worth visiting.

In Cuevas Bajas in Malaga you can walk along the banks of the river Genil, taking in the recently restored 19th century Noria de la Acena (Wheel of the Acena); visit the Altos de San Anton, where you can get great panoramic views of the area; or see the medieval villages of La Moheda and Cedron, and the Huertas del Marques (the Marquess’ kitchen gardens) with their ancient irrigation systems which have remained since the Arab era.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Cuevas Bajas
Calle Real, 38, 29220 Cuevas Bajas (Malaga)
Telephone: 952-727-501
Email: info@cuevasbajas.es
http://www.cuevasbajas.es/


Residents 1430	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 55 min

Golf nearby	Antequera 33km Malaga 73km Granada 124km Seville 167km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 81Km	Granada airport 104Km	Seville airport 169Km

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Main information

The area in which is located Cuevas Bajas in Malaga province, has historical ancestry from the Paleolithic period (40,000 BC), as evidenced by the tools found in the nearby Cueva de Belda and on the terraces of the river Genil, what indicates the existence of a primitive population of hunters and fishermen.

During Roman times, around s. II, near the present town, a Roman road went through the town and it was called Via Antoniana. Romans dedicated this land by the Singilis river (Genil on its current name). From this period we can find lots of remains of Roman villas standing out as civil engineering works like the remains of the bridge over the Arroyo de las Pozas, the bathhouses in the so-called Villa Del Burriana, and remains of some bathrooms in the place called ‘Banos de Escobar’.

During the Middle Ages, Cuevas Bajas and Cuevas Altas were called Cuevas de Belda.They were two Muslim villages that were conquered by the Infante of Antequera Pedro de Narvaez in 1426.

Fiestas

- Romeria de San Juan – It is a festivity in honor of San Juan Bautista on the 24th and 25th June. People meet by the riverside of Genil to enjoy the day with family and friends.
- Feria de Agosto – Its origin is in the Royal Cattle Fair Villa de Cuevas Bajas that took place many years ago. During four days, the town is decorated and people participate in lots of events organized by local groups and also the Town Hall.

Festival de la Zanahoria Mora – (Festival of the purple carrot) Every first Sunday of December, the town celebrates the day of Carrot Mora inviting its assistance to all who wish to enjoy this event. There are different tastings of sausages, wine, purple carrot crumbs and sweets. The purpose of this festival is to present the product and promote it.