Address: Casares, 29690, Málaga, Spain
Clinging dramatically to the mountainside just 15 km from the coast, Casares is the kind of place that feels straight out of a storybook—if that story involved Roman emperors, Moorish kings, and secret dungeons. This whitewashed village, officially declared a Conjunto Histórico-Artístico in 1978, is one of Andalucía’s cultural gems. From steep Moorish alleyways to views that sweep from the Med to the mountains, Casares is as photogenic as it is fascinating.
The Romans came here for the sulphur-rich springs of Baños de la Hedionda (legend says Julius Caesar himself bathed here to cure a skin ailment), while the Moors built the fortress still visible above town. It’s romantic, definitely historic, and surprisingly kid-friendly if your crew likes castles and curious legends—like Callejón del Rey, where a king met a bad end thanks to angry locals.
For culture lovers, visit the home of Blas Infante, the father of Andalusian identity, or stroll past centuries-old churches and fountains tucked into quiet plazas. And if you’re up for a hike, head to the Sierra Crestellina for vulture sightings and serious Instagram views. Whether you’re here for the history, the hammam-like springs, or just to wander and get lost, Casares makes it feel like you’ve discovered something special—because you have.
