 VILLANUEVA DEL ROSARIO situated in the North Eastern part of MALAGA Province beneath the Jobo and Camarolos mountain ranges has the most spectacular scenery, with rocky cliffs and wonderful mountain views. At the foot of the mountains is LLANO DE HONDONERO, with its mountain streams and pathways of pine, oak and other species of woodland is ideal for walking.
The urban center still retains old world charm with low whitewashed houses and narrow streets, and it is said that the important ROMAN city of ULISIS was situated in the area known as PENON DE SOLIS, and many Roman roads are still in existence. The town dates from the 18th century being first named PUEBLO DE SAUCEDO for its abundance of willow trees (sauces) in the locality, and the local people are known as SAUCEDENOS. There are remains of Visigoths burial grounds found in the hills, most of them robbed and some partly destroyed for agricultural purposes.
The NACIMIENTO river source is close to the town, and with its pools and waterfalls makes an ideal place at any time of the year. HONDONEROS is an area rich in vegetation and wildlife high in the Sierra de los Camorolos and Sierra Gorda mountains, where visitors can see many different species of flora and fauna.
The HERMITAGE, the shrine situated between NACIMIENTO and HONDONEROS is dedicated to the Patron Saint of the town, the VIRGIN DEL ROSARIO, and is the destination of the ROMERIA procession in August.
Local restaurants are very good with the Venta las Delicias specializing in rabbit, partridge, pheasant, deer and wild boar.
Local potters Los Ponce make ceramic, furniture is made by hand by the brothers Pailes and Diego Gonzalez, and the Mierasierra bakery makes delicious pastries.
A delightful town with lots to see and places to explore, and you will find the INMOBILIARA, FULLY QUALIFIED REAL ESTATE AGENTS & PRACTITIONERS of IMAGES of ANDALUCIA, at Calle Blas Infante 36, who are your EXPERTS in the surrounding area's and all of the Provinces that make up ANDALUCIA, for RURAL COUNTRYSIDE INLAND SPANISH PROPERTY! |
