Casabermeja

Casabermeja; Spain; Malaga Province; Andalucia © Michelle Chaplow
Casabermeja

Casabermeja

Casabermeja, otherwise known as the door or gateway, to Malaga, is a great a place to head inland from the coast to explore the mountains of Malaga.

This village lies within the Parque Natural del Montes de Malaga (Malaga mountains natural park) and is also close to various other mountain ranges such as El Torcal, de Cabras, del Co and de Camorolos, as well the Arroyo de Guadalmedina and de Coche.

 

 

THINGS TO SEE IN THE VILLAGE

A cemetery is the town's most important site. It was declared an artistic-historical monument in 1980 primarily for its unique architectural value.  Since it is located on the outside of the village, clinging to the hillside, clearly visible to all the traffic on the busy Malaga to Antequera motorway.  Strangely Casabermeja is known for its cemetery.

The parish church of Nuestra Señora del Socorro is situated in the centre of the town.

THINGS TO SEE Outside THE VILLAGE

The cemetery was declared an artistic-historical monument in 1980

The cemetery was declared an artistic-historical monument in 1980

Torre Zambra
The Torre Zambra is a 13th century Arabic watch-tower that is located about 4km from the town. Its position offers magnificent panoramic views of the province of Malaga, part of the province of Granada, and also over to North Africa.

Peñas de Cabrera
The Peñas de Cabrera, near the Guadalmedina river is around 5km from Casabermeja and features rock paintings of great archaeological value.

Ermita
Ermita is a hermitage church located next to the recreation area of El Chorro.

Handicrafts

Caserbermeja's traditional local crafts include pottery, decorative ceramics, wickerwork and saddlery.

GASTROMONY

Traditional delicacies include ola de la era, chivo en pepitoria, conejo al ajillo, gazpacho, plato de los montes, migas, bollos de garbanzo, borrachuelos and roscos de vino.

FIESTAS

Corpus Christi
(first Thursday to Sunday in June)

San Sebastian
day (the patron of the town) 20 January,

San Marcos
day is 25 April,

Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Socorro
(the patroness of the town) is 15 August.

Casabermeja summer feria
takes place a few days before the Malaga festival in August.

Certamen de Cante Flamenco
one of the oldest in Andalucia and takes place towards the end of July.

LOCATION

The town is located 20 km north of Malaga city. Casabermeja can be reached by the A-45 (Autopista de Malaga), and from the western Costa del Sol form AP-46 Autopista de las Pedrizas.

Casabermeja - Hotels 

Book hotels in Casabermeja

Los Gallos

Surrounded by peaceful fields and mountains, 15 minutes north of Málaga, Los Gallos is a charming guest house with free Wi-Fi in every room. Make yourself at home in Los Gallos's elegant, well-decorated rooms, with air conditioning and heating. You can gaze out at the surrounding countryside from your private balcony.

Hotel Casabermeja

Located in Casabermeja, 22 km from Jorge Rando Museum, Hotel Casabermeja provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 23 km of Museum of Glass and Crystal. Some units at the property include a balcony with a mountain view.

El lagar de Pepe

El lagar de Pepe in Casabermeja provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a bar. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast provides mountain views and a children's playground.

La Casa de Corruco

Located 24 km from Museum of Glass and Crystal, 24 km from Picasso Museum and 24 km from Alcazaba, La Casa de Corruco features accommodation situated in Casabermeja. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 23 km from Jorge Rando Museum.

Casita Las Melosillas

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, pool view and a patio, Casita Las Melosillas is located in Casabermeja. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Jorge Rando Museum.

Relente

Situated in Casabermeja, within 10 km of Parque Natural Montes de Málaga, RELENTE is an accommodation offering mountain views. Guests staying at this country house have access to a fully equipped kitchenette.

The country house has a flat-screen TV. A TV is offered.

Hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

El Rengue

El Rengue, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Casabermeja, 23 km from Museum of Glass and Crystal, 24 km from Picasso Museum, as well as 24 km from Alcazaba. It is set 23 km from Jorge Rando Museum and features private check-in and check-out.

Biznaga

Situated in Casabermeja, Biznaga offers a balcony with mountain and garden views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, public bath and solarium. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the country house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

La Casita de Maria

Set 5 km from Parque Natural Montes de Málaga, La Casita de Maria is located in Casabermeja. The property offers free WiFi.

All air-conditioned units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. There is also an oven, microwave and a coffee machine.