Pizarra is a town located in the Guadalhorce Valley of Malaga, under the watchful eye of the Gibralmora Sierra and one of the inland corners of Costa del Sol, where rural tourism is the best option to enjoy a great visit.
Its orography makes it have a special microclimate of mild temperatures, which gives the chance to enjoy nature without being too hot or cold at its fullest.
There are several trails that you can travel, highlighting the path known as El Santo, a route to the peaks of the Gibralmora Sierra, which rewards with an incredible view from the Sacred Heart of Jesus sculpture perspective.
As we mentioned before, the climate of Pizarra is mild, which provides the perfect condition for the cultivation of the well-known Malaga garden, where vegetables and fruit trees, among citrus fruits, are a few of the engines of the economy in the location.
Are you interested in knowing about its origins? Well, although it's not considered a town until the 15th century, the archaeological remains are quite numerous. Among them, we can highlight the Necropolis of Cistas de la Luna, dating from the Bronze Age and catalogued as a Site of Cultural Interest. There is also El Bañadero de la Reina, dating from Roman times.
Coming to the Muslim period, at the top of the hill of Castillejos de Quintana, you can see remains of an old Mozarabic town, where houses excavated in the earth are perfectly distinguished although, it's not the only Mozarabic sample, since the Ermita de la Fuensanta sits on the remains of a semi-cave church that dates back to the 10th century, even though its current style is neo-Gothic.
Have you ever wondered if you can see monuments in the urban area? Of course! One of the most prominent is the Puerto Hermoso Counts Palace, in which the aesthetic dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, having a neo-Mudejar style with beautiful gardens around it and, housing jewels inside, as well as different paintings, including a portrait of Carlos III, painted by Goya.
Regarding religious buildings, we can find the Mudejar Church of San Pedro Apóstol, originally from the late 15th century, which interior is of singular beauty, highlighting among other elements, a magnificent wooden coffered ceiling and a marble baptismal font from the 16th century.
After a good walk through the town, or after a route through its natural surroundings, the best way to regain strength is with a good typical dish on the table.
Do you know what it's the secret dish of its gastronomy? As we previously mentioned, Pizarra is a land of orchards and, as you can assume, among its star dishes, the main ingredients are local products. A dish with a curious name is the "Aplastá Soup", which consists of a thick soup, made with vegetables such as beans, asparagus or peppers, among other ingredients, mixed with bread and potatoes on top and, if you add eggs, tuna and onion the dish becomes the "bolo pizarreño."
And, you can finish your delicious experience with a dessert. Whether with a bite of sweet potato dumplings or fig bread rolls, both will leave you with a sweet taste in your mouth.
We have walked through nature and known the archaeological sites and monuments of Pizarra. Now it's time to rest.
Don't know where to stay? The answer lies in rural tourism. This quiet town offers a wide variety of rural houses, many of them with the typical aesthetics of country houses or even beautiful Cortijo, where you can complete your rural experience in this beautiful town of Malaga.
