Frigiliana is just a quaint Spanish village to many locals and tourists but it has a host of delightful attractions. It is located only 5 km from Nerja; hence, it is easy to get to with the local transportation. Frigiliana can be an ideal resort town especially for tourists who are favorable to day excursions.
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Frigiliana is located at the foothills of Almijara Mountain. It is easily accessible via Malaga airport. This quaint Spanish village is voted as the region's prettiest towns with a picturesque mountainous view and green valleys leading to the Mediterranean. The beautiful natural landscape insists that one must explore the beauty on foot to appreciate its picturesque surroundings.
The village is set up as a typical Andalusian village with narrow cobbled streets running through whitewashed houses decorated with seasonal flowers. There are only 2,000 residents at Frigiliana but there are plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants to appease the appetite of locals and tourists. Tasty local cuisine and tapas are easily available at affordable prices.
Local craft abounds with the availability of rugs, tiles, textiles, pottery, wines and ceramics from the local industries in the region.
Tourist attractions
Frigiliana may be a small Spanish village but it will not disappoint those who are looking for more than natural beauty. This ancient village is steep in history with plenty of archaeological findings discovered; some are dated as far back as 3,000 B.C.
The town's heritage has been molded by the myriad of conquerors that came by; this includes the Phoenicians, Arabs, Romans and Christians. Many ancient historical monuments showcase the impact of each civilization.
Twelve ceramic plaques are displayed at the village's street corners commemorating the historical battle between the local Moriscos and the Arabs in 1569. This was when the Christian army fought and won the battle on the region at the Rock of Frigiliana.
However, Moorish influence at the village is still very strong with the Moorish designs on many preserved buildings in and around the village. Renaissance styled churches and buildings also abound through the Christian Re-conquest era.
A 1767 Granary and Renaissance Palace have been transformed into a molasses-producing factory.
Festivity
Frigiliana is turned from a sleepy hollow into a festive village with the myriad of festivals celebrated throughout the year. One of the more famous festivals is the bull running and bull fighting. Many tourists flock to Frigiliana on these celebrations for a keen participation or an active observation.
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Frigiliana is located at the foothills of Almijara Mountain. It is easily accessible via Malaga airport. This quaint Spanish village is voted as the region's prettiest towns with a picturesque mountainous view and green valleys leading to the Mediterranean. The beautiful natural landscape insists that one must explore the beauty on foot to appreciate its picturesque surroundings.
The village is set up as a typical Andalusian village with narrow cobbled streets running through whitewashed houses decorated with seasonal flowers. There are only 2,000 residents at Frigiliana but there are plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants to appease the appetite of locals and tourists. Tasty local cuisine and tapas are easily available at affordable prices.
Local craft abounds with the availability of rugs, tiles, textiles, pottery, wines and ceramics from the local industries in the region.
Tourist attractions
Frigiliana may be a small Spanish village but it will not disappoint those who are looking for more than natural beauty. This ancient village is steep in history with plenty of archaeological findings discovered; some are dated as far back as 3,000 B.C.
The town's heritage has been molded by the myriad of conquerors that came by; this includes the Phoenicians, Arabs, Romans and Christians. Many ancient historical monuments showcase the impact of each civilization.
Twelve ceramic plaques are displayed at the village's street corners commemorating the historical battle between the local Moriscos and the Arabs in 1569. This was when the Christian army fought and won the battle on the region at the Rock of Frigiliana.
However, Moorish influence at the village is still very strong with the Moorish designs on many preserved buildings in and around the village. Renaissance styled churches and buildings also abound through the Christian Re-conquest era.
A 1767 Granary and Renaissance Palace have been transformed into a molasses-producing factory.
Festivity
Frigiliana is turned from a sleepy hollow into a festive village with the myriad of festivals celebrated throughout the year. One of the more famous festivals is the bull running and bull fighting. Many tourists flock to Frigiliana on these celebrations for a keen participation or an active observation.
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