| The village has been inhabited by numerous civilisations from the Phoenicians and Romans to the Arabs, who had the greatest impact on the town's development. During the Christian reconquest, Frigiliana was the site of numerous battles culminating in the famous battle of the Rock of Frigiliana in 1569, which ended in the complete expulsion of the Moorish people. |
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One can learn the history of this struggle by walking through the streets of the historic section
where there are series of twelve ceramic plaques posted about which explain the entire story.
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It is especially curious that much of the historic section was built from the rocks of the pillaged Arab castle. The whitewashed houses and the many popular architectural features like the parapets, courtyards, and waterworks and the like are very much in the Moorish tradition. This tradition, along with the general cleanliness of the town has led to the sweet nickname given to the inhabitants " Aguanosos " or people of the water. In all Frigiliana and its properties have a unique character and charm.
The town has a very good range of small shops, bars and excellent restaurants and of course its own fiestas, concerts, carnivals and religious celebrations. They even run Bulls through the narrow streets in June ! Many of the inhabitants consider it unnecessary ever to go to Nerja !
OTHER AREAS
The other towns and villages of this region all have their own appeal and story and all justify time in exploration.
To the east is the province of Granada. One can easily drive to the capital city Granada to see the wonderful cathedral and the world famous Alhambra and Generallife. Granada is the city of dreams where a visitor can sample examples of Spanish culture throughout the centuries. If you decide to visit in the winter and you enjoy skiing, the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains offer a world-class facility. The World championships were held there in 1997.
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