Discover Charilla: Culture, Nature and Hiking Routes

In Charilla, archaeological sites span the Iberian, Roman and Islamic periods. During Islamic rule, the village belonged to the Ruta de las Atalayas.

History

One notable artefact is the Tesorillo de Charilla, a Hispano-Arabic treasure hoard from the 10th century, which is housed in the Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes. The church dedicated to Nuestra Señora del Rosario dates from the 16th century and was extensively remodelled.

The Charilla find is dated to the caliphate period on the basis of its numismatic material and is considered one of the few Andalusian complexes of goldsmiths’ work from this era.

Culture and Tradition

The Ermita de la Virgen de Fátima in the Hoya de Charilla is one of Charilla’s religious sights. The Fandango de Charilla also reflects the history of the village: its introduction in the 19th century is attributed to muleteers from the Málaga coast who sold fish in the villages and cortijos of the area.

The Fandango de Charilla is a singing style similar to the Verdiales from Málaga. The Fiesta Mayor in honour of the Virgen del Rosario takes place on 7 October.

Nature

The Hoya de Charilla lies at the foot of La Martina and is an exceptional natural area for nature lovers. The named springs and fountains in Charilla include the Fuente de la Plaza de la Iglesia at Plaza de la Iglesia, the Fuente Grande on Calle Fuente Grande, the Fuente del Piojo in the Hoya de Charilla, and the Fuente y lavadero de la Montijana on Calle Montijijana.

When comparing holiday apartments in Charilla, check the travel dates, accommodation type and cancellation policies on the respective offer pages. These three details help you compare different options for your travel period and preferred booking conditions. To choose a holiday apartment in Charilla, you can compare these details with your travel dates and consider the accommodation type and cancellation policies separately. This leaves the decision open as to whether cultural visits, springs or hiking routes should be the focus of your trip.

Hiking

The Colada de Valdepeñas hike begins in Charilla and takes approximately two and a half hours. After leaving Charilla, the Colada de Valdepeñas follows the route of the old livestock trail of the same name.

The Ruta de la Sierra enters Charilla via Calle Prado and leaves the village at the plaza at km 22.7 via Calle de la Fuente. After descending through the Hoya de Charilla, the Ruta de la Sierra leads to Charilla. The approximate duration, route and distinctive points set the two routes apart for planning purposes.

On the Colada de Valdepeñas route, a threshing floor serves as an unusual viewpoint. The Colada de Valdepeñas ends at the foot of Cerro La Martina and Rompezapatos.

For the higher-level travel overview: Alcalá La Real.