Bentomiz Castle
Bentomiz Castle, one of the largest in the province, originated as a Roman fortification, although its current architecture clearly reflects medieval Muslim influence. Its strategic location allowed control of the Axarquía region down to the sea, giving rise to the place name Bentomiz, derived from the Latin montemar. It was key in the 9th century […]
San Antonio de Pauda Church
Built in 1676 and renovated a century later. It is almost entirely Renaissance in style and has a Latin cross plan divided into three naves separated by semicircular arches resting on rectangular pilasters. At the entrance is the choir, which has a Rococo-style mixtilinear cornice that receives [...]
Fountain of Love
It is located in a small hamlet of Arenas called Daimalos. Legend has it that during the Muslim era, a young woman lived in the farmstead who saw her youth passing by without finding a suitor. Fearing she would remain single, she sought the advice of a holy man from neighbouring Sayalonga. The wise old man advised her to […]
The Hermitage of the Santo Cristo de la Caña (Holy Christ of the Reed)
The Hermitage of Santo Cristo de la Caña is a place of cultural interest where you can learn about the tradition of Baroque Christian festivals in Frigiliana. The procession of images representing the Christian faith has been a tradition in Frigiliana since the 16th century, although the images carried in procession today are […]
Arabic minaret of Daimalos
This minaret, one of the oldest in Spain, is older than those in Árchez, Corumbela and Salares, and is the twin of the one that disappeared in Arenas. Its interior is narrow, designed only for the muezzin to pass through. Square in shape, it has four sections of different heights separated by imposts. Inside, there is a square staircase around […]
Moorish Museum
Sayalonga Town Council is promoting awareness of its historical heritage with the creation of a museum, an important step in showcasing its cultural wealth. The building that houses the museum, owned by the Town Council, has had various functions throughout history, including as a school, town hall and craft workshop. Following refurbishment, […]
El Ingenio
Today it is home to the Nuestra Señora del Carmen cane honey factory, the only one of its kind in Europe. It is one of the most historically and artistically valuable places in Frigiliana. It is popularly known as “el Ingenio” (the mill). Some of the machinery from 1909 used to make honey is still in use today [...]
Church of Santa Catalina Mártir
The church, originally a mosque until 1505, retained its brick minaret and Mudejar structure, although reduced from three to two sections due to its inclination. Its coffered ceiling and bell tower reflect the Andalusian influence on the Mudejar style. On 13 November 1926, an accidental fire destroyed the church, consuming the Renaissance altarpiece and the […]
Women's corner
This corner was inaugurated in 2021 in commemoration of International Women's Day. It is a place that invites us to rest while reflecting on the significance of this day. A place dedicated to the role of women in the development of our communities. Their […]
Mudejar minaret of Corumbela
This minaret was built in the 14th century in the style of the minarets of Archez and Salares. It is African in style and, although less ornate than the others, it is nevertheless very beautiful and in perfect condition following restoration work carried out a few years ago.
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