 View of Cortes de la Frontera | ||
| Cortes de la Frontera | ||
| province | Málaga | |
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| Residents | 3.065 (2020) | |
| height | 633 m | |
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Cortes de la Frontera is a small community in the Málaga Province.
background
Even the Romans maintained a base here called "Cortex" (defense). The well-preserved Roman road, which runs steeply up from the Estacion de Cortes train station to Cortes de la Frontera, tells of this. The place was later settled by Moors until it fell to the Christian Reconquista in 1485.
The place is at the intersection of the natural parks Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales (the latter translates as "The Cork Oaks") and at the southwestern exit of the Serrania de Ronda. Because of the vast cork oak forests, Cortes became rich in the 18th century through a cork oak industry, as evidenced by many well-preserved neoclassical buildings, such as the B. the town hall (Ayuntamento).
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is Gibraltar, which is not served from Germany. Two hours away you can reach the airports of Jerez (by road) and Málaga (Country road and coastal motorway).
By train
The place itself has no rail connection, but below in the valley of the Rio Guadiaro is the "Estacion de Cortes" stop of the RENFE rail line from Algeciras to Ronda and Bobadilla, from where you can travel on to other Spanish train stations.
In the street
From Algeciras take the A405 towards Ronda. About 5 km behind Gaucín turn right onto the A377 to Cortes.
From Jerez it goes via Arcos de la Frontera to Ubrique and further on the A373 to Cortes.
From Ronda, take the A374 towards Seville for a short distance and then turn left onto the road that leads to the Pileta Cave (Cueva de la Pileta). From there, continue on the MA8401 to Cortes.
By boat
The nearest sea port is Algeciras on the Mediterranean.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Plaza de Toros. Bullring in the center of Cortes.
- Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Rosario church. Built at the end of the 18th century.
- La Casa de Piedra. A Mozarabic cave church from the 7th century Carved into a rock, right on the Römerweg.
activities
- Visit of the natural parks of Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales.
- Visit the Pileta cave on the left side of the MA8401 towards Ronda. The Cueva de la Pileta is a stalactite cave with many prehistoric drawings and bats.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
- Albergue Juvenil Las Camaretas (Close to the municipal swimming pool).
medium
Upscale
health
Practical advice
- Correos. Tel.: 34 952154510. The post office is at 31 Calle Real. The zip code is 29380.
trips
Hiking in the area. You can find out more in the Centro de Visitantes of the Junta de Andalucia in Avenida de la Democracia, open Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays.
