What to do in Arriate

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It is a municipality of the province of Malaga and is one of the twenty-one that are part of a region called Serrania de Ronda, located about 500 meters of altitude in a bedrock 6km far from Ronda and about 100km from Malaga. It has a population of about 4,150 inhabitants.

Keep reading to discover what to do in Arriate.

History of Arriate

It is believed that in Prehistorical times there were some residents in this area, who lived in caves dug into the rock. According to the legend, during the Arab domination, there was a small town in the area called Arriadh, (the verjeles) due to the abundance of water and its vegetation. There is also evidence that in 1407 there was a battle between Muslims in the Valley of Arriate and the first written document dates from 1570 where the Villa de Arriate is mentioned in the census of Felipe II. The town depended on Ronda until the year 1661 when it obtained its independence by buying the neighbours the municipal area and its jurisdiction.

Monuments and Festivals in Arriate

Monuments in Arriate

• Iglesia de San Juan de Letrán.

Built-in XVII, it has undergone several reforms, being the main one the incorporation of the bell tower in 1964, which is the architectural reference of the town.

• Capilla de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno.

From XVII, it houses an image of Jesus Nazareno built-in 1730. It is the headquarters of the brotherhood under the same name, which is one of the oldest and most fervent in the region of Ronda.

 Festivals in Arriate

• Feria Mayor del Corpus de Arriate.

It is celebrated on June 28, by a special bull of 1769. During the four days of the art fair, equestrian and religious activities are held.

• Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

On October 7, the feast of the Virgen del Rosario patroness of Arriate is celebrated.

• Holy Week.

The rivalry existing between the two brotherhoods of Jesus Nazareno and Cristo de la Sangre y el Entierro gives greater importance and interest to these celebrations. Holy Week in Arriate is classified as a National Tourist Interest.

Restaurants in Arriate

The typical cuisine of Arriate is closely related to the products of the area. Among the typical dishes stands out the Cocido Arriateño, in addition to the migas, rabbit with garlic, chorizo in lard, salmorejo etc.

• Venta El Chozo.

Homemade Andalusian cuisine, Avenida Andalucía 19, Tel. 952 165 244.

• El Almacén.

Tapas cuisine.- c/ Horno 4.

Useful Telephone Numbers in Arriate

• Local Police  952 166 248.
• Id. 605 689 263 / 64.
• Health Center 952 165 159.