|
|
 |
 |
Maro
The Charming Little Village of Maro
The village of Maro, situated near Nerja Cave, owes its name to the
whitewashed appearance of it´s houses. the buildings here are a good
example of the common domestic architecture in towns and villages on
the Mediterranean coastline. Maro is becoming increasing popular for
renting holiday apartments and villas due to its close proximity to the
popular holiday resort Nerja.
The village dates back to the early Christian era, its first structure
being the Roman fortification known historically as Detunda, meaning
"defence." this is now the site of the Plaza de la Iglesia, the Casa
Granada and the beginning of Calle Ancha. It is a genuine pleasure to
stroll though the village´s narrow streets, with flowerpots on
balconies and all the charm of a true Andalusian coastal village. One
of the most beautiful streets is Calle Maravillas, where one can look
out over the sea from the vantage points. There are also wonderful
views from here of the surrounding countryside.
Beside the Balcón de Maro, one finds the Iglesia de Nuestra Séñora de
las Maravillas, dating from the seventeenth centrure. Here, to, we have
the Casa Grande and the ruins of the old sugar works, the building of
which began in 1585, financed by the then Lord of Maro, Luis de
Armengol.
The
Aqueduct
Not far from the village centre, beside the N-340 road going towards
Nerja, is another famous monument, the Águila Aqueduct. This was built
between 1879 and 1880, to ensure that water would reach the San Joaquín
sugar factory.
There is a section of old Roman road beside the sugar factory, on the
way from Antonino de Cástulo to malaca, on which the Detunda
fortification factory was built. this is in fact, the origin of the
name Maro.
Maro Life
A small Andalucian “white village” on the coast a five minutes drive
from Nerja. For a tranquil relaxing holiday Maro is ideal, where
meandering goats dictate the highway code and time is still measured
according to how long it takes an ox to plough a field. Although still
unspoiled the village boasts “tapas bars” and popular restaurants and
the views across open fields to the sea are quite spectacular.
Caves of
Maro
Few visitors knew anything about this part of the coast until 1959,
when five young boys, out hunting for bats behind Maro discovered a
remarkable system of caves and ancient cave paintings. Now the caves
attract visitors every day who come to wonder at this underground
cathedral with its strange, melting-wax rocky architecture and what is
reputed to be the largest natural column in the world. | |
|
