{"id":7674,"date":"2020-03-19T14:38:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T14:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/?p=7674"},"modified":"2022-05-03T08:42:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T08:42:20","slug":"stone-monuments-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/tours\/stone-monuments-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"More than 10 great stone monuments excavated in the rock in Malaga"},"content":{"rendered":"

For your planning when you can visit our province, I’m going to tell you about some of the places with more history in Malaga that have been completely excavated in the rock. Don’t miss them, because some of these ancient monuments in Malaga may not appear in the most popular guides.<\/p>\n

I will also show you how to get there by car and where you can park, all the facilities so that you do not miss these wonderful spots in our province. It would be a good idea to rent a car in Malaga<\/a>, if you want to get the most from your visit.<\/p>\n

The more people visiting those monuments, the sooner they will become aware of the importance of keeping them in good condition. Let’s contribute to their conservation!<\/p>\n

Historical quarries: San Pitar<\/h2>\n

This is one of those examples of places with history, and so much of it.\u00a0 It’s an archaeological site that dates back very far in time.<\/p>\n

\"Quarry<\/a>
Main entrance to the quarry of San Pitar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From this quarry they extracted stones for the construction of the Phoenician Necropolis of Trayamar in Almayate. Not only that, studies tell us that the stone from these quarries was also used for the construction of the Roman Theatre and even the tower of Malaga Cathedral. As a curiosity, not only the great historical monuments benefited from this quarry; its stone was also used for the construction of farmhouses and houses. My great-great-grandfather himself rebuilt his farmhouse in a nearby land, probably with stone extracted from this quarry. Finally this quarry it was abandoned when the quality of the material presented some deficiencies.<\/p>\n

The complex has a series of cavities for the quarrymen to rest during the week. In 1728 there was 10 people working, but during the peak it was around 100.<\/p>\n

\"Fotograf\u00eda<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a chapel that was built in 1739 and was used so that the workers did not have to travel to attend mass.<\/p>\n

As a curious note, in 1735 there was a Moorish attack on this complex, during which they stole everything they found in their path. This is perhaps the reason behind the construction of the retaining wall.<\/p>\n

Quarry of Valle Niza (map and photos<\/a>) and official website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What do the visitors think?<\/h3>\n

They think that the quarry in Valle Niza is not well maintained. As a personal note I imagine it is because of the lack of publicity of the place and as it is not popular they do not invest the necessary time in maintaining it. Why don’t we show them that we are interested in visiting this historical place?<\/p>\n

To visit it you must make an appointment with the Town Hall at the following number: 952 55 86 40<\/p>\n

How to get there?<\/h3>\n

There was once a train station on this place which my father used to visit my great-grandmother; she lived close in a farmhouse built (or rebuilt) by my great-great-grandfather. Today there is no such train line unfortunately, so the best option is by bus or in your own vehicle.<\/p>\n

The area is accessible from the coast road. You can follow the indications of the following map: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uhSZxTNuedhpd7nJ6<\/a><\/p>\n

Phoenician Necropolis<\/h2>\n

Malaka (actual Malaga) was an important Phoenician colony<\/a> during the eighth century before our era. It was a focus of trade in the Mediterranean and as such has left us numerous archaeological remains that tell us about its past.<\/p>\n

\"Phoenician<\/a><\/p>\n

The Necropolis of Trayamar is located in the municipality of Algarrobo and is one of the most important in the western Mediterranean. The archaeological remains from this site are displayed at the Archaeological Museum in Malaga.<\/p>\n

Inside you can see a scale reproduction of what this monument would look like in the past.<\/p>\n

What do the visitors think?<\/h3>\n

Visitors highlight the importance of this site for the study of Phoenician civilisation, although they complain that it is not open to the public and that visitors have to make an appointment.<\/p>\n

It is located on a hiking route that goes from Villanueva de la Concepci\u00f3n to Antequera.<\/p>\n

I guess that if many people visit these ruins they would make it more accessible. Why not contributing to the history of Malaga by visiting this place?<\/p>\n

To visit this necropolis you must make an appointment, you can get information at the Town Hall of Algarrobo: 952552430<\/p>\n

How to get there?<\/h3>\n

On the A-7 motorway, take the Algarrobo Costa exit and continue straight on. A little before you get there, you will see an open area on the right where you can park your car.<\/p>\n

Location on map: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XQCnxdP45MZzncSz9<\/a><\/p>\n

More information in Spanish on the official website<\/p>\n

Remains of Santa Mar\u00eda de la Cabeza<\/h2>\n

In Ronda we find this monastic complex excavated in the rock and dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries of our era. It was inhabited by about 10 religious people and consists of a place of worship, living quarters and a food storage area.<\/p>\n