The tiny village of Pujerra can be found in the stunning Ronda region on the border with the western Costa del Sol. It is 116km from Malaga surrounded by a beautiful landscape covered with chestnut and pine woods

The village is practically unspoilt by the onslaught of tourism in Andalucia due to its poor transportation and communications links with the rest of the Ronda region and therefore those visitors that do venture into the village are treated to a real taste of the Spanish way of life.

There are no real records regarding the history of the village but one thing is known that during the Napoleonic invasion the people of the village fought so bravely that King Fernando VII granted it the status of villa (royal burgh) in 1814.

Despite its size the village is worth visiting and most notable building in the village is the sixteenth century parish church dedicated to the Espíritu Santo (Holy Spirit) which is a simple design which is in keeping with the rest of the village.

The village is filled with narrow step streets and traditional whitewashed houses all of which add to the charm of this little gem of a village.

The main reason for visiting the village is its stunning surrounding landscape with such areas as Mount Guaitará (958 metres), with its impressive pine plantation and where you can get an excellent view or the surrounding area. One of the best times to go is during late summer or early autumn when the chestnut trees are covered with leaves which is stunning Just don’t forget the camera,

Due to its located and proximity to other villages in the Ronda highlands (Igualeja, Parauta, Cartajima, Júzcar, Faraján and Alpandeire) the area is fantastic for lovers of trail walking

Contact the tourist office in the village for details of routes and advice.

A good time to visit is for the San Antonio de Padua patron saint fiesta which are celebrated on that saint’s day, 13 June. And the celebrations that follow which last for four days. One of the main events is a massive launching of fireworks that resound throughout the Genal valley. A verbena (traditional street party) is held in the village square that is attended by young and old alike not just to listen to music and dance but also to sample some of the typical local dishes and fine wine.

The San Antonio pilgrimage takes place on the second Sunday in August, a date that coincides with the Semana Cultural de Pujerra (Pujerra Cultural Week).

Tourist Information: Town Hall, Calle Fuente, 3 (29450). Telephone: 952 183 513; Fax: 952 183 513