Visitors to Cástaras might think that in this village, time has stood still. Its privileged location offers impressive panoramic views over the alpujarra granadina. The village is of Arabic origin, and has conserved much of its historical remains remains. La Ermita de la Virgen de Fátima; constructed with excavated limestone rock and the Iglesia Parroquial de San Miguel are top of the list of monuments to visit.