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La Tahá

Ferreirola

La Tahá-Pitres was part of the Tahá de Ferreira, one of 14 areas established during the Nasrid occupation — the Moorish dynasty that built the Alhambra.

Mecina-Fondales

La Tahá-Pitres was part of the Tahá de Ferreira, one of 14 areas established during the Nasrid occupation — the Moorish dynasty that built the Alhambra.

History of La Tahá

The town's origins date back to Roman times, and numerous archaeological remains demonstrate its importance during the Muslim period.

LA TAHÁ

La Tahá was part of the Tahá de Ferreira, one of 14 areas established during the Nasrid occupation — the Moorish dynasty that built the Alhambra.

La Tahá - Pitres

The area of La Tahá was part of the Taha de Ferreira, one of 14 such areas established during the Nasrid occupation (they were the Moorish dynasty who built the Alhambra). The tahas were administrative districts divided according to landscape, and each had a capital. The area is reached by the Barranco de Sangre (Blood Ravine), so named because it was the scene of a fierce battle during the War of the Alpujarras.

Festivals in La Tahá

Popular festivals in La Tahá are Fiestas de San Antón, San Juan and Fiesta de las Castañas.