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. The Tahás were administrative districts organised by landscape, each with its own capital. The area is accessed via the Barranco de Sangre (Blood Ravine), so named because a fierce battle took place there during the Moorish Rebellion of the Alpujarras. This municipal district comprises three villages and several smaller hamlets. These are Pitres, Mecina Fondales and Ferreirola. The district has a population of around 800.
HISTORY
The town's origins date back to Roman times, and numerous archaeological remains demonstrate its importance during the Muslim period. Pitres (with Capilerilla), Mecina Fondales (with Fondales and Mecinilla, with Mecina as the capital) and Ferreirola (with Atalbéitar) were three independent municipalities until they merged into one called La Tahá in 1975, with Pitres as the municipal capital. More>
THINGS TO SEE
Tings to see in Pitres are Iglesia Parroquial del Cristo de la Expiración y San Roque and Iglesia de Capilerilla. More>
Things to see in Mecina-Fondales are Iglesia de San Marcos and San Cayetano and Puente Romano. More>
Things to see in Ferreirola are Iglesia de Santa Cruz and Castillejo de Poqueira . More>
COUNTRYSIDE WALKS
Sendero Circular de La Taha
The 11.12 km route is entirely circular. It starts in Pitres and heads towards Capilerilla, but it can also be completed in reverse or in part, allowing you to adapt to your available time or level.
HANDICRAFTS
Crafts enthusiasts can explore La Tahá's ceramic and fired clay workshops, where master luthiers still handcraft guitars, mandolins, double basses and lutes using traditional methods.
BUS SERVICE
There are bus services from La Tahá to Alcútar, Granada, and Trevelez. More>
GASTRONOMY
The gastronomy of La Tahá is based mainly on the variety and richness of the agricultural and livestock products that grow in the area. With flavours influenced by the various cultures that have succeeded one another throughout history, the Moorish contribution is particularly noteworthy. Typical dishes are sopa de ajo (garlic soup), puchero de hinojos (fennel stew), cazuela de figüelos (bean stew), pisto (stewed vegetables), lomo y costilla adobá (roast pork) and pescado seco (dried fish). Sweet treats include papaviejos (doughnuts), roscos de vino (aniseed biscuits) and potaje de castañas (chestnut stew).
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in La Tahá are Fiestas de San Antón, San Juan and Fiesta de las Castañas. More>
WEATHER FOARECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for La Tahá. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of La Tahá is located in the Town Hall. More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to La Tahá are Pampaneira, Juviles and Torvizcón.
DIRECTIONS
La Tahá is 79km from Granada city. Take the A-44 (direction Armilla-Motril), then leave at exit 164 to join with the A-348 (direction Lanjarón). From here, take the GR-421, which will take you directly to the main population, Pitres.
