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Carataunas

Carataunas

by Saskia Mier

Visitors looking for tranquillity and the opportunity to relax for a few days will find that Carataunas is the perfect destination. Although it is the smallest village in the Alpujarra region, it is full of charm. It has a population of around 250.

History

Although there is no reliable data on the founding of Carataunas, it can be dated to sometime during the Muslim domination of the Iberian Peninsula, during the Arab-Andalusian period. This is because its current name comes from the Arabic word Caratamuz, which means 'place of tranquility' and 'land of launa' due to the quarries that exist here. More>

Book Holiday Rentals near Carataunas

Casa Fina
Casa FinaCasa Fina
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Set in Bubión in the Andalucía region, Casa Fina has a balcony and city views. Among the facilities at this property are private check-in and check-out and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

La Ermita del Poqueira
La Ermita del PoqueiraLa Ermita del Poqueira
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Offering garden views, La Ermita del Poqueira in Bubión features accommodation, pool with a view, an open-air bath and a garden. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment offers mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available.

Things to see

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz
Built in 1580, the church contains several valuable and ancient images inside, including one of the Immaculate Conception attributed to the school of Alonso Cano. Although it is known as the Iglesia de San Marcos and this is written on the façade, it was originally named the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Paz. More>

Things to see outside the town

Ermita del Padre Eterno
The chapel is located in Cañadillas, which belongs to this municipality. It is about 4 km from the urban centre, separated by a small land elevation called Lomilla del Aire. More>

Handicrafts

The craft of producing Fajalauza ceramic products began in the sixteenth century in Carataunas, and these products are still made there today. The name 'Fajalauza' comes from the neighbourhood in which they were first produced. Fajalauza. They are distinguished by their multicoloured ceramics with a white base decorated in shades of blue and green.

Bus service

There are bus services from Carataunas to Granada. More>

Gastronomy

The typical dishes of Carataunas are choto al ajillo (garlic stewed goat), fritailla de conejo (fried rabbit), migas de sémola (fried semola with pork) and puchero de hinojos (fennel stew). Sweet treats include roscos de San Marcos (aniseed biscuits), spolillos (meringues),natillas (vanilla custard) and arroz con leche (rice pudding).

Festivals

Popular festivals in Carataunas are Fiestas Patronales de San Marcos, Romería del Padre Eterno and Fiestas de la Virgen de la Paz. More>

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the next few days for Carataunas. More>

Tourist Office

The tourist office of Carataunas is located in the Town Hall. More>

Nearby Places

The neighbouring villages to Carataunas are Soportújar, Bayacas and Cáñar.