LA TAHÁ
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. 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
La Tahá offers visitors a rich variety of historical landmarks and traditional mountain architecture spread across its villages. Highlights include the Iglesia Parroquial del Cristo de la Expiración y San Roque in Pitres and the impressive Castillejo de Poqueira, a former defensive watchtower with panoramic views over the region.
Explore each village to discover its main attractions:
Things to see in Pitres
Things to see in Mecina-Fondales
Things to see in Ferreirola
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.