HISTORY
Pitres is the main village of La Tahá, and its plaza is one of the most spacious around, with lush trees. La Iglesia Parroquial del Cristo de la Expiración was built in the 16th century and almost totally reconstructed after it was plundered during the Civil War. Its inhabitants were labelled as louts when they asked the local government for a sea port (the coast is a short drive away). This bizarre request originated a fiesta where sardines are "planted" in a dry riverbed and watered to make them grow.
If you would like to learn more about the history of Pitres, we recommend visiting La Tahá.
THINGS TO SEE
Iglesia Parroquial del Cristo de la Expiración y San Roque
Built in 1530, the church has a single nave with side chapels and a separate main chapel. It is notable for its slender tower. During the War of the Alpujarras, the Moors burned it down, but it was later repaired. More>
Iglesia de Capilerilla
Capilerilla is the highest village in La Tahá. It sits above Pitres at an impressive 1,380 metres above sea level. More>