Guaro, Málaga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guaro
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City and municipality
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| Villa de Guaro | ||
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Andalucia | Sierra de las Nieves | |
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| • Urban | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) | |
| Population
(2011 census)
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| • Urban | 2,260 | |
| • Urban density | 102.7/km2 (266/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
29108
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| Area code | +34 952 | |
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Guaro is a small town in southern Spain. It is part of the province of Málaga in the region of Andalusia. About 2,228 people live there. Guaro is 44 kilometers from Málaga, the main city of the province. It is also just 20 kilometers from the famous city of Marbella.
Guaro is in a very green area. It sits between the Rio Grande valley and some mountains. This makes the land good for growing fruits like almonds and olives. The town is also known as the gateway to the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. This park is a special place recognized by UNESCO.
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Geography and Economy
Guaro is located 354 meters above the sea. It is near the Sierra de Mijas mountains. The town covers an area of 22 square kilometers. The main jobs in Guaro are related to farming. People grow a lot of olives and almonds. They also grow other crops that need water. In 2006, it was interesting that more women had jobs than men in Guaro.
A Look at Guaro's History
People have lived in the Guaro area for a very long time. Signs of the earliest humans have been found here. The town itself started when the Arabs came to southern Spain. The first Arab settlement was in a place called Old Guaro. It was near a tower that was part of old forts.
The Catholic Monarchs took control of Guaro in 1485. This was a big change for the town. Later, in 1614, King Philip IV of Spain made Guaro an independent village. This meant it could make its own rules. Today, Guaro is famous for its pretty streets. They are lined with white houses decorated with colorful flowers.
The main old building is Saint Michel's parish church. It was built in the 1500s. It was later updated in the early 1600s. The church has a tall, square bell tower.
Important Buildings and Museums
The Church of San Miguel Arcángel is a very important building in Guaro. You can find it in the middle of the old town. It is close to the Town Hall and the San Isidro Labrador Fountain. This church was built in 1505 on the site of an old mosque. It has been rebuilt two times since then. The church has a cross shape inside. On the front, you can see a picture of San Miguel. The bell tower is on the right side.
There are two other important religious buildings. These are the hermitages of Cruz del Puerto and San Isidro. The San Isidro hermitage is by the Rio Grande river. It is in a lovely spot with eucalyptus trees. From the Cruz del Puerto hermitage, you can see amazing views. Inside, there is a much-loved statue called the Cristo de Limpias.
Guaro also has the Al-Andalus Cultural Center. It has an Ethnographic Oil Museum. This museum shows an old Arab oil press from the 1100s. The museum teaches about Guaro's long history of making olive oil. There is also the Marmolejo Oil Museum. It has many tools and machines from old olive mills in Guaro.
Fun Events in Guaro
Every year, Guaro hosts a very special event. It is called the Luna Mora Festival. This festival lasts for two days. The streets of the town are lit up with over 25,000 candles. Arabic and Andalusian music plays everywhere.
The Luna Mora Festival has many fun things to do. There are workshops where you can learn new skills. You can see different exhibitions. Storytelling is offered for kids. There are also bazaars and food markets. Many concerts are held at the Luna Mora Auditorium. All these activities happen under the soft glow of the candles. This creates a truly magical feeling. It takes visitors back to the town's old Andalusian past.
See also
In Spanish: Guaro para niños
