Cartama, Malaga, Andalucia
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23 °C
Today the sun rises in Cartama
at 7:10 AM and sets at 21:20 PM
at 7:10 AM and sets at 21:20 PM
Cartama is located in the Province of Malaga, in the Community of Andalucia, Spain. Nearby towns include - Alhaurin de la Torre (8 km away) - Campanillas (8 km away) - Pizarra (9 km away) - Alhaurin el Grande (9 km away) - Coin (12 km away). Nearest airports are - Malaga, (IATA code AGP) (12 km away) - Gibraltar, (IATA code GIB) (89 km away) - Granada, (IATA code GRX) (92 km away) (All distances direct, not road distance). The population of Cartama in 2007 was 20,000. The postal code for Cartama is 29570
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The town of Cartama
Cartama consists of two areas, the Pueblo (the village), and Estacion (the railway station). Both areas are on opposite sides of the valley. The Pueblo is the older part, and dates back to well before Christ. It is here, high above the Pueblo, that the remains of the castle now stand. At the time that the fortress was built, it was possible to sail inland as far as Cartama, and the Guadalhorce valley was the main route between the north and the major city of Malaga
When the Phoenicians first came to Malaga, and travelled inland, they found that the area which is now known as Cartama, was inhabited by natives, and they began to trade with them. Over the years, they merged in with the natives. The area was given the name of Carhta, which means the hidden place. As the influence of the Phoenicians waned, the Romans invaded the area. The conquest was not easy, because the locals put up a strong resistance, but eventually, in the year 195BC, the town fell to the Romans. Some fifty years later, the town was given the title of municipality, and it was from this time that numerous monuments exist. Under Roman rule, the area had 600 years of steady development. During this time, the town grew and flourished. Marble was processed here, and the minerals of the hills were traded. As the walls and enclosures were strengthened, the area became fashionable, and boasted fine baths and villas, and statues of the gods, Mars and Venus. Cartima, as it was known at the time, became one of the most important towns in Betica - the area now generally known as Andalucia. After the Romans had left, the town went into decline, but when the Muslims arrived, the castle, by now in ruins, was reconstructed, and once again, the town rose in stature. Cartama was conquered by the Catholic Kings, who were intent on attacking the major prize of Malaga, in the year 1485. The moors defended the town in a halfhearted manner, the town fell, and the road to Malaga was open to the Catholics. The battle of Cartama is depicted in the choir of Toledo Cathedral.
Cartama is known in Spanish literature, because in 1565, Antonio de Villegas wrote the romantic story of Jarifa and Abindarraez. The story tells of the daughter of the mayor of Cartama, and her love for a man who she mistakenly thought was her brother. Later, people such as Cervantes, Lope De Vega, and Chateaubriand retold the story.
Although the statues and villas are now gone, the castle ruins still stand, high above the town, reachable only on foot. Just below the ruins is the shrine of the town's patron saint, Nuestra Senora de los Remedios. The climb to the church is made as a pilgrimage, some people making the journey on their knees. During the Spanish Civil War, the statue was taken from the church, all the way to South America, to protect it from the Republicans, who were expected to destroy it. It was used to raise funds for Franco's cause. Once the civil war was over, the statue was returned to the town.
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Whats happening in Cartama
Karaoke
Saturday, 17th May, 2008
22:00 until late at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Sunday Carvery
Sunday, 18th May, 2008
13:00 until 16:00 at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Quiz Night and Prize Bingo
Thursday, 22nd May, 2008
Show the world how clever you are at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Pool League
Thursday, 22nd May, 2008
Show your skill at the Painters Arms
Country Farmers Market
Friday, 23rd May, 2008
Aguamania Bar, Carretera Cartama-Coin, km2. 10am-2pm.
Fish and Chips
Friday, 23rd May, 2008
19:00 until 22:00 at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Karaoke
Friday, 23rd May, 2008
Karoake with Jo and Tom, from 10 oclock, Painters Arms
Getting to Know You
Friday, 23rd May, 2008
Lonely, single, alone, need a friend? Getting to know you is all about making friends here in Spain. Every Friday, at Aguamania, 3:30pm. 10 Euros to join, then just 2 Euros per week
Karaoke
Saturday, 24th May, 2008
22:00 until late at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Sunday Carvery
Sunday, 25th May, 2008
13:00 until 16:00 at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Quiz Night and Prize Bingo
Thursday, 29th May, 2008
Show the world how clever you are at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Pool League
Thursday, 29th May, 2008
Show your skill at the Painters Arms
Getting to Know You
Friday, 30th May, 2008
Lonely, single, alone, need a friend? Getting to know you is all about making friends here in Spain. Every Friday, at Aguamania, 3:30pm. 10 Euros to join, then just 2 Euros per week
Country Farmers Market
Friday, 30th May, 2008
Aguamania Bar, Carretera Cartama-Coin, km2. 10am-2pm.
Fish and Chips
Friday, 30th May, 2008
19:00 until 22:00 at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Karaoke
Friday, 30th May, 2008
Karoake with Jo and Tom, from 10 oclock, Painters Arms
Karaoke
Saturday, 31st May, 2008
22:00 until late at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Sunday Carvery
Sunday, 1st June, 2008
13:00 until 16:00 at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Quiz Night and Prize Bingo
Thursday, 5th June, 2008
Show the world how clever you are at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Pool League
Thursday, 5th June, 2008
Show your skill at the Painters Arms
Getting to Know You
Friday, 6th June, 2008
Lonely, single, alone, need a friend? Getting to know you is all about making friends here in Spain. Every Friday, at Aguamania, 3:30pm. 10 Euros to join, then just 2 Euros per week
Country Farmers Market
Friday, 6th June, 2008
Aguamania Bar, Carretera Cartama-Coin, km2. 10am-2pm.
Fish and Chips
Friday, 6th June, 2008
19:00 until 22:00 at the Aguamania Bar Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Karaoke
Friday, 6th June, 2008
Karoake with Jo and Tom, from 10 oclock, Painters Arms
Karaoke
Saturday, 7th June, 2008
22:00 until late at the Aguamania Bar, Km2 on the Cartama Coin road.
Fathers Day (UK)
Sunday, 15th June, 2008
If you have a father living in the UK, then you mustn't forget todays date!
San Juan
Sunday, 22nd June, 2008
San Juan (Saint John's day) is a family occassion for visiting the beach and having campfires into the night. This is a celebration of midusmmer
Events after Monday, 30th June, 2008 will appear in due course
Site about Cartama
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Your local contacts in Cartama
Aluminium Windows
Lisa Clarke
Crtra Cartama-Coin
Tel : 952 11 20 21
Bars & Restaurants
Painters Arms
British bar in Estacion de Cartama
Calle El Greco 2, Estacion de Cartama
Tel : 665 688 145
Aguamania
All day menu - plus - the Best Carvery in the Campo
Cartama-Coin Road (A355), Km2
Tel : 952 420 028
Email : computergenius@hotcosta.com
Painters Arms (El Greco)
The best nights out in Estacion
Tel : 687 313 120
Builders & Decorators
Bili - Odd - Job
No matter how big or how small, call me for a professional job
Tel : 649 341 312
Cake decoration
Icing on the Cake
Margaret Moore & Carole Somerton
Country Farmers
Tel : 952417285 660026329
Cleaning
Handi Hands
Diane Fountaine
Aptdo Correso 195, Cartama Estacion
Tel : 952422698 or 627 084 875
Home Help
Gina & Emma
Bright Clean & Tasty
Finca Santa Maria 4, Los Angeles
Tel : 617 932 295
Languages
Zoe Walker
Translation of all kinds, residencias, car documents, whatever you need
Tel : 662 077 515
Legal
Legal Services
Deborah McGovern
C Juan Pablos 1, 98, 1st Floor, Cartama Pueblo
Tel : 952422626
Markets and Fairs
Country Farmers Market
Every Friday, 11am-3pm
Aguamania, Cartama-Coin road km2
Tel : 952 118 096
Photography
Little Angels
Children's Photography
Aptdo 157
Tel : 661 098 468
Email : littleangels_photography@yahoo.co.uk
Plumbers
Cockney Plumber
No job too small
Paraje Cano y Captamom Finca 9286
Tel : 665 218 653
Removals
1st Handy Man & Van
Full Removal Service
Los Naranjos, Poligino 13
Tel : 679 594 237
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