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Ojen is located on a very scenic mountain road, 309 meters above sea level,
running between the Sierra Blanca and the Sierra de Alpujata in the Almaden
gorge, 10kms from Marbella and 65kms from Malaga
Take: Avenida del Comandante Garcia Morat for 1.2km
Turn right onto: Avenida de Velazquez / N-340 for 2.8km
Take: Autopista del Mediterraneo / A-7 / E-15 for 43km
Exit towards: Exit 185 Ojen - Marbella (Este), follow for 1.4km
Take: A-355 for 4km and turn right onto C-337 for 2.5km
Judging from the remains that have been found in the Pecho Redondo cave, the
first human settlements in this area date from the Neolithic period.
There seems to have been a permanent population devoted to agriculture and
livestock husbandry during the late roman empire. After this period, a logical
assumption is that the village was very quiet until the arrival of the Arabs.
It was during the Arabic era that the village was referred to in writing for the
first time, in the “Crónica de las Hazañas de los Emires Cordobeses” (Chronicle
of the Feats of the Cordoban Emirs) when Abderramán III decided to put an end to
the rebellion of the famous Muladi, Omar Ben Hafsun, whom he confronted before
the walls of Ojen castle.
In the year 921 Abderraman conquered Ojen and during the Arabic domination, the
locality was called Hoxan, which is loosely translated as “rugged place.” In
1485 the Muslim population capitulated to the advancing Catholic Monarchs, who
at the time prohibited the presence of Muslims less than a league from the coast
in an effort to thus prevent Arab collaboration with Turkish and Berber pirates.
Many residents of Marbella therefore moved to Ojen.
Relations between Muslims and Christians grew constantly more strained. The
Moorish rebellion broke out in Istan in 1568 and a year later, the Moors of Ojen
joined it. They fled to the mountains, but not before setting fire to the
church, houses, and crops and killing their Christian neighbours. Felipe II put
the Duke of Medina Sidonia in charge of putting down the rebellion in the Ronda
highlands, and in 1570, Ojen was repopulated by Old Christians. In 1807, Carlos
IV granted Ojen independence from the jurisdiction of Marbella.
The village itself, although very pretty, looks a little tired but the locals
seem to be constantly promenading and passing the time of the day in the tiny
streets. This is a particularly Spanish village and it would possibly not appeal
to a non-Spanish speaker for more than anything other than a sight seeing visit
or meal.
The best places to eat in Ojen are near the sanctuary of El Refugio de Juanar,
which is close to the main part of the village.
Due to the mountainous terrain paragliding, climbing and trekking are popular
activities. However, if you plan to catch a fiesta it is advised to visit in
either October or May.
The Costa del Sol is aptly named – the sun makes an appearance almost every day
and temperatures range from a mild 8ºC in the winter to a very pleasant 30ºC in
the summer, consequently outdoor activities play a huge part in our lives, from
the more energetic pursuits such as sailing, swimming and golf to the very
popular relaxing pastime of eating and drinking!
Enjoy a plethora of sports facilities and a dynamic range of culinary delights
available in the wide selection of fantastic restaurants and cafés in every town
and city on the Costa del Sol!
Culture vultures are certainly not forgotten. The magnificent historical cities
of Sevilla, Granada, Córdoba and Jerez are only a pleasant day trip away. Who
could visit the Alhambra in Granada and not be impressed! Conversely, North
África is an hour’s boat ride across the strait from Algeciras – Morocco,
Tangier, Casablanca - names to fire the imagination.
Enjoy ‘Costa Living’ to the full! Experience the vast cultural heritage of
Andalucía: fairs, festivals, castles, cathedrals, equestrian shows, bull-fights,
fine wines, electrifying flamenco music and dance and much more…
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