Otívar

Following the road that from Almuñécar runs in parallel to the river Verde and leads into the Sierra del Chaparral, lies Otívar, located between the Sierra de Los Guájares and Almijara mountain ranges. Visitors can see the Parish Church with a Mudéjar framework and the Main House of Cázulas. Today, it specializes in the production of spring fruits and tropical products.

History

It shares the history of the coastal region, having Almuñécar as a reference. D. Juan Fernández Cañas, mayor of Otívar, also known as El tío Caridad, became very famous during the war of Independence as a guerrilla organizer against French troops.