Jimera de Libar, Malaga

Jimera de Libar is situated on the left margin of the Guadiaro river, facing the Sierra de Libar, in the Ronda highland. The village is 26 kilometres from Ronda and sits at an altitude of 540 metres. It has a population of approximately 400 residents. The natives are called Jimeranos.

Getting there:

If you are coming from the Costa del Sol take the AP-7 (N-340) expressway and at Manilva (the last municipality in the western zone of the province of Malaga) take the A-377 in the direction of Ronda. When you get to Gaucin the road will change its designation to the A-369 and you must continue on it through Algatocin and Benadalid to Atajate and the MA-508 turning, which leads to Jimera de Libar. From Ronda, take the A-369 to Atajate, and from that village, as previously explained, the MA-508 leads to Jimera de Libar.

Festivities and traditions:

The major festivities in honour of the patron saint, the Virgen de la Salud, take place from the 6th to the 8th of August, whereas at the end of May they celebrate a pilgrimage in the Station suburb. Easter is another festivity to bear in mind.

Sightseeing:

The town
Trekking routes
Parish church
Finca del Tesoro archaeological site

Tourist Information:

Address: Town Hall, Plaza Virgen de la Salud (29392), Jimera de Libar, Malaga
Telephone: 34 - 952 180 004 Fax:34 - 952 180 107
Web: www.jimeradelibar.es

Important Telephone Nos:

Council 34 - 952 18 00 04