MONDA

Monda is situated at 377 metres altitude, at the foot of a great Arabic fort which dominates the Málaga depression, the shelter of the sierra. The villa of Monda belonged to the caliphate of Cordoba and in the 18th century was a stronghold. The Muslim inhabitants were expelled from the lands in 1570.

Because of the beauty of its fields and the traditional Nazari plots, its was declared, together with its surroundings, "a picturesque landscape" in 1971.

Monda celebrates its festivities from the 15th to the 18th of August in honour of the patron saint, San Roque. Among its popular traditions it is worth mentioning the processions at Easter. Among the places which are worth visiting there are the remains of the Arabic castle, the Teja bridge of Roman origins, the remains of a roadway from the same era, and the Arabic mills.

Among the typical dishes of the gastronomy of Monda, there are the tomato soups, the kid with garlic, and some delicious wine cakes among the confectionery.

In the whole municipal district of Monda, as in other areas of the Natural Park of Sierra de las Nieves, small and big game hunting can be practised, as well as speleology and of course climbing and trekking. Among the typical products offered by the Monda lands there is honey, olives, citrics and the famous marble quarry. Regarding the handicraft in Monda, there are leather works, saddlery, and railing forging, activities which form an interesting industry.

The visitor will feel totally attracted by the beauty of the sceneries in the municipal district of this villa in the Natural Park of Sierra de las Nieves.

Monda shows a beautiful contrast between the white of the whitewashed houses and the green of the olives and orange trees, the whole town oozing with aromas.

Monda basic information

Sierra de las
Nieves