Casabermeja

Casabermeja has been inhabited for centuries. Evidence of prehistoric people in the area can be found at the complex of cave paintings known as Peñas de Cabrera and the Eneolithic burial site at Monte Calvario. Later, the Romans arrived and left behind notable sites such as the Ruins of Cotonilla, the potter's workshop at Cerro Alcalde, and the ruins of the Parras Fountain.

Subsequently, the area was home to Muslims, who contributed to its history with the construction of an old wall and Zambra Tower, a 15th-century watchtower. The current population of Casabermeja descends from those who settled in the region after the Spanish Catholic monarchs conquered Málaga. 

In 1487, when land in Málaga was divided among the Christian settlers, Rodrigo Carro received a tract of land that he developed into a 'cortijo,' or farm, built over the ruins of an earlier homestead. This abandoned farmhouse had a reddish hue due to the color of the earth it was made from, which is how Rodrigo Carro named his new farm "La Casabermeja," meaning "The Reddish House."

The new community established by the Crown was mentioned in documents signed by King Ferdinand "the Catholic" in 1509 and Joanna "the Mad" in 1529. On June 26, 1550, Charles I of Spain (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) reaffirmed these documents and formally founded the settlement of Casabermeja. In 1633, the inhabitants purchased jurisdiction over the village from the Spanish Crown, allowing Casabermeja to separate from Málaga and become a small town.

The A-45 road passing by Casabermeja facilitated the village's expansion and the construction of new homes. Despite this development, the village has maintained its traditional character, especially in the Old Town, where narrow streets and white houses prevail. Some of these homes still feature vaulted niches adorned with images of saints and the Madonna, whom the residents honor in prayer.