The land in the municipality of this town are spread among the Ronda and the Sierra Grazalema of Cadiz, more specifically by the river valley and the Sierra del Guadiaro Líbar in the western province of Malaga. Most of its territory lies in the stunning surroundings of the natural park of Sierra de Grazalema.
The people of Montejaque falls at the feet of rock's Hacho of 1075 meters above sea level, between the Sierras of Montalate Juan Diego harbor and admired the beauty spots. Leaving behind rise Montejaque and toward the mountains are, about 1000 meters above sea level, some covered with large flat meadows where cattle graze in the area. By the middle of the plain old road passes a realengo full of stories and legends of proceedings and bandits.
After passing through the cork from Bogas Moves, Montejaque houses a dam that bears his name, is the place where the Cave of Hundidero by which the river disappears Gaduares to re-emerge after four miles. Here you can admire a wonderful spectacle of lights and colors that makes the Cerro Tavizna and around a particular landscape.
The origin of Montejaque is clearly Arabic, his name means mountain lost. There was during this time a medieval citadel that gave an overview of much of the Highlands. During the occupation enjoyed Montejaque Arab remarkable importance. This construction completely disappeared, leaving only his name at the Finca El Castillo. Another of the historical sites of this county is the place known as "The Bridge", where we can still see the remains of a Roman bridge over the river Campobuche.
After the recapture at the hands of the Catholic Monarchs the town was handed over to the Conde de Benavente which appointed Lord of Montejaque and leaving Benaoján of belonging to the outskirts of Ronda.
Later during the uprising of the Moorish people of the area in the sixteenth century, there were several attacks against the mayor Moorish Idriz Mohamad, for sympathizing with the Christian troops. For his courage and tenacity were granted lands and a pension for life.
Montejaque also bears stories to tell during the War of Independence against the French, as was the clash that claimed the guerrilla Jose Aguilar against Napoleonic troops at the river bridge Gaduares on October 20 1810, participated in this contest for men Montejaque , Benaojan, Atajate, Cortes de la Frontera and the Jimera Líbar, only 250 people were against nearly 700 French soldiers, despite the numerical inferiority came out victorious.
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