Carratraca, with a population of 900 inhabitants and situated in the northern part of 'El Valle de Guadalhorce', is known due to its spa, one of its principal tourist attractions at present. the building that presently  houses the healing waters is situated in 'La Calle Bajos' and is of neoclassic styling.

The healing power of this water has been scientifically proven and amongst its therapeutic applications are the treatment of skin ailments, rheumatism, mucous, etc. Amongst the personalities that have enjoyed these baths, there are some distinguished ones like Rilke, Romero de Torres and Moreno Carbonese.

Apart from the spa, other visits of interest include the building known as "Casa rabe", seat of the present town council: the bullring, built in 1878 at the foot of 'La Sierra Blanquilla'; and, obviously, the vecinity of the town, where we can find places of great scenic and realistic interest.

           

One of the festivities of major tradition in Carratraca is the popular representation which, during Holy Week, re-enacts the passion and death of Christ, in which more than one hundred actors of the town take part. the main festivities take place in August, a good time without doubt, to enjoy its cuisine: soups (sopas), cabbage stew (potaje de berza), kidney bean stew (potaje de habichuelas), tripe or rabbits stew (callos o conejo a la caldereta), will delight the lovers of good food.