a Spanish town in Andalusia, between Ronda and Santa Maria. It is situated on the banks of the river Guadaleta, celebrated for that decisive battle of three days' continuance, by the event of which the crown of the Gothic kings of Spain was transferred to the Arabian invaders. It contains two parish churches, seven monasteries, 2500 houses, and 12,000 inhabitants. Long. 5° 55'. W. Lat. 33° 39'. N.