Charches is a dependent village on the municipality of the Valley of Zalabí­. It is a part of the Natural Park of the Sierra de Baza, considered a climatic island due to its humidity and dense vegetation with heights above 2,000 m, which vividly contrasts with its surroundings.

Festivals
Festivities in honor of the Virgen del Amparo, held on October 7.
Festivities in honor of San Marcos, on April 25.
Popular festivals, held on August 1.