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Diputación > Lugar > Mollina

Diputación de Málaga
Cultivo de Vid - 01. Mollina

Mollina is a town in the inland Malaga combined with the wine culture. This is demonstrated by its famous wines with designation of origin, its agricultural landscape dotted with vineyards and lively Harvest Fair.

Located in the region of Antequera, this town also has a beautiful natural setting and interesting archaeological sites. Oenology lovers in this town can combine their passion for wine with cultural visits and outdoor activities.

And a fact that clearly testifies the quality of life it offers: its five thousand inhabitants, of which, almost one thousand are British.

 

IN MOLLINA YOU CANNOT MISS

MONUMENTS

Mollina there are important vestiges of the Roman era, such as the Castellum de Santillán. This archaeological site is located four kilometres from the town. In its 1,400 square meters of extension, the constructions of I to III centuries are distinguished. They correspond to the home of a family of the ruling class of the time and a walled enclosure.

Another point of historical interest is the Capuchin Mausoleum, a monument that includes a crypt and an upper floor to worship the dead. The site is located seven kilometres from the town, in the foothills of the Sierra de la Camorra.

Back to the town, we looked at the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Oliva. Founded in the XVII century, it has a basilica floor and consists of three naves separated by semi-circled arches. The temple was sacked in 1936 and was eventually used as a food store.

Near this Church is located the convent of the Ascension, also known as the Cortijo de la Villa. This XVIII century building emphasizes its Baroque style door, its courtyard with a belfry finished in a peculiar sundial chapel.

Geographic Data
Surface 75 km2
Altitude 477 m
Latitude 37º 07'
Length -4º 39'
Distance to Málaga City 64,9 km
Demographics
City 5413
Men 2691
Women 2722
Nationality Mollinatos
Town Hall
Calle de la Alameda nº1, 29532 
Links of interest
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    This convent dates back to the 18th century. It has an entrance built true to baroque style and an inner courtyard with a chapel that is finished off with a belfry tower. There is an interesting...

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    This burial monument dates back to the mid-2nd century CE. It would have had a crypt for burials and an upper floor that was where the religious services were held. The local stone was used in the...

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    There was an earlier parish church on this site in 1580 which was dedicated to the worship of San Cayetano. The present day Iglesia de Ntra. Señora de la Oliva was founded in 1687. According to...

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    There are some 32 caves spread out all over the municipality of Mollina and the majority are on private land or are very difficult to reach. Potholers, obviously love this area, as do many tourists....

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    There are several versions as to the origin of the name of the village of Mollina. One says that it comes from "Torre Molina" and the other hints that it is from the Latin term "mollis", which means...

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    Through its website, the municipality offers information on the most relevant activities that take place regularly. If in doubt, contact the Town Hall.

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Torca (The Depression) of Mollina, (Unique Site)