• Period : Modern Age • Construction system : Masonry and brickwork • Style of architecture : Simple • Architectural elements : Truncated cone shape reaching up to 8 m. Access is 5.4 m above the...
Located in the eastern part of the province, this is the area of the Province of Malaga with the greatest number of municipalities.
From north to northeast, the mountain range formed by the Sierras de Jobo, Co, Camarolos, Prieta, del Rey, Enmedio, Alhama, and particularly Tejeda y Almijara, recently declared Natural Park, protect this region. This land has enormous potential in terms of its resources and is of major tourist interest. Visitors can find great nature spots of mountain ranges, mountains, slopes, cliffs, etc., and enjoy the great offer of its local gastronomy and its magnificent artistic heritage.
Its towns comprise picturesque havens which have managed to conserve the beauty of their streets, squares, monuments and popular festivals with a backdrop of light and colour, and which, coupled with its weather conditions and environmental attractions, make this an ideal place for visiting. And it seems that the lands of the Axarquia are like a miniature Malaga: mountains, valleys, mountain ranges and coastline all together.
The Axarquia Mountains are a labyrinth of olive and almond groves and vineyards, linked together by the towns and farmhouses which dot the landscape and infuse it with life. A life, which is also present in the crops, nestled in narrow valleys, which creeps up the hillsides and sunbathes on the raisin beds, also called paseros.
The Axarquia Valley is a flood plain of fruit groves and gardens, which continues its way up the Vêlez River, with lemon and orange trees along the Benamargosa and Guaro until reaching the small valleys to be found at the foot of the ranges.
The mountain ranges are to be found overlooking the sea with their various Mudejar and Mediterranean towns, either on the hillsides or hidden in the valleys, with the mountains behind and the Mediterranean strip of blue on the horizon. This is also the land of springs, which allay the thirst of the locals, forming streams and watering the terraced crops.
The coast of the Axarquia is characterised by its cliffs and coves, with headlands and watchtowers, beaches and gardens, tradition and tourism.
Our walk through these lands begins in Nerja, a municipality with impressive cliffs (Maro-Cerro Gordo), which had been declared Natural Park, not to mention their famous caves. We follow our way and arrive at Torrox and Algarobo, two villages, which knew how to bond their tourist offer with their traditions. Later we will arrive at Velez Malaga, the capital of these lands. This municipality, with rich cultural heritage, is full of surprises. Torre del Mar is the window from which we can catch sight of the Mediterranean Sea. In the end, we will reach Rincon de la Victoria, a small fishing village, which adapted itself to the tourist demand.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Wine-producing; olive oil, honey and fresh cheese.
CRAFTWORK
Pottery, traditional furniture.
FORESTRY
Production of plants.
INDUSTRY
Meat, metal transformation and systems of exploitation and utilization of waters.
TOURISM
Rural; sun and beach, leisure activities.
More English information of Axarquîa Costa del Sol on the website of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board.
Image Image Known as the Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Caña, this small, 18th century building features a single nave. Entered via a portico supported by Roman arches, its Epistle side is built against the...
Image This village pays homage to one of most renowned sons, D. Eduardo Ocón, through a monolith that was erected in his memory. This man was one of the most important musicians in the province and Spain....
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Torrecilla beach in Nerja, located at the western end of the Malaga town is one of the best in terms of the referred equipped services. This beach has been awarded the Blue Flag 2021. Composed...
Image This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Image This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Festival Tradicional de Verdiales (Verdiales Festival). Benagalbón (Rincón de la Victoria). September. Unique Festival
Rincón de la Victoria
This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
Image Chech file: Hotel and Rural Inn Casona de los Moriscos UNIQUENESS La Casona de los Moriscos [The Moorish Mansion] Restaurant was opened in 1997. The house is an old Andalusian country...
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Image La Casa Azul (the Blue house) is located in Triana, a village in the heart of the Axarquia, a small paradise of Arab-Andalusian style just 8 kilometers from Vêlez-Málaga and 10 from the beaches of...
Image This viewpoint is located above another well-known viewpoint, that of the Arab Fountain, and has views to the south, where there are other municipalities such as El Borge or Almárchar.
Image Located in El Peñoncillo, on the national highway 340, on the beach front.
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