In the General History of Spain, Father Mariana recounts the story of the most incredible event to happen in the area of Teba since the death of the Arab leader Arab Omar Ibn Hafsun, the hero of...
This region, situated in the north of the province, borders the countryside of Seville in the North; the valley of Guadalhorce in the south; the mountain ranges of Ronda and Cardiz in the east; and the floodplain of Antequera in the south. It represents the beginning of the so-called Surco Intrabetico, an enormous natural corridor, which links Andalusia with Spanish Levante (east coast of the peninsula).
The most important terrains are located in the south, shaping an area of great environmental interest. From east to west, Valle de Abdalajîs Mountains, Pizarra Mountains, Aguas Mountains, Baños Mountains, Alcaparaîn Mountains and Ortegîcar Mountains.
This mountain range has determined both the climate conditions and the communication between the region and the south part of the province, which takes advantage of natural mountain passes, making it very difficult to find alternative access ways.
This region has a continental climate, with harsh winters and very hot summers. The annual average temperature is 15 to 16 degrees and the average rainfall is 600 to 700 mm. Guadalhorce River brings the main part of the water that comes into the region through its tributary rivers, Guadalteba and Turón.
Due to the diversity of its landscape and its environmental conditions, visitors can observe spectacular natural spots, such as ecosystem of the lagoons of Campillos, the park of Ardales and the reservoirs of Guadalhorce-Guadalteba, which are doubtlessly one of the most relevant natural spots. Here is as well the Caminito del Rey in the canyon Los Gaitanes, which is perhaps the natural resource of major interest of the province of Malaga.
All of this together with the beauty of its villages, gastronomy and craftsmanship, shape the perfect surrounding for those who search cultural, ecological and active tourism.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Products derived from stock farming, milk products, fruit and vegetables.
CRAFTWORK
Stonework, textile, wood and forge works.
FORESTRY
Silviculture.
INDUSTRY
Wine-producing, technologies, auxiliaries for the construction sector and alternative energies.
TOURISM
Cultural heritage, congresses and incentives, nature.
More English information of Guadalteba on the website of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board.
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Heading along Calle de la Glorieta to the north east of the village, tucked away in the foothills of the Sierra Blanquilla or Sierra de Baños, we find the Plaza de Toros (Bullring). In the second...
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The former convent of San Sebastian is located in one corner of the Plaza of Ardales. This building housed a religious community of great influence during the seventeenth and eighteenth century. In...
Los Jiménez and El Turón castle (Up to km 4.3) From Ardales, look for the Roman bridge named La Molina, with three of its five original arches still in good condition....
Campillos boasts one of the most beautiful inland locations to be found anywhere in the province. The area is home to a total of eight lakes of immense geological importance which belong to the...
Recommended month to visit it: March . The Tajo del Molino or Tajo de Torró as it is known in Teba, which is no more than three kilometres away, is a slightly curved defile,...
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Cañete, as Josê Solîs Romero says, "provides a good opportunity to combine history, art and nature in a single visit”. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Arabic Hins Cannit or Qanit,...
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The village as we know it today dates back to the 19th century, when it sprang up as a result of the extension of the health spa that was to become one of the area’s main tourist attractions....
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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...
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These apartments, located in the historic center of Ardales, are new (September 2006) and open all year around. There are a total of 17 apartments with different capacities: for two, three, four,...
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UNIQUENESS This typical Andalusian farmhouse keeps its original structure from the 19th century. CHARACTERISTICS It is built around a riding arena. A hayloft has been transformed into a...
ImageRestaurant El Oasis. Hotel La Posada del Conde (The Count Inn) (Distinguished Establishments)
Ardales
PECULIARITY Restaurant attached to the hotel boutique Posada del Conde. With its brick stone walls and wooden roofs and ceilings, this building is a typical Andalusian construction. Although the...
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This fifth stage starts in the area of Guadalteba and goes deep into the Sierra de las Nieves . It begins in Ardales, it is 266 km long, and crosses nine municipalities. A big part of the...
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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..
