Image Ali the sand merchant In the years leading up to the Christian conquest of the area, the village of Arenas, then in Muslim hands, was home to a muleteer who sold silk and other products from the Axarquîa region, such as figs, grapes, raisins and oil. He... Arenas Crónicas y leyendas
Image Cuento y leyenda de Arenas The name Arenas comes from “El Arenal” (Sandy Spot) in reference to the deposits of sand and gravel which the river leaves behind as it passes the old farm house. Name of its inhabitants: Areneros. Leyenda: The legend of the... Arenas Crónicas y leyendas
Image Feria de la Mula (Mule Fair). Arenas. October. Unique Festival 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 planning any sightseeing activities. The... Arenas Fiestas > Festivals
Image History of Arenas Arenas, since time immemorial, has been a bastion from which it has been possible to control and dominate the whole region. Therefore, the castle of Bentomiz, of which only the remains can be seen today, was the most important fortress in... Arenas Historia