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Diputación de Málaga
Alameda. Parroquia Purísima Inmaculada Concepción 6

Alameda is a key stop on the 'El Tempranillo' Route. A crossroads since ancient times, this town in the Antequera region takes you back to the bandit era when you visit, creating an experience that combines culture, tradition and romanticism.

In addition, Alameda possesses interesting archaeological sites and a lagoon that has been declared a nature reserve. All of which provide temptation for lovers of outdoor activities, and to recover, what better than the trying the succulent cuisine of the inland town in the Málaga province?

 

MUST SEE SIGHTS IN ALAMEDA

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Alameda houses the mausoleum of the famous bandit José María "El Tempranillo". You can see it in the courtyard on the church of the Inmaculada Concepción.

The church of the Inmaculada Concepción is one of the most remarkable buildings in the town. Construction work started in the 18th century and it possesses three dressing rooms. Amongst its works of art, a statue of Christ on the cross and a valuable collection of oil paintings stand out.

Roman Thermal Baths dating back to the 1st and 3rd century A.D are one of the other cultural treasures of Alameda. They have been declared a National Monument and a Site of Cultural Interest. A Topic Center allows us to know the function of these old baths.

However, the presence of man in these lands dates back thousands of years, as testified by Alameda's Chalcolithic Necropolis, a complex of artificial caves created between the years 2500 to 2000 B.C. In its pits, lithic, ceramic and skeletal remains have been discovered.

In order to get a first hand look at the lives and customs of the country folk and merchants of the region, Alameda has a Museo de Antiguos Aperos and a Centro Temático del Campo Andaluz.

In the centre of town you can also see the Fuente de la Placeta built in the 18th century. It has becomes one of the town"s symbols.

Geographic Data
Surface 65 km2
Altitude 430 m
Latitude 37º 12'
Length -4º 39'
Distance to Málaga City 72,2 km
Demographics
City 5451
Men 2757
Women 2694
Nationality Alamedanos o Lameatos
Town Hall
Alameda escudoPlaza de España, 5, 29530 
952710025 - 952710026952710425ayuntamiento@alameda.esWeb del Ayuntamiento
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Videos

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Reconstruction of an Historic Event with Bandit José María El Tempranillo, Alameda, Celebrated in September. Unique Festival