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Diputación > Lugar > Comarca de la Axarquía Costa del Sol

Diputación de Málaga
Cabecera Nerja

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.

Towns
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    The Church of San Andrês is located in the upper part of the village. The most outstanding feature of this building, built in the 16th century, is its two-tiered square tower and its octagonal...

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    Its construction began in the 16th century and was completed halfway through the next. It is a temple with three naves that are divided up by half-pointed arches resting on square columns. There...

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    The Chilches beach is located in the town of Vélez-Málaga, capital of the district of Axarquía and situated in the oriental area of the province of Malaga. A beach covered by willows, with a length...

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    El Playazo beach is located at the western end of Nerja and is the largest beach of the Malaga municipality. It is located on the outskirts of the city, a fact that ensures a lower influx of...

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    The Almayate Beach is located between the beaches of Torre del Mar and that of Bajamar. It is located in the town of the same name, Almayate, the eastern coast of Malaga. It belongs to the town of...

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     It was not so long ago that village folk did not leave their place of birth unless forced to do so in order to make a decent living. Few, if any, travelled for pleasure alone; tourism was still a...

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    This viewpoint, gets its name from the circular structure that you can observe your feet. This construction made with flat stone slabs was once used by all the residents of Corumbela to thresh the...

Videos

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Great Axarquía Path (GR 242). Summary