Image Cuentos y Leyenda de Alcaucín. The name Alcaucîn comes from the Arabic “alqausin”, meaning “the bows”, probably because the farmstead at Alcaucîn was known for the making of bows and arrows. But the legend gives it the privi Alcaucín Crónicas y leyendas
Image Fiesta del Agua (Water Festival). Alcaucín. August. 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. Alcaucín... Alcaucín Fiestas > Festivals
Image History of Alcaucín The name Alcaucîn comes from the Arabic “Al Cautin”, meaning “Arches" or “Bows”. Thus some historians claim that the village owes its name to the presence of an aqueduct, while others point to the abundance of yew trees, from whose wood... Alcaucín Historia