Image History of Alameda The town takes its name from Los Álamos stream, where the roads and cattle trails that linked Málaga, Seville and Granada converged. It was for this reason that the church of La Purîsima Concepción was built in on its banks in 1663 by the... Alameda Historia
Image Reconstruction of an Historic Event with Bandit José María El Tempranillo, Alameda, Celebrated in September. Unique Festival This celebration has been designated a festivity of tourist interest by the County Council of Málaga. Before coming to this event check the date of its celebration at the Town Hall or the town's Tourist Information Centre... Alameda Fiestas > Festivals
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