Archives: Culture

Vélez-Málaga

Located in the Axarquía region of Málaga, this town blends its historical heritage with a vibrant cultural life. Its old town is home to iconic monuments such as the Church of Santa María la Mayor, built on the site of an old mosque, and the Fortress of Vélez, which offers panoramic views of the town. The Museum […]

Torrox

Located in the Axarquía region of Málaga, this municipality stands out for its rich cultural and historical heritage. Its origins date back to a Roman factory town called Caviclum, renowned for the production of garum, a fish sauce highly prized in ancient Rome. During Muslim rule, Torrox established itself as […]

Sedella

Nestled in the Axarquía region of Málaga, this picturesque village retains its Moorish essence, evident in its narrow streets and whitewashed houses. The Church of San Andrés, built in the 16th century, stands out for its square Mudejar-style tower, which replaces the old minaret of the original mosque. The House […]

Sayalonga

Located in the Axarquía region of Málaga, this municipality stands out for its historical and cultural heritage, reflecting its Arab origins, evident in its network of narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Among its most emblematic monuments is the Church of Santa Catalina, built in the 16th century on a […]

Riogordo

Located in the Axarquía region of Málaga, this village has a rich cultural and ethnographic tradition. Its most emblematic event is «El Paso de Riogordo», a theatrical representation of the Passion of Christ involving hundreds of residents, which has been declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest. In addition, the village celebrates […]

Rincón de la Victoria

Located on Malaga's Costa del Sol, it stands out for its cultural and heritage wealth. One of its landmarks is the Cueva del Tesoro (Treasure Cave), one of the few caves of marine origin in Europe, which houses prehistoric remains and legends about hidden treasures. The municipality celebrates various festivities that reflect its identity, such as the Fiesta del […]

Periana

Nestled in the Axarquía region of Málaga, it is renowned for its rich agricultural tradition, particularly the production of extra virgin olive oil of the verdial variety and high-quality peaches. These agricultural activities are fundamental to its local economy and culture. The municipality celebrates various festivities that reflect its cultural identity, […]

Nerja

Located on the Costa del Sol, this municipality stands out for its cultural and heritage wealth. One of its main landmarks is the Nerja Cave, discovered in 1959, which houses a Guinness World Record-breaking 32-metre-high column and contains cave paintings dating back 35,000 years. This monument […]

Moclinejo

Located in the Axarquía region of Málaga, this village has deep roots in the Muslim era, which is reflected in the layout of its streets and its name, possibly derived from «Moclín», meaning «place of district». Viticulture, especially the cultivation of Muscat grapes, has been for centuries […]

Macharaviaya

A picturesque municipality in Malaga's Axarquía region, it stands out for its rich historical and cultural heritage, closely linked to the influential Gálvez family. During the 18th century, this family promoted the development of the town, establishing the Royal Playing Card Factory, which produced more than 30,000 decks of cards annually for the Spanish colonies in America. Bernardo […]