Museum "Casa de la Miel de Málaga".

The town has an interpretation centre dedicated to promoting beekeeping, located in the former headquarters of the Hermandad de Labradores (Farmers' Guild). The Honey Museum houses themed rooms, a classroom-workshop, a shop and the offices of the Malaga Beekeepers' Association. Its facilities include explanatory panels, seven large screens [...]

Palace Garden

Recoleto garden at the top of the village, located next to the Church of the Assumption, from where you can enjoy wonderful views.

Puerta de la Cruz

The main entrance to the village is crowned with the so-called "Puerta de La Cruz". This consists of an artistic monolith that greets and welcomes us under a belfry with a semicircular arch that crowns it.

Archaeological Sites

Colmenar is rich in Roman and Arab artefacts. There was a necropolis located near the village, consisting of small rectangular megalithic cists, which could not be dated chronologically or culturally because they had been plundered; but it appears that they corresponded to burials that had contained, along with ceramic funerary objects, remains […]

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

Construction began in the 16th century and was completed in the middle of the following century. It is a temple with three naves separated by semicircular arches resting on square pillars. Of the three chapels, the one next to the epistle stands out for its Baroque style. On the exterior, the three-section bell tower stands out. […]

Vélez-Málaga Fortress

Located at the highest point of the city, about 80 metres above sea level, this medieval castle was built in the 10th century and reached its peak during the 14th and 15th centuries, becoming one of the most important fortresses in the Nasrid kingdom. Its location is a key feature, dominating the […]

The balcony of the Axarquia

Canillas de Aceituno, with its winding, narrow streets, reflects its Moorish origins. The village has no squares, and its streets are characterised by their entrance arches, such as those on Calle Agua and Calleja. Highlights include the Casa de los Diezmos, the Casa Esgrafiada with Moorish details, the Aljibe Árabe, the Church […]

Horseback Riding (Rincón de la Victoria)

Rincón de la Victoria is an ideal destination for nature and sports lovers, especially those who enjoy horse riding. On the Benagalbón road, near the town, there are two outstanding centres: La Paca and the Los Nogales Riding School. Both offer activities for all levels, from beginners […]

Añoreta Golf

Rincón de la Victoria is home to the Añoreta golf course, the first in the Axarquía region, designed by golfer José María Cañizares. With 18 holes and a par of 72, it offers a challenging course. In addition, the Añoreta Resort has other facilities such as paddle tennis courts, water sports and horse riding, restaurants and apartments. Its proximity to Malaga, […]

Villa Antiopa

Villa Antiopa, one of the best-preserved Roman villas in Andalusia, is located in Torre de Benagalbón, on the shores of the Mediterranean. Extensively restored, it reveals remains from the 3rd century AD, including mosaics, ceramics and movable property. The villa, dedicated to the Theban princess Antiopa, displays its private quarters, reception rooms, baths and storerooms. Its economy […]

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