Hermitage of San Sebastián
The Hermitage of San Sebastián, originally built in the 16th century, was rebuilt in 1976 due to its poor condition. The new structure, located 100 metres from its original location at the top of the Egido hill, is an exact replica of the previous one. It has a cross-shaped floor plan, with a truss and row structure in […]
Hermitage of San Antón
A simple hermitage built in the 18th century. According to Madoz's dictionary, this hermitage was 100 rods away from that of San Sebastián and was so poor that in 1799 it was only required to pay one maravedí to the Royal Subsidy.
Right Tower
The «Torre Nueva» or «Torre Derecha» is an 18th-century fort with a truncated cone base and cylindrical body. It has a surface area of 182 m² and three sections: a hollow first section used as a warehouse and powder magazine, a second cylindrical section for the guard, and the hollado, from where coastal surveillance was carried out and [...]
Paseo de la Salud / Mirador del Algarrobo viewpoint
Opened in 2009, Totalán's Paseo de la Salud connects the town centre with the most populated areas, such as Los Baltasares and Los Castillos. With a length of 1.3 kilometres, it is designed to encourage physical activity among citizens, offering facilities such as street lamps, litter bins, fountains and ceramic murals. One of its murals offers [...]
Leaning Tower
The “Ladeada” Tower is a Christian construction dating from after the Reconquista. It is truncated cone-shaped, 10 metres high and 23 metres in circumference. It is built of limestone masonry and, although plastered on the outside, the plasterwork is believed to date from the 16th century. The tower has a solid base, a vault [...]
Violin Tower / El Zagal Viewpoint
The Torre del Violín (Violin Tower) and the Mirador del Zagal (Zagal Viewpoint), built in 2010 by the Town Council and the Regional Government of Andalusia, are located in the centre of the village. This space includes a viewpoint square, a ceramic mosaic and a tower with exhibition rooms. The tower commemorates El Zagal's victory in 1483 over [...]
Cortijo Pulgarín Bajo Mill Museum
Cortijo Pulgarín Bajo, located in Axarquía Malagueña, is a 600,000 m² rural complex comprising three buildings: the Cortijo, the Aprisco and the Mirador. It is notable for its old oil mill, which still has its original machinery and produces high-quality «verdial» oil. It also has a 16×8 m swimming pool, […]
Museum of Popular Arts and Customs
The Cultural Centre of Cómpeta is located in the former Civil Guard Barracks, a historic building that now houses a museum dedicated to local tradition and culture. On its two floors, visitors can discover old agricultural tools, traditional costumes and artistic expressions that reflect the identity of the region. In addition, the […]
Salazar Tower
The Salazar Tower, located 2,453 metres south of the town centre of Totalán, on the MA-3110 road, is an 11th-century structure of Arab-Andalusian origin. Its function was surveillance, forming part of a line of observation points along the coast. It is a rectangular defensive watchtower, with walls that […]
Archaeological Remains. Sabar River Gorge
As for the archaeological sites that can be found in Alfarnatejo, on the outskirts of the village, near the Tajo de Gómer, you can see the ruins of the old Moorish castle, and in the Sábar river gorge, important Neolithic remains have been found, dating back some 5,000 years. In addition, in the Tajos de […]
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