Monument to the Partygoer
Plaza de los Verdiales takes its name from the folk music genre to which it is dedicated, as this is very important in Comares. It is located in the centre of the municipality, although it is not the main square. It is definitely a place not to be missed when visiting Comares. El Fiestero […]
Hermitage of the Virgin of Monsalud
The chapel of the Virgin of Monsalud, built in the early 17th century. It was built on the spot where, according to legend, a local resident appeared because a dog would not stop barking. In fact, it was the apparition of the Virgin of Monsalud. The current image is not the original, which was destroyed during the war […]
The Granary
The Pósito was a municipal warehouse used to store grain, mainly wheat, to supply cities and farmers in times of scarcity. In 1581, its operation was regularised, and in 1751, a government agency was established to oversee its management. This Pósito was built in the mid-18th century, with a floor plan […]
Santo Cristo Hill
The Santo Cristo hill, located near Alfarnate, offers panoramic views of the village, the valley and the surrounding mountains. At its summit is a small altar with an image of Christ of Medinaceli, visited by believers on the first Friday in March, and it is the last stop on the town's old Way of the Cross. […]
Moorish Arches and Muslim Arches Street
Strolling through the winding streets of Comares is like strolling through the history of the Axarquía, as Comares, due to its strategic location within the region, was an area populated by the different cultures that settled in Andalusia. Its streets have strong Arabic influences, as it was greatly influenced by Al-Andalus for centuries. A […]
Archaeological and Monumental Complex of San Pitar
The site was a quarry in the 18th century, from which stones were extracted to build the Roman Theatre and Malaga Cathedral, the Cervantes House in Vélez, the Phoenician necropolis of Trayamar, as well as numerous farmhouses and dwellings in the Torre del Mar area. The Hermitage is located within this archaeological complex.
Maria Zambrano Park
María Zambrano Park in Vélez-Málaga, inaugurated on 4 December 2003, is the largest green space in the municipality, located to the west of the city in a rapidly expanding area. It has a large lawn, extensive areas of trees and shrubs, all irrigated with water from a well on the site itself.
Mazmúllar Cistern
The 13th-century Mozarabic cistern, declared a national historical and artistic monument in May 1931. It is an underground structure with a rectangular floor plan (7.7 x 5.75 metres and 4.2 metres high), divided into nine compartments separated by twelve horseshoe arches, four cruciform pillars and horseshoe cones that support elongated groin vaults, a work […]
Hermitage of Our Lady of Candelaria
The Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is Colmenar's main religious temple and houses its patron saint, the Virgin of La Candelaria, together with Saint Blaise. Its current structure dates back to the 17th century, although it has been renovated on several occasions. It stands out for its Baroque and Mannerist style, with a nave with a ceiling […]
Easter Week Museum
The Municipal Museum of Holy Week in Vélez-Málaga, located in the Church of Santa María de la Encarnación, offers a journey through the history of Holy Week in Vélez and exhibits artefacts of great artistic value. It is the first museum dedicated exclusively to Holy Week in the province of Málaga, allowing visitors to experience […]
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