Parish Church of San Mateo - Tourism Axarquia

Description

The parish church of San Mateo is a building that has stood in the centre of the village since the 16th century.

It is of gothic renaissance style, it has three naves, inside we can find two rococo style dressing rooms with images of the "dolorossa" and the heart of Jesus.

There is a main altar where the Cristo de la Misericordia or Cristo de la Banda Verde (Christ of Mercy or Christ of the Green Band) is located and there is a tradition that attributes to him the salvation of some sailors who were shipwrecked on the coast.

On the outside of the church, above the entrance door, is the Mudejar-style curved tower.

What to do in Almáchar, Málaga

Forfe Gardens

Calle Forfe, 29718 Almáchar, Málaga

From this spot, which has been recovered for tourist visits, there is a panoramic view of the southern part of the municipality, bordered by the Almáchar river.
You can also make out the entrance to the Cueva del Moro (Moorish Cave). According to legend, this cave contains a treasure hidden by the last Moors before they fled after the Christian invasion.

Rainbow Park

Almáchar, Málaga

You can find this park if you go straight along Cornellá de Llobregat street and a little bit below carril de la constitución, there you can find a park for the children where they can have fun and play, for the parents there is a kiosk where they can have tapas and buy sweets for the children.

María Zambrano Park (Almáchar)

Almáchar, Málaga

In this park different activities take place, such as cultural events, concerts during the fair in honour of the Virgen del Amparo and other activities like the last one we have had, such as the carnival. It also has a playground where children can have fun playing.

Sultana Museum

Almáchar, Málaga

The Raisin Museum is dedicated to the cultivation of sultanas, the main source of livelihood for more than 90% of the local population. It recreates traditional village life in the early 20th century, displaying tools such as pruning shears, esparto grass ropes, mallets, and a sieve for sorting the sultanas. Work tools such as hoes, axes and carving tools are also on display, as well as farming footwear from the 1920s. The museum includes items such as bread kneaders and antique utensils, as well as a collection of lithographs on the history of the sultana trade.

Goat Street

Almáchar, Málaga

The first settlements in this village took place along the banks of the river, and they gradually climbed up the hillside, often using the front house as a support.

The buildings are low, with one or two floors at most, masonry, tiled roofs and an interior courtyard.

In the labyrinth of its narrow streets, the Calle de Los Mártires stands out, surrounding the church which, in order to overcome the difference in level, was built on the same street, resting on a barrel vault that joins the church with the house in front of it.

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Parish of San Mateo

Description

What to do in Almáchar, Málaga

Forfe Gardens

Rainbow Park

María Zambrano Park (Almáchar)

Sultana Museum

Goat Street

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