Canillas de Aceituno,
Salares, Sedella, Canillas de Albaida, Archez, Competa, all villages
which stand at the foot of the impressive Tejeda and Almijara Sierras;
all morisco (Moorish convert to Christianity) villages, where vines
were the main crop and are still an important element in the landscape
as well as the economy; all display similar characteristics, reflecting
the true essence of the Axarquia region, its scenery, its way of
life and its history.
The layout of their streets and the architecture of their whitewashed
houses, which create unforgettably-picturesque corners, gives them
a unique seal of identity, so much so that, together, they make
up what is known as the Mudejar Route (Ruta del Mudéjar).
The upper part of the village offers an impressive panoramic view
of the region stretching all the way to the coast. The highlight
of its fascinating surroundings is the gorge of the River Almachares,
while worthy of note in the village itself is the church of Our
Lady and St. Leon the Great.
Situation
Map of Axarquia Malaga
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| PROVINCE: Málaga
DISTANCE FROM THE CAPITAL (km): 51
DISTANCE FROM Vélez (km): 17
ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL (m): 645
RAINFALL (l/m2): 670
AREA (km2): 42
Nº OF INHABITANTS: 2.269
NAME FOR PEOPLE: Canilleros
POSTCODE: 29716
PHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION:
Plaza de la Constitución, 22 - 29716 Canillas de Aceituno
Telf: (+34) 952518002 Fax:(+34) 952518135
E-mail: canaceituno@sopde.es
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