The village, which
is famous for the excellent peaches and olive oil produced on its
land, lies in the foothills of the Sierra de Alhama, near Zafarraya
Gap, on gently sloping terrain which descends into the Velez region,
with La Viñuela Reservoir providing its surroundings with
an attractive touch of colour.
Its municipal origins date back to 1761, though the village was
partially destroyed by the 1884 earthquake. Its only monument of
note is the Neomudejar-style San Isidro Church.
Area
Map of Periana
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General Information
PROVINCE: Málaga
DISTANCE FROM THE CAPITAL (km): 51
DISTANCE FROM Vélez (km): 23
ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL (m): 550
RAINFALL (l/m2): 620
AREA (km2): 59
Nº OF INHABITANTS: 3.147
NAME FOR PEOPLE: Perianenses
POSTCODE: 29710
PHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION:
Town Hall: Telf +34 952536016
Web: http://www.periana.es/
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