Alhama Natural Park		Almijara
Designated a natural park in 1999, this large and rugged mountainous region of 40,663ha stretches across the provincial border of Granada and Malaga. More >		The Sierra Almijara has one of Spains's most important areas of dolomitic marble. More >
Axarquía		Colmenar
Until around a decade ago the Axarquía region of Andalucía was little known. More >		Colmenar is one of the most important villages in this area, being the Capital of the Malaga Mountain villages. More >
Comares		Cómpeta
One of the highest pueblo blancos in Andalucía (739 metres above sea level), Comares can be spied for miles around. More >		Long known as the pearl of the Axarquía is the town of Cómpeta; one of the best bases for a stay in the Axarquía. More >
Frigiliana		Lake Viñuela
Just seven kilometres north of Nerja is the typical pueblo blanco of Frigiliana. More >		La Viñuela is a very popular destination for those who hope to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Andalusia. More >
Sierras of Tejeda		Torre del Mar
The main rock in the Sierra Tejeda is limestone, which has been severely weathered. More >		Torre del Mar is one of the main touristic resorts of the Costa del Sol. More >
Vélez-Málaga
The bustling market town of Vélez-Málaga lies 5 km inland from Torre del Mar, surrounded by subtropical vegetation. More >

One of the most beautiful inland routes in Malaga province is north of Torre del Mar on the coast, where the road climbs up to the Axarquía region, passing the area´s hub of Vélez-Málaga before encountering the spectacular limestone mountains of the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.

Sheltering in these mountains and its foothills are the attractive villages of Frigiliana, Cómpeta, Colmenar and Comares.

Excursions from Costa del Sol

Day Trips from the Costa del Sol to Seville, Cordoba, Nerja and Frigiliana, Ronda and Tajo Gorge, Gibraltar, Morocco and many other destinations.

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The City of Malaga

The Natural Parks of Malaga

The Villages of Malaga