Set below the heights of the Serranía de Ronda and the start of the Hoya de Málaga range, this pueblo sits between El Burgo and Alozaina on the Ronda-Málaga road. It is a relatively large village with today over 3,000 inhabitants. The surrounding peaks reach over 1500m and winter snows cover them for two or three weeks each year.

Two routes can be used to reach this deserted medieval village. The old road to Tolox can be seen leading down beneath the cliff to the left of the present day cemetery. This route gives any explorer the best view of the town, sat upon a high cliff.