Alfarnatejo, Malaga

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Alfarnatejo, in the north of Axarquia, is situated 50 kilometres from Malaga and 42 kilometres from the coast at Torre del Mar. It is surrounded by mountains, the highest of which are Mount Chamizo to the west and El Gallo to the east, both at 1,637 metres. The village itself has an altitude of 858 metres, a population of 500 and lies on the scenic Route of Olive Oil and Mountains.

Alfarnatejo is a small village with simple houses and streets wider than usual for Axarquia. Within the village there is a 16th century church of Santo Cristo de la Cabrilla. It was built in a simple rectangular structure, traditional to the period, with two naves separated by semicircular arches. The square tower was built of fired bricks in the Mudejar style.

Monuments :

Santo Cristo de la Cabrilla parish church, the Route of the Gorges.

How to Get There :

The most advisable route to Alfarnatejo is from the city of Malaga by the A-45 (N-331). After passing through Casabermeja, continue towards Colmenar on the A-356, and 10 kilometres farther along go onto the A-6118. After six kilometres take the MA-157, which leads straight to Alfarnatejo. The route to Alfarnate is also good for getting to Alfarnatejo. The distance between the two towns does not come to five kilometres.

Tourist Offices :

Address : Town Hall, C/Posito, 2. 29194.
Phone: 34 - 952 759 286
Fax: 952 759 360
Emergency Doctor: 061
Emergency Police: 091
Town Council: 34 - 952 759 286