Archidona, Malaga

Archidona is situated 50 kilometres from Malaga and 20 from Antequera, with a population of 8,500. It lies at the foot of the Sierra de Gracia, which reaches 943 metres altitude. It is surrounded by mountains and nature reserves, of note the Lagunas Grande y Chica (Big and Small Lakes) which is a humid area of salt water, rich in sulphates and of high ecological value.

The town was first settled by the Turdulo tribe around 1500 BC, and later by the Phoenicians, Romans and Moors.

Archidona hosts an annual Feria del Perro (Dog Fair) in the first week of June which is attended by 25,000 people and 4,000 dog entrants. Other festivities include Carnaval for a week in February, Easter week parades and an August Fair.

Getting there:

The N-331 (A-45) leads straight from Malaga to the A-92, which is the route that must be followed towards Granada to get to the A-6200 turning that leads to Archidona.

Sightseeing:

Plaza Ochavada
Plaza de la Victoria
Hermitage of the Virgen de Gracia
Church of Nazarene
Church of Santa Ana
Convent of Minimas

Tourist Information:

Address: Town Hall, Paseo de la Victoria, 1 (29300), Archidona, Malaga
Telephone: 34 - 952 71 44 80 Fax: 34 - 952 71 41 65

Tourist Office

Address: Tourist Office, Plaza Ochavada, 2. Telephone: 34 - 952 71 64 79


Important Tel Nos:

Local police: 34 - 952 71 63 52
Center of Health: 34 - 952 71 52 50
Civil Guard: 34 - 952 71 41 12
Buses: 34 - 952 71 63 13
Taxis: 34 - 952 71 43 81