Situated at a little over 40 kms from Malaga, on the road that links the Costa del Sol with the Ronda Mountains. It is the entrance to the Nature Park of the Sierra de las Nieves Mountains, and the area has been named by UNESCO as a Biospheric Reserve.
It is a town with steep and narrow streets, a legacy from its Arabic past. With a population of 2.100 inhabitants, it is a splendid starting point to embark on numerous routes through mountainous landscapes, ideal for the practice of various sports. Within its district, the highest peak in the province and one of the deepest caves in the world can be found.
Getting there:
Although there is more than one route to this village it is best to leave the city of Malaga by the A-357 in the direction of Campillos. After passing Cartama take the A-355 to Coin and there take the A-366. Three and a half kilometres past Coin turn onto the A-6207, which leads straight to Guaro.
Sightseeing:
Church of San Miguel
Hermitage of the Santuario de la Cruz del Puerto
Hermitage of San Isidro
Los Rulos del Molino
Tourist Information:
Address: Town Hall, Plaza de la Constitucion, 5 (29108), Guaro, Malaga
Telephone: 34 - 952 457 573 Fax: 34 - 952 457 660
Important Telephone Nos:
Council: 34 - 952 45 75 73
Guardia Civil (Police): 34 - 952 45 75 74