Monda, Malaga

Monda is situated on the sides of a small hill upon which sits what was once an ancient castle and is now a luxury hotel. The surrounding landscape is made up of olive groves and vegetable plots, contrasting with the small, white houses on the hillsides. The flatter land to the north borders with the neighbouring Coin municipality, while over the hills to the northwest is the town of Guaro. The town has been established since before Roman times and it was the Moors that established the castle on this commanding position.

Monda is in the southern part of the Guadalhorce valley region. The village is 44 kilometres from the provincial capital and 10 from Coin, and is 380 metres above sea level. It's surface area is 58 km² & it has population about 2,000.

Getting there:

From the city of Malaga take the A-357 to Cartama and at that village take the A-355 to Coin. Connect thee with the A-366 in the direction of Alhaurin el Grande. After going 2.5 kilometres in that direction again take the A-355, which leads to Monda. The reason for getting off the A-355 onto the A-366 and then back on the A-355 is that there is a section under construction, and when it is finished it will not be necessary to use the A-366. If you are coming from Marbella you must likewise take the A-355, which in this case will lead directly to Monda.

Sightseeing:

House-Museum Mari Gloria
Castle
Parish Church
Fountain of La Jaula and Calvario

Tourist Information:

Address: Town Hall, Calle Jose Macias, 1 (29110), Monda, Malaga
Telephone: 34 - 952 45 70 69 Fax: 34 - 952 45 71 80
Web: www.monda.es

Important Tel Nos:

Local Police 34 - 699 42 07 19
City Council 34 - 952 45 70 69 / 952 45 72 50 / 952 45 74 39
Pharmacy 34 - 952 45 71 54
Civil guard coin 34 - 952 45 01 38
Civil Defense 34 - 952 21 47 33
Health Center 34 - 952 45 97 47