Alcaucín

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Alcaucin is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It borders with the province of Granada. The municipality is situated approximately 54 kilometers to the city of Málaga. It is 507 km from the capital of Madrid. The name was derived from al-kautín, the Arabic of "the arches." It has a population of approximately 1,600 residents, partly living in the hamlet of Puente Don Manuel. Natives of the town are called Alcaucineños and have the nickname of tiznaos. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.2 thous. (2019)Area: 17.76 mi²Coordinates: 36°54'11"N, 4°7'6"W

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Nearby attractions include: La Maroma, La Torrecilla, Periana, Sierra de Tejeda.

4 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
La Maroma
103 min walk • La Maroma, Spain, boasts one of the most majestic peaks in the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park. Standing at an impressive 2,069 meters, it is the highest point in the province of Málaga and a beacon for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
4.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Torrecilla
123 min walk • La Torrecilla is a mountain with a height of 1,919 m, which lies southeast of Ronda in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, of the Sierra de las Nieves range in the province of Málaga, Andalucia, Spain.
5.2 miW
Town
Periana
132 min walk • Periana is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of La Axarquía.
4.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Sierra de Tejeda, Sierras of Tejeda
116 min walk • The Sierra de Tejeda is a mountain range in the Penibaetic System of mountains between the provinces of Málaga and Granada in Spain.
3.2 miSW
Locality
Viñuela
83 min walk • La Viñuela is a municipality in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of La Axarquía.
5.7 miSE
Town
Sedella
146 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Andalusia region of Spain, the charming town of Sedella offers visitors a true taste of traditional Spanish culture and stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Tejeda mountains, Sedella is a haven for...
2.8 miSE
Locality
Canillas de Aceituno
73 min walk • The village itself is a sight to behold, with its narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can wander through the historic center, stopping to admire the ornate church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario...
6 miSW
Town
Benamargosa
154 min walk • One of the main attractions in Benamargosa is the historic Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, a beautiful 16th-century church that showcases stunning Mudejar architecture and intricate decorative details. Visitors can explore the church's interior, which...