Algarrobo

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Algarrobo is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated in the coastal area of La Axarquía, 32 kilometers from the city of Málaga. It is bordered on the north by the municipality of Arenas and Sayalonga, to the east and west by Vélez-Málaga and to the south by the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters. The main center for the population is Algarrobo, a town of Arab architecture situated 3.5 kilometers from the coast. Other towns in the municipality are Algarrobo Costa, Mezquitilla and Trayamar. ()

Alternative names: Population: 6.4 thous. (2019)Area: 3.86 mi²Coordinates: 36°46'18"N, 4°2'23"W

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Algarrobo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Juan Bautista, Árchez, Bentomiz Castle, Faro de Torrox.

3.5 miW
Church, Gothic architecture
San Juan Bautista, Vélez-Málaga
91 min walk • The Iglesia de San Juan Bautista or the Church of San Juan Bautista is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to John the Baptist, in Vélez-Málaga, in the province of Málaga, Spain. It is an art-historical monument that, over time, has undergone multiple architectural changes to its structure based on existing trends.
5.4 miNE
Village, Area
Árchez, Canillas de Albaida
137 min walk • Árchez is a small village in the province of Málaga, in southern Spain. The village is situated approximately 21 kilometres from Vélez Málaga. It has a population of approximately 408 residents, who are known as Archeros. Archez is located on the foothills of the Sierra Almijara on the scenic Mudejar Route.
2.2 miN
Forts and castles
Bentomiz Castle
57 min walk • Bentomiz Castle is an ancient Moorish fortress built on a hill near the village of Arenas in the province of Málaga. It sits at a height of 711 metres, and lies to the northeast of Vélez-Málaga.
5.5 miSE
36°43'36"N • 3°57'26"W
Faro de Torrox, Torrox
141 min walk • Ruins, Lighthouse
3.3 miW
36°46'52"N • 4°5'54"W
Mirador del Mar, Vélez-Málaga
85 min walk • Monuments and statues
3.3 miW
36°46'55"N • 4°5'53"W
Mirador de la Maroma, Vélez-Málaga
85 min walk • Monuments and statues
3.3 miW
36°46'53"N • 4°5'56"W
Iglesia de San, Vélez-Málaga
86 min walk • Monuments and statues
4.9 miE
36°45'30"N • 3°57'10"W
Iglesia Ntra. Sra. de la Encarnacion, Torrox
125 min walk • Museum
3 miN
Locality
Arenas
76 min walk • Arenas is a municipality in the province of Málaga located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is situated in the comarca of Axarquía. By way of road it is located 12 kilometers from Vélez-Málaga, 50 km from Málaga and 577 km from Madrid.
2.6 miNE
Town
Sayalonga
66 min walk • Sayalonga 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. The municipality is situated approximately 38 kilometres from the capital of Málaga and 12 kilometres from Vélez Málaga.