Almáchar

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Almáchar is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 35 kilometres from Málaga capital. It has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. It is the capital of the moscatel raisin area. Natives of the area are called Almachareños. Its name comes from the Arabic word machar, which means meadow. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.8 thous. (2019)Area: 5.52 mi²Coordinates: 36°47'57"N, 4°13'58"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Cueva del Tesoro, Comares, Viñuela, El Borge.

6.5 miSW
36°43'11"N • 4°17'51"W
Cueva del Tesoro, Rincón de la Victoria
167 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
3.5 miN
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Comares
90 min walk • Comares is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 28 kilometers from the provincial capital and 24 from Vélez-Málaga.
6.4 miNE
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Viñuela
163 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.
1.1 miN
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El Borge
29 min walk • El Borge is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located in the comarca of Axarquía.
2.3 miSW
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Moclinejo
59 min walk • Moclinejo 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 17 kilometres from Málaga and 558 km from Madrid. It has a population of approximately 1200 residents.
3.6 miNE
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Benamargosa
93 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...
4.2 miE
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Benamocarra
107 min walk • Benamocarra is a town and municipality in the Province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 5 kilometres from Vélez-Málaga and 41 from Málaga, the provincial capital. It has a population of approximately 3,000 residents.