Villanueva del Trabuco

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Villanueva del Trabuco is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is situated in the northeast of the province. Villanueva del Trabuco is located in the comarca of Nororma. The municipality is situated approximately 45 kilometres from the provincial capital of Málaga and 34 from Antequera. It has a population of approximately 5,000 residents. The natives are called Trabuqueños. Local legend has it that the town is named after a type of early gun called a Trabuco, which was in common usage in the area many years ago. ()

Alternative names: Population: 5.3 thous. (2019)Area: 22.78 mi²Coordinates: 37°2'11"N, 4°19'20"W

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Villanueva del Trabuco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archidona, Villanueva del Rosario, Alfarnate, Alfarnatejo.

5.5 miNW
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Archidona
140 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Archidona is the impressive 18th century Church of Santa Ana, which dominates the town's skyline with its grand Baroque facade. Visitors can explore the church's interior, adorned with intricate frescoes and ornate altars, and admire...
4.5 miSW
Town
Villanueva del Rosario
115 min walk • Villanueva del Rosario is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located off the motorway from Málaga to Granada and Seville. It is situated in the northeast of the province. It belongs to the comarca of Nororma.
5 miSE
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Alfarnate
128 min walk • Alfarnate is a small village located in the province of Málaga in Andalusia, Spain. It is situated in the comarca of Axarquía. As of 2005, it had a population of 1,398 inhabitants. The village sits at 928 meters above sea level.
5.2 miSE
Town
Alfarnatejo
134 min walk • Alfarnatejo 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 50 km from the city of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 400 residents. The natives are called Tejones and the town's neighbors in Alfarnate are Palancos.