Province
and Villages - Malaga - Itinerary - Axarquia: The Sun and Avocado
Route
Axarquia: The Sun and Avocado Route
This route sets off next to Málaga and the sea, covering
a great deal of the eastern Costa del Sol from Rincón
de la Victoria to Torre del Mar, where it heads inland along
the fertile plain of olive groves and vineyards which surround
Velez Malaga. Roads which lead further inland take us to charming
rural villages such as Benamargosa, Benamocarra and Iznate.
Along the route we take in the atmosphere and bustle of the
coastal tourist resorts as well as the peace and quiet provided
by beautiful spot such as Macharaviaya.
Culture and wealth of monuments complement perfectly with
the deepest traditions of warmly welcoming people who know
how to treat the visitors well. El Rincón de la Victoria,
Bezmiliana, to the Arabs, is home to great surprises , such
as the Cueva del Higuerón (also know as the Cave of
Treasure) with its ancient wall paintings. Close by, the remains
of the Castle of Bezmiliana recall a romantic Muslim past.
The Velez River estuary houses Phoenician and Carthaginian
tombs, backing the hypothesis that this was the site of the
town of Mainake. All along the route, numerous parish churches
, of greater and lesser artistic worth, are spread out among
the different towns. However, without doubt, the area of greatest
monumental wealth is concentrated in the area capital: Velez
Málaga.
The town’s current location is deeply Arabic, as recalled
by the recently restored Alcazaba, or walls form anm attractive
image with the whitewashed houses which fall away at its feet,
interspersed whit church spires among their rooftops. The
Church of San Juan Bautista and Nuestar Señora de la
Encarnacion and the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor, both from
the 16th century, are good examples. As with these buildings
, a great deal of the temple of Axarquia are built upon former
mosques, with minarets converted into beltowers. Other excellent
examples of religious buildings, includes the Convento de
San Francisco, built upon the old Jewish quarter, and found
in an attractive setting of narrow winding streets, of clear
Arab inspiration. The Convento de las Claras, of Carmelite
nuns, the Santuario de la virgin de los Remedios, the Palacio
de los Marqueses Beniel, the Hospital de San Marcos, The Fountain
of Ferdinand V and Cervante’s House make up the important
monumental patrimony of the town, and explain why the town
centre has been declared a Historical- Artistic Site.
The sense of tradition of the people of Axarquia is expressed
each year in the Procesión Marinera de la virgin del
Carmen. Colourfully decked out boats, set against the tenous
light of dawn , accompany yhe image of the Virgin of the seas
in a show of great artistry.
The Aqua Velis Water Park and an important tourist infrastructure
guarantee carefree days and relaxation in the warm waters
of the Mediterranean.
|
Axarquia
oil route
Axarquia raisin route
Axarquia sun
and avocado route
Axarquia sun and
wine
|
