Canillas de Albaida in Malaga is a small inland town that started out as an arab village in the 13th century. It also is part of the “Sun and Wine Route” in the Axarquia region. It belonged to Velez-Malaga and was named “Albaida”, which meant “white”, because, according to legend, it was surrounded by an abundance of white flowers.
Local information
Ayuntamiento de Canillas de Albaida
Plaza Nuestra Senora del Rosario, 29755 Canillas de Albaida (Malaga)
Telephone: 952-553-006
http://www.canillasdealbaida.es/
Residents 730 |
Health Clinic | Bars, shops, restaurants | Schools | Municipal pool | Beach 40 min |
Golf nearby | Antequera 107Km Malaga 54Km Granada 130Km Seville 255Km |
Bus and train services |
Malaga airport 54Km |
Granada airport 132Km |
Seville airport 265Km |
Gallery
Main information
In the centre of Canillas del Albaida is located on the slopes of the Tejeda and Almijara mountains right on the border between Malaga and Granada provinces. The layout clearly shows the town’s Arab origins with a labyrinth of narrow streets, winding through rows of low, whitewashed homes – modern day cars can barely fit.
Fiestas
-
- Sierra de Axarquia Flamenco Festival
- The San Juan festivity – with the traditional burning of the jua at night
- First week of August – the Canillas de Albaida Fair. This includes the Virgen del Rosario procession, along with various other activities that bring together tradition, religion and partying for the delight of all its visitors.
Properties for sale in this town
Click here to view the property details.