Iznate – Malaga

Iznate in Malaga province is a small village of white houses and winding streets that evoke its Andalusian past. Surrounded by vineyards, almond and olive groves, this town inside the Axarquia region is known for its muscat grape and its beautiful natural surroundings.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Iznate
Calle Velez 20, 29792 Iznate (Malaga)
Telephone: 952-509-776
http://www.iznate.es/

Residents
826
Health Clinic Bars, shops, restaurants Schools Municipal pool Beach
20 min
Golf nearby Antequera 80Km
Malaga 44Km Granada 90Km Seville 243Km
Bus and train
services
Malaga airport
44Km
Granada airport
96Km
Seville airport
243Km

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Main information

One of the towns within the comarca of Axarquia, Iznate is known as “the paradise of the Muscat grape”, where grapes, almonds, avocados and olives are produced. Iznate in Malaga province also belongs to Ruta del Sol y del Aguacate.

In this town, visitors can walk along the steep, narrow, winding streets, typical of a Moorish urban settlement.

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Houses have carefully whitewashed facades adorned with pots of geraniums and other flowers. One of the most important monuments of Iznate in Malaga province are Iglesia de San Gregorio. Which was finished near the end of the 16th century, which has an oil painting of San Francisco of Paula that could have been the work of Zubaran or one of his disciples.

There are various fountains; the oldest one, Tres Deseos (three wishes), is of Arabic origin and is located at the entrance to the town, while you can find Palsonada in the Plaza of the Virgin Dolores, and Noguera or Moguera at the east exit, about 400 metres from the town. If you want a panoramic view of all the whole comarca, the loma del Barco is the highest point of Iznate and is considered one of the best natural viewpoints of the area.

Fiestas

    • August – Moscatel Grape Festival to celebrate to the most precious product, the Muscat grape. Music, dancing and food tasting are the main attractions of this event, declared of Provincial Tourist Singularity.
    • Good Friday – The procession of the Saint is the most emotional ceremony, though not lacking parades, popular games and a lively verbena.
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    • Easter Sunday – The streets of the town Iznate are decorated with palms and flowers in honor of the Virgin of Sorrows. There is a dramatization of the moment performed in the twelve apostles seeking the Resurrected, represented by a size of the Child of God. The image is hidden around the shrine, and when found, neighbours celebrate firing rockets. Four girls take Jesus before the Virgin and the veil covering her face is removed.
    • 3 May – Day of the Cross
    • June – San Antonio de Padua

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