Periana in Malaga is a charming village is located in the beautiful Axarquia region, affording stunning views to the surrounding countryside. The lush land and excellent climate provide perfect conditions for the lemon and orange groves and cultivation of other fruit trees, enhancing the beauty of the landscape even further.
Local information
Ayuntamiento de Periana
Plaza de Andalucia, 29710 Periana (Malaga)
Telephone: 952-536-016 http://www.periana.es/
In the times of Al-Andalus, Periana in Malaga must have been a hamlet. Fifteenth-century chronicles refer to it as a transit area for the Christian army coming from Archidona for the Reconquista of Velez in 1487. When the region of Axarquia was seized by the Catholic Monarchs and the Moors were expelled, the land became deserted.
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Peaches were introduced in Periana in Malaga by a man known as “El Rojo” about 200 years ago. El Rojo had been visiting relatives in Argentina, bringing peach tree seedlings back with him. The mild weather and the fertile soil were favourable, and the trees began to blossom in the area. There is a nice story about the toponym “Periana”. According to oral tradition, two families wanted the village to be named after them. They were the Pereiros and the Santanas. They wrangled over it, but neither was ready to give up. The solution found was to merge both surnames into a single name. The result was “Periana”.
Banos de Vilo
A must see is the Banos de Vilo are located two and a half kilometres from the village. Here you’ll find thermal baths at 600 metres above sea level, with a fountainhead sculpted more than one thousand years ago. The therapeutic properties of the water and the beautiful surrounding landscape make this enclave a must-see. The Iglesia de San Isidro Labrador is the most important monument in Periana. Built in the Neo-Mudejar style after the 1884 earthquake, it has three naves separated by pointed arches. The winning features are the exposed brickwork on the outside and the polychrome terrazzo flooring on the inside.
The Museo del Aceite de Mondron deserves a special mention with its traditional tools and milling stones. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the production process of Mondron oil, which has brought fame to this region in Axarquia. There is no better spot than the Plaza de la Lomilleja if you want to take in the spectacular panoramic views. From the lookout, you’ll be able to make out the depression in the Guaro river and La Vinuela lake.
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Fiestas
Around 15th May – San Isidro is the patron saint of the village, for this reason on of the mayor festivals of the village is dedicated to him. The festival lasts three or four days.
Feria de Agosto (August Festival) and the Dia del Melocoton – held in celebration of one of the most representative products of the municipality. Of all the activities, the best is a cooking contest for dishes made with this highly valued fruit.
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Dia del Aceite Verdial – which has received a provincial tourism award. On this day, you can enjoy a typical mill breakfast (bread with oil, cod migas and pot coffee), try local products from the region or take part in an oil tasting. Imagine this while listening to verdiales, a uniquely malagueno flamenco singing style.
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