Canillas de Aceituno – Malaga

Canillas de Aceituno in Malaga a charming town extends along the slopes of the Sierra Tejeda to the La Maroma peak, the highest in the province of Malaga. For its location alone this town in the Axarquia region, is the perfect place to enjoy both nature and culture.

Founded in the Al-Andalus period, the town conserves its Arabic roots through the layout of its streets and various interesting architectural sights. This historical legacy means Canillas de Aceituno forms part of the Mudejar Route, which has been declared of Tourist Interest in Andalusia.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Canillas de Aceituno
Plaza de la Constitucion, 29150 Canillas de Aceituno (Malaga)
Telephone: 952-430-025


Residents 1620	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 30 min

Golf nearby	Antequera 77Km Malaga 60Km Granada 92Km Seville 235Km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 66Km	Granada airport 89Km	Seville airport 236Km

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Main information

Canillas de Aceituno in Malaga has various reservoirs, showing the importance of water in the Axarquia regional town. El Aljibe Árabe o Medieval is from the 16th century and can be found on Huertezuelo street and more modern examples include El Pilar Grande and El Chico.

The church of Nuesta Senora del Rosario y San Leon Magno dates back to the 16th century and is in a Gothic-Mudejar style. It can be found in the higher part of the town and from its terrace one can take in the countryside. Its interior has two Baroque chapels and an image of the Virgen de la Cabeza with various valuable silver plated features, as well as other interesting pieces of artwork. Its exterior features include the main tower.

El Saltillo, is one of those hikes no one has heard of. A hike in the dark shadows of the world-famous Caminito del Rey in Canillas de Aceituno. This is good news for anyone looking for a spectacular Malaga hiking trail without the crowds. Even though more people have found their way to hiking El Saltillo from Canillas de Aceituno in Malaga, most visitors go there to climb Malaga’s highest peak, La Maroma.

So, what makes El Saltillo so special? The trail follows the water pipelines along steep hills with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and mountains. Continuing along a suspension bridge along the side of the vertical mountain wall and ending at the waterfalls forming Rio del Almanchares.

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Fiestas

The Dia de la Morcilla – which has been declared as a Festival of Tourist Singularity, is celebrated in April and coincides with the festival of the Virgen de la Cabeza. A religious festival and a tasting session of black pudding accompanied with bread and wine are the central activities of the event.
Romeria de San Isidro – in May, starts with the removal of the Saint to the Lomilla area. During the day paella is offered to those in attendance and popular local games are organised like carreras de cintas.
The Feria de Nuestra Senora de la Cabeza – takes place the second weekend of August. The Virgen comes out in a procession and the event is celebrated with an infinite number of activities, amongst which is the Noche Flamenca, which has various acts.