Canillas de Albaida – Malaga

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

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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.

The most outstanding monuments are: Nuestra Senora de la Expectacion (Our lady of expectation) church, located in the village square and Santa Ana Hermitage, a simple temple built at the highest point of the town and offering splendid, panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

The white village houses are its hallmark, so much so that it is even reflected in its name: “Albaida”, which means “the white one” in Arabic. Close to the village is the Fabrica de la Luz (the light factory), one of the most beautiful natural spots in the Axarquia region.

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.

Cultural Week during October, with activities for all ages. September is also the fruit picking time.
The Fiesta de San Anton is held in January – with its pilgrimage where you can savour the best typical dishes of Canillas de Albaida in Malaga, with products made using traditional methods, such as chorizo and blood sausage.
During February tourists can enjoy the Fray Leopoldo and Salves procession.