Moclinejo – Malaga

Moclinejo in Malaga is nestled between vineyards, olive groves and almond orchards. A town of Moorish origin with nice streets and houses adapted to the steep terrain. Known as the Puerta de la Ruta de la Pasa (“Gateway to the Raisin Road”), the municipality produces delicious wines and high-quality olive oil.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Moclinejo
Plaza Espana 1, 29738 Moclinejo (Malaga)
Telephone: 952-400-586
http://www.moclinejo.es/


Residents 1230	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 12 min

Golf nearby	Malaga 27km Granada 141km Seville 232km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 27Km	Granada airport 141Km	Seville airport 232Km

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Main information

Moclinejo in Malaga is a beautiful town in the Axarquia region is perfect to visit at any time of year, but September is a really special time: the Fiesta de Vineros (”the Winemakers fair”). is one of the most attractive events in Moclinejo’s cultural calendar.

To enjoy Moclinejo’s most interesting spaces, Plaza de Espana is an essential stop. You will also find the Centre for the Study of the Raisin and Muscatel Wine, responsible for promoting Moclinejo’s two most famous products.

Very nearby is the Antonio Munoz Cabrera bodega, the perfect place to taste the local wines and learn about how they are produced. The bodega also houses a small museum, a pressing room and a room where the wine is made.

Another essential place to visit in Moclineo in Malaga is the Casa Museo Axarquia museum, which offers an accessible journey through the region’s history and culture. The museum’s collection includes nineteenth-century flooring and old agricultural tools, as well as sculptures and paintings by different local artists.

For those who love local arts and crafts, as well as the raisins, wine and olive oil, you can find various objects made from wicker and iron.

Fiestas

24th of August – Fiestas de San Bartolome – Celebrations in honour of the town patron.
Mid September – Fiesta de Vineros – Traditional crushing of the grapes, and you can try local products like wine and muscatel raisins.