Canillas de Albaida best things to see and do
A "very" white village
Visit Canillas de Albaida, an authentic white village in Axarquía
In this article you will find the essential information to visit and see the best of Canillas de Albaida
- A few words about Canillas de Albaida
- The origins of the village
- Visiting Canillas de Albaida: what to see?
- What to do in Canillas de Albaida?
- activities
- hiking trails around the village
- guided tours
- festivities
- Where is Canillas de Albaida?
- Book an accommodation
- Some useful links
- Experiences to discover in the province of Málaga
A few words about Canillas de Albaida
Canillas de Albaida is located in Axarquia in the province of Malaga. It is one of the most beautiful and authentic hamlets in the region.
The village is located at the entrance to the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park (40,000 hectares of protected nature, shared between the provinces of Málaga and Granada).
Canillas has an important Arab past, from the period of Al Andalus, as do many of the villages of La Axarquía.
The origins of the village
The village takes its name from the Al Andalus period, from the word alba. This whiteness does not come from the fact that it is a white village but from the small white flowers that surrounded the village at that time.
Today the village is known as La Perla de la Axarquía.
What to see in Canillas de Albaida?
The church in the centre of the village, a small wonder!
Inside the church :
The bell tower of this church is the old minaret of what was once a mosque!
This central square of the village is absolutely beautiful.
The fountain is particularly beautiful:
Walking through the narrow streets of the village.
Santa Ana hermitage
From this hermitage we can enjoy an exceptional view of the Sierra de Almijara :
The Roman bridge at Canillas de Albaida
And right next to it you can see an old Roman road, calzada romana.
What to do in Canillas de Albaida?
Activities
In the surroundings it is possible to find very nice activities:
- horse riding, on the beach or in the mountains
- diving in Nerja and Torrox
- guided tours (villages of Axarquia, Cordoba, Alhambra,…)
- via ferrata de Zafarraya
- hiking (El Saltillo with the hanging bridge,…)
- canyoning (in the rio Verde,…)
- astrotourism in Andalucia
- snorkeling
- visit of caves
Use the following link to access all the activities to do. during your holidays. This link provides you with all the details of each activity.
Walks around the village
This is an ideal village for hikers. There are several starting from the centre of the village. A very nice hike leads to the village of Archez: the rio Turvilla – ruta de los molinos hike.
Next to the village, 3km away, there is the Fabrica de la Luz hike. This hike allows you to see beautiful landscapes. In the summer, it is possible to find some coolness along the river.
Guided tours
A very good local guide, Cipriano, offers thematic and seasonal guided tours of Canillas de Albaida and the surrounding area.
The route of the white Almohad villages (often called Mudejar)
This one-day tour takes in 5 white villages of La Axarquía, including Canillas de Albaida.
The guide starts the tour from Torre del Mar, Torrox, Nerja.
This tour is offered all year round through the most authentic villages of the area. Here is the link for details and booking: The Almohad White Villages Tour.
The themes of the tours are: Frigiliana Tour, the wine route, the olive oil route, ….
The guided tours are always done in small groups (2 to 8 people max.) to discover the authentic Axarquia.
In the following link you will find all the details and prices of the tours he offers.
Here you can find all the guided tours in Axarquia from Torrox, Nerja and Torre del Mar.
The fiestas
Below you will find links to the main fiestas and ferias in the village:
- Romería de San Antón, January
- Semana Santa, late March and early April
- Canillas de Albaida Fair, first weekend in August
- Feria de Ntra. Sra. del Rosario, from October 7 to 11
Where is Canillas de Albaida on the map?
Book accommodation
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Some useful links for your trip to Andalusia
Easy and economical bookings
If you are in Andalucia as part of a tour with several major cities to visit, here are some links that may be of interest:
Seville
Seville, the capital of Andalucia, is a city full of treasures to discover and monuments to visit.
Here you will find everything you can see in Seville in 3 days. And for those who will stay longer you will also find information on secret Seville and the Santa Cruz and Triana districts.
Cadiz
Visit Cadiz, a city with an incredible past and great beauty, on the Costa del la Luz.
Malaga
When you reach the Costa del Sol you will find in this link all must-sees in Malaga :
Granada
Discover what to see in Granada, and visit the Albaicin and Sacromonte districts:
Cordoba
And of course, visit Cordoba, the caliphate city, and the Juderia district
Experiences to discover in the province of Malaga
Find more ideas for visits to authentic Andalusia: see the blog pages on Andalucia.
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