Discover the best white villages in the East of Malaga

I propose you to discover the best places to visit in the East of Malaga, in Axarquia. You may already know Frigiliana, Nerja or Competa. Here is an invitation to travel to authentic Andalucia through its typical white villages, its incredible beaches, its traditions, its people, its wildlife and its agricultural heritage still alive. Here are many villages to discover, right next to Malaga. With a click on the pictures below you can see the place. You can open the page by clicking a second time on the picture.

Discover the best places to visit near Malaga, in the East of Malaga

A small paradisiacal region of the Province of Malaga, Costa del Sol

Andalucia off the beaten track in a paradise


Axarquia, the East of Malaga, is a district (comarca) in the province of Málaga.  It has remained very agricultural, which has kept it free from mass tourism. It is the ideal place to go on holiday in Andalusia all year round thanks to its subtropical microclimate.

The origin of the word Axarquia :

Axarquia, comes from the Arabic word Ash-sharquía (الشرقية) and means “to the East” , “towards the East”. It refers to the 45 km of coastline east of Malaga, as far as Nerja in Costa del Sol.


Best white villages to visit near Malaga

Some of the most beautiful white villages to visit around Malaga


The best known are: Frigiliana, Competa, Comares, Nerja, Salares, Torrox pueblo


Three major towns in the East of Malaga


Velez-Malaga, Rincon de la Victoria, Torre del Mar


Traditions in these white villages near Malaga


The verdiales are the best known


Around the white villages an exceptional fauna:


The most representative animal is the chameleon


Gastronomy in these places to visit near Malaga


ajoblanco, wines, pasa, gazpacho, and tropical fruits


Hikes in the East of Malaga


The Rio Chillar hike is probably the best known. In Canillas de Aceituno, the El Saltillo hike with a great hanging bridge is also worth a visit :


 

el saltillo hanging bridge in canillas de aceituno


Nerja beaches among the best places to see around Malaga


La Axarquia offers the most beautiful beaches and coves in Málaga and the Costa del Sol.

The beaches of Nerja are an absolute must!


nerja beaches : cala del pino


Fairs and Festivals in these villages near Malaga


Frigiliana The Three Cultures Festival in August as the Feria of Nerja in October are to be known.


feria de nerja 2024


See here all festivals and fairs in East of Malaga.


See here, all best activities in Malaga surroundings, as horseback riding on the beach.


 

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Other best towns to visit in Malaga province


Ronda is must-see of the Province of Malaga as the beautiful white village of Mijas.


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nerja beaches : cala del pino
nerja beaches : cala del pino
Frigiliana
Frigiliana
Nerja balcon de Europa
Nerja balcon de Europa
competa village discover genuine Andalucia
competa village discover genuine Andalucia
torrox paraguas
torrox paraguas
el acebuchal lost village
el acebuchal lost village
Canillas de Albaida plaza centro en Axarquia
Canillas de Albaida plaza centro en Axarquia
El Borge vista pueblo
El Borge vista pueblo
salares the village
salares the village
La Viñuela oasis de la Axarquia
La Viñuela oasis de la Axarquia
velez malaga Convento San Francisco en Axarquia
velez malaga Convento San Francisco en Axarquia
Torre del mar paseo maritimo
Torre del mar paseo maritimo
Riogordo vista pueblo campo en Axarquia
Riogordo vista pueblo campo en Axarquia
comares Tahona
comares Tahona
sayalonga things to see : view on the village and the church
sayalonga things to see : view on the village and the church
Alfarnate callejon
Alfarnate callejon
Macharaviaya pequeno madrid
Macharaviaya pequeno madrid
Benagalbon y sus calles
Benagalbon y sus calles
Canillas de Aceituno vista pueblo en Axarquia
Canillas de Aceituno vista pueblo en Axarquia
Colmenar vista parcial en Andalucia en Axarquia
Colmenar vista parcial en Andalucia en Axarquia
Arenas from the fortress bentomiz
Arenas from the fortress bentomiz
daimalos pueblo entrada
daimalos pueblo entrada
benamargosa-calle tipica en Axarquia
benamargosa-calle tipica en Axarquia
Eglise Ntr Sra de la Encarnacion à Benaque
Eglise Ntr Sra de la Encarnacion à Benaque
Moclinejo ceramica bici
Moclinejo ceramica bici
triana velez entrada pueblo
triana velez entrada pueblo
la Caleta de Velez Malaga
la Caleta de Velez Malaga
Periana calle 3
Periana calle 3
almachar pasa moscatel
almachar pasa moscatel
Alfarnatejo paisajes 2
Alfarnatejo paisajes 2
archez alminar entrada
archez alminar entrada
Cutar fuente arabe
Cutar fuente arabe
Bosquete de Zafarraya 2
Bosquete de Zafarraya 2
Sedella view on village and alminar
Sedella view on village and alminar
totalan-que-ver-torre-del-violin
totalan-que-ver-torre-del-violin
Algarrobo things to see : view on the village
Algarrobo things to see : view on the village
Rincon de la Victoria en Axarquia
Rincon de la Victoria en Axarquia
el saltillo hanging bridge in canillas de aceituno
nerja beaches : cala del pino
feria de nerja 2024
balade-cheval-plage-malaga-costa-del-sol-torremolinos
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