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Alfarnatejo

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Alfarnatejo

Alfarnatejo is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Villanueva del Trabuco, 26km from El Torcal de Antequera.

Alfarnatejo is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 397, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Alfarnatejo sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alfarnatejo to your route.

About Alfarnatejo

Alfarnatejo is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 50 km from the city of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 400 residents. The natives are called Tejones and the town's neighbors in

Read more Alfarnate are Palancos. Alfarnatejo's demonym is related to the town's water fountain, named 'La Teja', which means roof tile. It is located near the Sierra del Jobo in the northwest and the Sierra de Alhama in the east in the mountainous region of Axarquía. To the east lies the town of Alfarnate, to the west lies Colmenar, and it shares its southern border with Riogordo and Periana. The town is surrounded by several notable peaks, including 'Pico Chamizo' (1637m), and 'Pico Gallo' (1356m) and 'Pico del Vilo' (1412), two peaks which can be done together as part of a popular hiking route.

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Where is Alfarnatejo located?

Alfarnatejo is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9957 latitude, -4.2606 longitude.

What is the population of Alfarnatejo?

Alfarnatejo has a population of approximately 397 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
397
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.9957, -4.2606

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Alfarnatejo

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

El Torcal de Antequera

A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Alcazaba de Málaga

A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.

33 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Costa del Sol

Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Frigiliana

Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.

40 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Balcón de Europa, Nerja

A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Caminito del Rey

A thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Alfarnatejo

  • 44 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 47 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
  • 80 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Alfarnate

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Ríogordo

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9 km awayPop. 2,701

Villanueva del Rosario

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9 km awayPop. 3,356

Periana

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10 km awayPop. 3,404

Zafarraya

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11 km awayPop. 2,181

Colmenar

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12 km awayPop. 3,227

Archidona

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16 km awayPop. 8,506

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