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Almáchar

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Almáchar

Almáchar is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Benamargosa, 33km from El Torcal de Antequera.

Almáchar is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,909, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Almáchar 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 Almáchar to your route.

About Almáchar

Almáchar 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 35 kilometres from Málaga capital. It has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. It is the capital of the moscatel raisin area. Natives

Read more of the area are called Almachareños. Its name comes from the Arabic word machar, which means meadow. Almáchar is situated in the heart of the Axarquía at 200 metres above sea level, 35 kilometres from Málaga city and 14 from Vélez-Málaga. It is built on a small hill between the El Borge and Almáchar rivers, close to the Mountains of Málaga and surrounded by vineyards, olive and cereal groves.

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Where is Almáchar located?

Almáchar is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.8089 latitude, -4.2161 longitude.

What is the population of Almáchar?

Almáchar has a population of approximately 1,909 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,909
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.8089, -4.2161

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 Almáchar

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Alcazaba de Málaga

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

20 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Frigiliana

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Balcón de Europa, Nerja

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

31 km · about 35 min 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

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

34 km · about 40 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Almáchar

  • 31 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 51 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.

Driving in Spain

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

When to drive here

April to October

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