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Canillas de Aceituno

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Canillas de Aceituno

Canillas de Aceituno is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Alcaucín, 25km from Caves of Nerja.

Canillas de Aceituno is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 2,241, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Canillas de Aceituno 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 Canillas de Aceituno to your route.

About Canillas de Aceituno

Canillas de Aceituno is a municipality in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located in the east of the province and is one of the municipalities comprising the comarca of Axarquia and the judicial district of Vélez-Málaga. It is a small village, located at the

Read more foot of the "La Maroma" mountains in Spain. Canillas de Aceituno has an altitude of around 524 meters at the foot of the Sierra de Tejeda and is crowned by the peak of La Maroma at 2,068 meters, the highest in the province. It is a town of narrow streets that are immaculately whitewashed, Moorish arches and corners of flowers. The people of Canillas de Aceituno called canilleros. Most have their profession within the town, although there are some people who work outside. They typically work in construction and agriculture. Canillas de Aceituno has shops where one can purchase basic products. Canillas de Aceituno is 61 kilometers from Málaga. It is accessible through the highway C-335 and the local M-125 from Vélez-Málaga.

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Where is Canillas de Aceituno located?

Canillas de Aceituno is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.8730 latitude, -4.0825 longitude.

What is the population of Canillas de Aceituno?

Canillas de Aceituno has a population of approximately 2,241 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
2,241
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.8730, -4.0825

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 Canillas de Aceituno

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Frigiliana

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

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Balcón de Europa, Nerja

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

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

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

25 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.

34 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Alhambra

Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Canillas de Aceituno

  • 23 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 62 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
  • 67 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

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