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Periana

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Periana

Periana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zafarraya, 31km from El Torcal de Antequera.

Periana is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 3,404, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Periana 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 Periana to your route.

About Periana

Periana is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of La Axarquía. The municipality is situated approximately 23 kilometres from Vélez and 48 from the provincial capital of Málaga near the Sierra de Alhama. It has a

Read more population of approximately 3,500 residents. The natives are called Perianenses and their nickname is Los Manga Anchas or “The Wide-sleeved Ones”. During the Andalusian earthquake of 25 December 1884, 57% of houses collapsed completely and the rest suffered very serious damage. In total there were 44 dead and 32 seriously injured. In the annexes of La Muela, Guaro, Vilo, Mondrón, Sara, Marines, Rosas, Malpelo, Carrasquilla and Rioseco there were 190 collapsed houses and 171 badly damaged. There were 14 dead and 81 injured.

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Where is Periana located?

Periana is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9293 latitude, -4.1916 longitude.

What is the population of Periana?

Periana has a population of approximately 3,404 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
3,404
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.9293, -4.1916

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 Periana

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.

30 km · about 35 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.

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Alcazaba de Málaga

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

31 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.

35 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.

36 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Periana

  • 35 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 52 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
  • 75 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

Other places to explore near Periana.

Zafarraya

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 2,181

Alcaucín

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7 km awayPop. 1,697

Viñuela

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 1,591

Ríogordo

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 2,701

Alfarnate

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 1,420

Alfarnatejo

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 397

Comares

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 1,463

Benamargosa

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 1,547

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