Rural Tourism in Axarquia

UNTIL a few years ago when rural tourism took off, Axarquia was one of Andalucia’s forgotten areas. Major attractions are the spectacular unspoiled countryside and coastal villages.

The hill and mountain scenery are ablaze with flowers and blossom from January onwards. Shepherds lead their goats and sheep through hills and valleys, eagles soar the skies and pretty, unspoiled white villages abound, each having a version of local sweet wine made from sun-dried grapes.
Axarquia is riven with deep valleys lined with terraces and irrigation channels that go back to the time of Muslim occupation.
Almost all the villages that dot the olive, almond, and vine-planted hillsides are of Arab origin and the influence is seen in the layout of the narrow, winding streets lined with white-washed houses reflecting the sunlight. There are also many lush tropical river valleys with orange and lemon groves, eucalyptus, avocado, banana, kiwi, chirimoya, and mango trees. Wild herbs and lavender grow everywhere and further up the foothills and mountain slopes there are pine, oak, and carob trees.
The natural sub-tropical climate for the area is of hot summers, mild winters, and little or no rainfall on either side of the long summer season.
This is further influenced by surrounding geographical features. Huge mountains to the north and east provide a barrier from cold north winds and the 50 kilometres of coastline maintain mild temperatures in winter. 3,000 hours of sunshine are enjoyed each year, an average of 8.3 hours per day.
Despite the warm climate, from November to May skiing is enjoyed in the Sierra Nevada, less than two hours drive away. There is also a wide choice of golf courses and other sports available year-round.
Axarquia, located east of Malaga, with its sub-tropical temperatures is known for the best climate in Europe.
Covering 1,021 square kilometres of territory within the eastern extreme of Andalucia’s Province of Malaga, Axarquia stretches from the eastern side of Malaga to the east of Nerja and inland to Alfarnate.
Axarquia is an Arab name meaning “The East”. This area, to the east of Malaga City, is much less developed than the west.
The Axarquia retains all the charm of yesteryear thanks to unspoiled havens and attractive coves and beaches where bathers can flee the crowds to be found to the west of Malaga.
Whilst becoming better known, the area still offers an ideal location for those in search of greater tranquillity.
The Axarquia is one of the few areas to still feature beaches that have managed to escape the all-consuming urban development that has invaded other parts of the Mediterranean coast.

 
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