The Axarquia region East of Malaga has a rugged beauty that many tourists to Spain have not yet experienced. The area is renowned for its outstanding walks and fauna and flora and is a haven for nature lovers who will be enthralled by the spectacular landscape.

Traveling from Frigiliana the starting point of the Route of Wine it's possible to take in the scenic villages of Torrox, Competa, Archez, Salares, Canillas and Velez Malaga stopping on route to sample local fare - migas in Torrox, raisins in Competa, molasses in Frigiliana.

Frigiliana is 300 meters above sea level and boasts on average 320 days sunshine per year due to its unique subtropical microclimate,
resulting in hot summers and mild winters.
The old historic quarter with its narrow winding streets and dazzling whitewashed houses is steeped in history and has been said to have the most pure architectural structure of Arab origin, 12 ceramic plaques dot the village to recount its Moorish past.
The village is a tangle of narrow cobbled streets lined by whitewashed houses, their wrought-iron balconies filled with planters of brilliant red geraniums. Small plazas provide shady seating while the village bars are popular with visitors who come here to taste the locally produced wine. There are also several excellent shops selling pottery and ceramics, including decorative plates with their distinctive Arab design. Frigiliana is best explored by foot. There are several buses a day that run from Nerja or, alternatively, leave your car at the car park at the bottom of the hill.

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