Algarrobo (Málaga) - Algarrobo (Málaga)

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Algarrobo
regionAndalusia
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Algarrobo

Algarrobo is a locality on the Costa del Sol.

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Algarrobo is a tourist resort that is between Vélez-Málaga and Nerja on the Costa del Sol. The place is divided into two districts. The original place dates back to Moorish times and is a few kilometers from the coast. It can be described as a very typical "white village", which you can recognize not only by the houses painted white, but also by the decorations and jewelry from the Moorish era. The locality also includes a stretch of coast that is known today as the Algarrobo-Costa. This is where the numerous hotels and holiday complexes of the place are located. The place name Algarrobo means something like carob tree.

getting there

Map of Algarrobo (Málaga)

By plane

The nearest airport is that Malaga airport, which is connected to Algarrobo by a bus connection.

By train

The nearest long-distance train station is also in Málaga, it is the RENFE Maria Zambrano train station where the bus station is also located. From here you can use the AVE continue after Madrid, Barcelona or Seville drive.

By bus

The bus runs from Algarrobo to Málaga in the west and to Nerja in the East.

In the street

Algarrobo is also right on the A-7 coastal motorway between Málaga and Nerja. The MA-104 leads north Sayalonga and further after Cómpeta.

By boat

mobility

If you are in a district, you can also reach all destinations in this district on foot. If you want to change to the other part of the village, that is quite a long way. You have to walk about three kilometers. It is better to stick to another means of transport.

Tourist Attractions

  • There are two watchtowers from the Moorish period on the coast. The Torre Ladeada (leaning tower) comes from the Moorish times and got its name, how could it be otherwise, from the inclination it has acquired over time. The second watchtower dates from the 16th century. Both towers were built once to give Algarrobo an early warning of enemies.
  • From the main town of Algarrobo you have a beautiful view of the coast and the surrounding mountains.
  • Many archaeological finds show life in this place long before our time. There are traces from the Stone Age, from the Roman period, from the Gothic period and of course from the Moorish period. The Trayarmar tombs from Phoenician times can be found nearby.
  • The village church of St. Inglesia Santa Ana dates from the 16th century. There is also a pilgrimage chapel from the 18th century, the Eremita de San Sebastián, which is dedicated to the town's patron saint.

activities

  • The beach is very long and also quite wide, so there is plenty of space for all kinds of activities that you can do on the beaches. A promenade leads along the beach. Here you can take care of yourself for the time you want to spend on the beach. The beach itself is a bit pebbly and sandy.
  • A walk in the original village brings you closer to Andalusia. If you look around the village, you can admire the olive, lemon and orange trees that grow here. The vineyards are also very nice to look at.

shop

Lidl in Algarrobo
Ctra. MA-103
29750 Algarrobo
There are enough parking spaces
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 9.15am - 9.15pm

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