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Comarca in Andalucía, Spain
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Axarquía is a region in the Province of Malaga, Andalucia, Spain. The coastal part of Axarquía is often known as the Costa del Sol Oriental (Eastern Costa del Sol). It is one of the sunniest places in mainland Spain, with an average of 320 sunny days a year.
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Cuevas de Nerja
A series of caverns of almost 5 km (3.1 mi). One of Spain's major tourist attractions. Concerts are regularly held in one of the chambers, which forms a natural amphitheatre. Not suitable if you have any walking difficulties, as there are many stairs and no ramps.
Fortaleza de Vélez-Málaga
A 10th-century fortification with walls and a tower, located on top of a hill dominating the old part of the town. Together with the so-called Puerta de Antequera, it was almost completely destroyed during the French invasion and its remains used as quarry. The Torre del Homenaje was rebuilt in the 1970s and it surroundings were improved. It has views over Vélez and the Mediterranean sea and is sometimes used as a venue for concerts.
Alminar mudéjar de Árchez
A Mudéjar-style minaret belonging to a 14th-century Almohad mosque turned into a Catholic church after the Reconquista.
By plane
The closest airports are those of Malaga and Granada.
By bus
ALSA and other bus companies operate buses from Málaga, Granada, Marbella, Ronda, Seville, Almería and other Spanish cities to the biggest towns in Axarquía. The most important bus stations are:
Regional buses are operated by ALSA, Autocares Valle-Niza, Autocares Carlos and other companies. Lines and schedules can be found in most cases in each town council's website.
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Málaga · International · AGP
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this bustling, inland market town is the most important city of the region, and not dominated by tourism
won the award for most beautiful town of Spain multiple times
a beachside resort that isn't dominated by large concrete hotels
a Moorish village where the vine was its main crop
a beachside resort whose beach has been awarded with the Blue Flag
a coastal town of many festivals and traditions celebrated throughout the year
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