Location: Canillas de Aceituno in Spain
Nearest Airport:
Malaga at 50
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Nearest Ferry:
Gibraltar at 225
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Nearest Train:
Velez-Malaga at 20
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Nearest Motorway:
Velez Malaga at 20
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 25.0
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Car: necessary
Canillas de Aceituno lies 50 kms east of Malaga and 25 kms from the coast at Torre del Mar and has a population of 2,800.
The town is situated on the scenic Mudejar Route, at 645 metres altitude in the foothills of the Sierra Tejada mountain range, on the highest mountain in Axarquia, La Maroma which reaches 2,080 metres. Canillas is the ideal base for walking and exploring. The natural spring from the mountain attracts people from far away due to a belief that if the pure water is drunk, illness is prevented.
There are many shops in the village, including two banks, post office, art gallery, various mini supermarkets, butcher, pharmacy and a DIY shop. For eating in the village, there are 3 main restaurants; The Sociedad, Bodega and Brensons. There are various other bars for drinks, tapas or a simple meal.
Lake Vinuela is a short drive away, providing plenty of activities in and around the lake.