Location: Canillas de Aceituno in Spain
Nearest Airport:
Malaga at 50
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Nearest Ferry:
Torre del Mar at 50
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Nearest Train:
Malaga at 15
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Nearest Motorway:
Velez-Malaga at 15
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 18.0
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Car: necessary
Canillas de Aceituno lies 50kms east of Malaga and 20kms 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, two butchers, pharmacy and an ironmonger. For eating in the village, the Bodega, The Sociedad and Brensons all serve full meals. There are various other bars for drinks, tapas or a simple meal.
The village pool which is a short walk away has a bar and restaurant, changing rooms, sunbathing areas and ideal for young children with a separate paddling pool.