natural wonder
El Torcal de Antequera
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Alameda
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Alameda
Alameda is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Palenciana, 30km from El Torcal de Antequera.
Alameda is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Palenciana, about 8 km away.
Alameda is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 85 km from the city of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 5,000 and the natives are called Alamedanos or Lametanos. It takes its name fromRead more
the stream Álamos, which crosses the municipality. The Bandito "El Tempranillo" is buried here.
It is located north of Antequera and 430 meters above sea level. The average annual precipitation is in the 610 L/m2 and the average temperature is 16 °C.
Almadea has an area of about 65 km2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Alameda?
Within an hour or so of Alameda: El Torcal de Antequera (30 km), Caminito del Rey (34 km), Costa del Sol (58 km), Alcazaba de Málaga (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Alameda?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road, A-397 San Pedro to Ronda and Sierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395).
Where is Alameda?
Alameda is in Andalusia, Spain, about 8 km from Palenciana.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,241
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.2087, -4.6586
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Alameda
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Caminito del Rey
A thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
34 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Costa del Sol
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
58 km · about 65 min drive
castle
Alcazaba de Málaga
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Alameda
- 34 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
- 69 kmRonda Puente Nuevo ViewpointThe 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.
- 73 kmA-397 Ronda to San Pedro RoadA sweeping mountain road climbing from the coast at San Pedro over the Serranía de Ronda, all long curves and cork-oak hills.
- 73 kmA-397 San Pedro to RondaA smooth, empty mountain road climbing from the Costa del Sol into the Serrania de Ronda, all long radius curves.
- 79 kmPuerto de las Palomas, GrazalemaThe 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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