natural wonder
El Torcal de Antequera
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Alfarnatejo
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Alfarnatejo
Alfarnatejo is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Villanueva del Trabuco, 26km from El Torcal de Antequera.
Alfarnatejo is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 397 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Villanueva del Trabuco, about 8 km away.
Alfarnatejo 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 50 km from the city of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 400 residents. The natives are called Tejones and the town's neighbors inRead more
Alfarnate are Palancos. Alfarnatejo's demonym is related to the town's water fountain, named 'La Teja', which means roof tile.
It is located near the Sierra del Jobo in the northwest and the Sierra de Alhama in the east in the mountainous region of Axarquía.
To the east lies the town of Alfarnate, to the west lies Colmenar, and it shares its southern border with Riogordo and Periana.
The town is surrounded by several notable peaks, including 'Pico Chamizo' (1637m), and 'Pico Gallo' (1356m) and 'Pico del Vilo' (1412), two peaks which can be done together as part of a popular hiking route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Alfarnatejo?
Within an hour or so of Alfarnatejo: El Torcal de Antequera (26 km), Alcazaba de Málaga (33 km), Costa del Sol (34 km), Frigiliana (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Alfarnatejo?
The nearest famous roads are Sierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395), Pico Veleta Road and A-397 San Pedro to Ronda.
Where is Alfarnatejo?
Alfarnatejo is in Andalusia, Spain, about 8 km from Villanueva del Trabuco.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 397
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 36.9957, -4.2606
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 Alfarnatejo
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Alcazaba de Málaga
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
33 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Frigiliana
Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Balcón de Europa, Nerja
A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Caves of Nerja
Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.
45 km · about 50 min 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Alfarnatejo
- 44 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
- 47 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
- 77 kmSierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395)Europe's highest surfaced road climbs from Granada toward Veleta at 3,300m; the upper section is closed to cars but the ascent is superb.
- 80 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
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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