natural wonder
El Torcal de Antequera
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Villanueva del Trabuco
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Villanueva del Trabuco
Villanueva del Trabuco is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Villanueva del Rosario, 20km from El Torcal de Antequera.
Villanueva del Trabuco is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 5,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Villanueva del Rosario, about 4 km away.
Villanueva del Trabuco is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is situated in the northeast of the province. Villanueva del Trabuco is located in the comarca of Nororma. The municipality is situated approximately 45 kilometres from theRead more
provincial capital of Málaga and 34 from Antequera. It has a population of approximately 5,000 residents. The natives are called Trabuqueños. Local legend has it that the town is named after a type of early gun called a Trabuco, which was in common usage in the area many years ago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Villanueva del Trabuco?
Within an hour or so of Villanueva del Trabuco: El Torcal de Antequera (20 km), Costa del Sol (35 km), Alcazaba de Málaga (35 km), Caminito del Rey (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Villanueva del Trabuco?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 San Pedro to Ronda, A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road and Sierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395).
Where is Villanueva del Trabuco?
Villanueva del Trabuco is in Andalusia, Spain, about 4 km from Villanueva del Rosario.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,067
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.0283, -4.3389
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 Villanueva del Trabuco
7 notable places within an hour's 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Alcazaba de Málaga
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
35 km · about 40 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Frigiliana
Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.
47 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Balcón de Europa, Nerja
A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
52 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Caves of Nerja
Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Villanueva del Trabuco
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 41 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
- 52 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
- 79 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.
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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