{"id":1038,"date":"2018-06-11T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2020-03-02T11:06:26","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T11:06:26","slug":"malaga-villages-not-only-beach-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/tours\/malaga-villages-not-only-beach-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaga villages, not only beach tourism – Fantastic areas to discover"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we think of holidays on the Costa del Sol we are almost inevitably invaded by images of hotels on the front line of the beach, sun, sea, beach bars, nightclubs but we forget about Malaga villages. During the high season, the noise and crowds often mingle with the cheerful fuss of some lost tourist in the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n

Of course everyone is free to spend their holidays as they please, so this article is for those visitors to the Costa del Sol and Malaga who want to discover a little more of this beautiful province in the south of Spain.<\/p>\n

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Charming regions inland: Malaga villages<\/h2>\n

This attractive Andalusian province hides places of interest to anyone looking for a different kind of tourism. Malaga boasts beautiful mountains, forests, rivers and reservoirs, inland Malaga villages, and as well small charming coastal towns.<\/p>\n

Serrania de Ronda and Sierra de las Nieves<\/h3>\n

One of the most charming regions inland Malaga is the Serrania de Ronda and the town of Ronda<\/a>, a historic city situated in a spectacular setting next to a gorge. The city is quite popular among visitors and is an excellent destination for a day trip from Malaga<\/a>, where to enjoy fantastic landscapes and great local gastronomy.<\/p>\n

In Serrania de Ronda you can also visit other towns like Algatoc\u00edn, Alpandeire, Arriate, Atajate, Benadalid, Benalauria, Benaoj\u00e1n, Benarrab\u00e1, Cartajima, Cortes de la Frontera, Faraj\u00e1n, Gauc\u00edn, Genalguacil, Igualeja, Jimera de L\u00edbar, J\u00fazcar, Jubrique, Montejaque, Parauta and Pujerra.<\/p>\n

\"Ronda<\/p>\n

Ronda is located about an hour from Marbella<\/a> and during the trip we can enjoy splendid views as we move away from the coast to get into the protected natural areas of the Sierra de las Nieves<\/a> and typical fir forests of this area. Beautiful towns and white villages of this region are Alozaina, Casarabonela, El Burgo, Guaro, Istan, Monda, Ojen, Ronda, Tolox and Yunquera.<\/p>\n

In the spring we can marvel at the almond trees blossom<\/a>; in the early months of January and February bloom these first flowers while we can still see maybe snow at the summit of 1900 meters, hence its name (Snowy mountain range).<\/p>\n

Genal Valley villages<\/h3>\n

The Genal Valley, to the west of the province, is a region that stands out for its abundant water and chestnut forests. This journey is especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves are tinged with colour, and to make a stop in one of the villages on the way to sample the famous roasted chestnuts.<\/p>\n

Villages of the Genal Valley are Igualeja, Pujerra, Parauta, Cartajima, Juzcar (famous as the “Smurf Village<\/a>“), Farajan, Alpandeire, Atajate, Benadalid, Benaulauria, Algatocin, Gaucin, Jubrique y Genalguacil. All these villages date back to the time of the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andalus<\/a> and have in common their whitewashed walls and steep, narrow streets, typical of the mountains.<\/p>\n

\"white-villages\"<\/p>\n

Guadalhorce Valley and Guadalteba area<\/h3>\n

Also an hour from Malaga and traveling along the green orchard of the province following the river Guadalhorce, we get into Guadalhorce Valley and Guadalteba, the impressive Gaitanes Gorge<\/a> and the Guadalhorce reservoirs will welcome us with a beautiful turquoise blue colour, the perfect moment to take unforgettable photos.<\/p>\n

You’ll discover lush greenery, cool temperatures and impressive rock formations popular among nature, hiking and climbing lovers.<\/p>\n