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If you are looking for a special getaway, visit the white villages of Malaga. True paradises that lie between the Sierra de Cádiz and the Serranía de Ronda and offer unrivalled natural beauty with landscapes filled with holm oaks, pines and cork oaks.
Wandering the streets, past archaeological remains and ancient buildings, you will find important landmarks in the region’s history.
These are the white villages of Malaga that you must see:
Casares is the quintessential white town, located between the Costa del Sol, the Campo de Gibraltar and the Serranía de Ronda. That means it has a very varied landscape, with high peaks, rugged terrain and coastlines all in one place. The steep slopes and narrow streets are full of white houses, which is like nothing you’ve seen before. The main attractions are the La Encarnación church and the Ballesteros and Hedionda caves.
Ronda is perhaps one of the most famous white villages in Malaga, known for things like the Alameda del Tajo Park, the bullring and the Plaza Mayor. The impressive landscape is marked by the Tajo de Ronda and the Guadalevín River, surrounded by mountains. Crossing the bridge is an experience you can’t get enough of.
The beautiful village of Atajate lies in the centre of the Serranía de Ronda. In the small number of streets, the houses stand out for their colourful flower pots, with the church of San Roque looking over the village. Atajate is the perfect place for a romantic and quiet getaway with your partner where you can also enjoy the fantastic local grape juice and Moorish pastries.
Benaoján lies in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. It’s a favourite destination among ecotourism and adventure enthusiasts. The Cuevas del Gato and the Cueva de La Pileta are well known. In fact, the latter includes Paleolithic cave paintings that have been preserved.
Not far from Atajate is Algatocín. The steep streets, watched over by white-painted houses and the Nuestra Señora del Rosario church with its impressive blue dome crowning the bell tower, all make for a striking walk around.
The name of Montejaque means “lost mountain”. This is a must for history lovers, located in the Sierra de Grazalema. The intricate streets reveal significant remnants of past eras, like the remains of a Roman bridge that crossed the Campobuche River and the Santiago el Mayor church that dates back to the 16th century.
Gaucín is one of the steepest villages in the region. It lies in the Genal valley and is one of the places that best preserves hints of the Moorish culture that once was. Its streets retain the original Al-Andalus era layout, and the houses are white with traditional bars and balconies.
If this has piqued your interest, then why not enjoy a dream holiday in the white villages of Malaga. You will be blown away by the rural treasures our country has to offer.
