Almogía: Castle, Nature and Verdiales

History

If you look at Almogía’s history in relation to its prominent location, the Castillo de Almogía stands on a steep spur of land at the southwestern edge of the built-up area.

The historic complex of the Castillo de Almogía had a total of seven towers.

If you like to associate historical periods with individual buildings, the Torre de la Vela is dated to the Nasrid period between the 13th and 14th centuries due to its strategic location within the complex.

The church was built over a mosque in 1552. This mosque had disappeared after the Reconquista. Its central nave features a Mudéjar coffered ceiling of high artistic value.

For an insight into early traces of imagery, an archaeological site near Almogía features prehistoric paintings.

As part of the historic culture of everyday life, the washhouse built in the 19th century is one of the buildings mentioned. It was used until 1990 and comprises around thirty earthenware washbasins with washboards around a water basin.

Traditions

The town’s musical tradition can also be classified socially: the Verdiales style of Almogía originated among the rural population in the surrounding area of Almogía.

At Verdiales events, groups perform as representatives of the three styles of Almogía, Montes and Comares.

Nature

The Almogía–Santi Petri route starts in Almogía and leads to Cerro Santi Petri.

At 798 m, Cerro Santi Petri is the highest point in the municipality.

From Cerro Santi Petri, the Almogía–Santi Petri route offers a 360-degree panorama.

The route’s paths pass through native vegetation.

For nature observation, the route offers the opportunity to see Spanish ibex and various birds of prey.

The route connects the beginning of the town with the highest point in the municipality and passes through native vegetation, while the panorama and opportunities for observing wildlife add further highlights along the way.

On the way

If you consider the stages of the Camino Mozárabe from Málaga, Almogía is the destination of stage 2.

Almogía is also the starting point of stage 3.

This sequence makes Almogía’s dual role on the Camino Mozárabe clear: the town is reached first and then serves as the starting point for the next section.

For stage planning, at the end of stage 2 there is a municipal hostel 500 m beyond the town hall on the road to Villanueva.

For the connection with Málaga, a bus service on line M-250 runs from Málaga bus station to Almogía.

Cuisine

In culinary terms, Almogía’s traditional cuisine includes chanfaina, a dish made with goat meat seasoned with almonds.

The event programme includes presentations of local products.

These include tastings of chanfaina, cheese, almond pastries, desserts and wines from the region.

Almogía hosts an event recognised as a Fiesta Singular event of tourist interest in the province of Málaga.

You can find more destinations for your planning here: Riogordo, Guadalmina, Caleta De Vélez, Jubrique, Cuevas Bajas, Lagos, Frigiliana, Bobadilla-Estación.

To the higher-level travel overview: Málaga.

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