Nerja with lights in the late evening from above

With around 22,000 inhabitants, Nerja is one of the larger villages in the Axarquía region, located on the Mediterranean coast about 50 kilometers east of Málaga. The village is known for its relaxed atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and breathtaking views of the sea and mountains. While Alfarnate lies high in the mountains, Nerja is situated low by the sea, enjoying a mild climate all year round that attracts visitors throughout the seasons. The whitewashed houses, narrow streets, and colorful flowers give it a typical Andalusian village charm with a modern twist.

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Periana mit La Vinuela Stausee, copyright Lutz Dausend
Periana above La Viñuela reservoir, © Lutz Dausend

In the inland of the Axarquía, surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves, lies the white village of Periana. This village is a typical example of an Andalusian mountain village, with narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and small squares organizing village life. From the higher parts of Periana, you can enjoy stunning views over the surrounding valleys and the distant peaks of the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.

Periana has approximately 5,000 inhabitants and has always played an important role in agriculture thanks to its location in a fertile valley. The peaceful and open landscape makes the village attractive to those seeking authentic Andalusian life, while still being easily accessible from the coast.

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Vista del pueblo de Riogordo, original von Té y kriptonita auf Wikimedia, bearbeitet. von Lutz Dausend
Té y kriptonita (2009). Español: Vista del pueblo de Riogordo y el pico de la Maroma (a la derecha), Málaga, España.. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File

Strolling through Riogordo, a charming white village in the heart of the Axarquía, is a journey into peace, nature, and authentic Andalusian life. Perched on a hill ridge overlooking valleys and surrounding mountains, Riogordo offers the perfect mix of rural charm and historical landmarks. The narrow streets wind upward past whitewashed houses with traditional wooden balconies, decorated with colorful flower pots.

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Salares Panorama
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Hidden in a narrow mountain gorge on the edge of the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park lies Salares, one of the smallest and most authentic white villages of the Axarquía. Its location between steep rock walls and green slopes gives the village an almost intimate atmosphere, as if protected by the surrounding mountains. Salares feels remote and peaceful, a place where the landscape and village life are closely intertwined.

Salares has only a few hundred inhabitants and sits at around 600 meters above sea level. Due to its isolated location, the village has preserved its traditional character. The whitewashed houses with red-tiled roofs, narrow streets, and small squares form a compact and coherent whole, where daily life mostly takes place on foot.

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