The Axarquia, on the easternmost part of the Costa del Sol, is situated next to Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol and its seaport and airport, which are amongst the busiest in Spain. The city is also well-connected with the rest of Spain by road, thanks to the modern communication network. All of it makes the whole area an ideal welcoming place for quality tourism that look for something other than sun, sea and sand. A type of tourism that looks for history, for legend, such as that of the mountain bandits that still seem to lurk around the Venta de Alfarnate, where all those traveling inland from the coast had to pass. That look for nature, thanks to the walking trails through the beautiful countryside. That look for emotions, practicing hang-gliding, windsurfing, waterskiing or scuba-diving. That looks for relaxation on the magnificent golf courses that have the Costa del sol.
The Axarquia offers some splendid tours to discover the many secrets of the area. One of the most interesting itineraries is the Route of the Olive Oil and the Mountains. The remains of huge millstones and enormous vats that can be found in the region are proof of how far back olive-oil...