Axarquía · White village
Alcaucín
A mountain village at the gateway to the Tejeda and Almijara sierras.
- Population
- 2,487
- Area
- 45.2 km²
- Málaga Airport
- ~75 min
- Málaga city
- ~56 min
- Coordinates
- 36.90°N · 4.12°W
The feel
Alcaucín sits at the foot of the Sierra de Tejeda, with the green water of Lake Viñuela below and the dramatic Alcázar gorge nearby. It is a working village of olives and almonds, with a handful of bars and a pace that slows as soon as the coast road is left behind. Walkers and birdwatchers use it as a base; families come for the space and the views.
Why consider it
- Direct access to the Tejeda and Almijara national park
- Lake Viñuela and the Alcázar gorge nearby
- Village prices, with the coast 30 minutes away
The property
The village is mostly resale and renovation, with small country houses and plots on the edge. New-build is limited; check access, water and planning classification before considering land.
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