Carratraca

A small spa village known for its sulphurous waters.

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Population: 718
Area: 22.6 km²
Málaga Airport: ~49 min
Málaga city: ~48 min
Coordinates: 36.85°N · 4.82°W

The feel

Carratraca is a village in the Guadalteba known since Roman times for its medicinal waters, with a historic spa and a compact white centre. It sits at the foot of the Sierra de Alcaparaín, surrounded by olives and cork oaks, and the nearby Ardales reservoirs add to the landscape. It is a quiet place with a curious history.

Why consider it

A historic spa and mineral waters
Mountain walks and reservoirs nearby
A very quiet, affordable village

The property

The village is resale and renovation, with a small number of houses. New-build is rare; check the condition of older properties.

Best for

RetirementSecond home

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Nearby, on the same trip

01 Guadalteba Ardales The village at the gateway to the Caminito del Rey and the turquoise reservoirs. ~53 min to Málaga Airport 02 Sierra de las Nieves El Burgo A village at the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves national park. ~79 min to Málaga Airport 03 Valle del Guadalhorce Álora A town of castles and olive groves, at the gateway to the Caminito del Rey. ~45 min to Málaga Airport

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