Axarquía · Hilltop white village
Comares
A hilltop village with a castle, a gorge and views to the sea.
- Population
- 1,320
- Area
- 25.5 km²
- Málaga Airport
- ~74 min
- Málaga city
- ~55 min
- Coordinates
- 36.85°N · 4.25°W
The feel
Comares is one of the most dramatic villages in the Axarquía, perched on a rocky outcrop with the remains of a Moorish castle and views across the mountains to the Mediterranean. The streets are steep and whitewashed, the church is a landmark, and the surrounding gorge and caves are a draw for walkers. It is a place that feels genuinely remote, even though the coast is only half an hour away.
Why consider it
- A spectacular hilltop setting
- Moorish castle and historic centre
- Walking and nature on the doorstep
The property
The village is resale and renovation, with a few country houses. New-build is rare; access, parking and structural condition are the practical considerations.
Best for
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