Archidona, municipality of Spain
Description
Archidona is a municipality in Málaga Province situated between mountain terrain and flatter ground, characterized by white-walled buildings. The town centers around several churches and an octagonal plaza, with traditional narrow streets defining the core layout.
History
The settlement was founded during Moorish rule under an Arabic name that persists to this day. After reconquest by Castile, it was rebuilt with new urban planning, including the distinctive octagonal plaza design.
Culture
The town carries a name with Moorish roots, visible in the whitewashed architecture and narrow lanes of the old center. The Plaza Ochavada, the octagonal main square, reflects this historical influence and remains the living heart where daily life unfolds.
Practical
The center is easily walkable and compact, with the old core relatively flat and straightforward to navigate on foot. Those interested in the surroundings can find trails leading toward nearby hills that offer views across the surrounding landscape.
Did you know?
The Plaza Ochavada's octagonal design is rare in the region and was intentionally planned using geometric principles. This unusual shape often surprises visitors, as it stands out immediately and differs markedly from typical Spanish rectangular plazas.
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Peña de los Enamorados
9.4 km
Plaza Ochavada
94 m
Castillo-Mezquita Ermita de la Virgen de Gracia
668 m
Ermita de la Virgen de Gracia, Archidona
668 m
Lagunas de Archidona
7.3 km
Iglesia de Santa Ana
211 m
Iglesia del Convento de Las Mínimas
191 mMuseo Berrocal
10.2 km
Iglesia de la Victoria
305 mLas Capacheras
4.5 km
Iglesia de Jesús Nazareno (Archidona)
134 m
Centro Histórico de Archidona
146 mAbrigo del Cortijo de la Escardadera
4.9 kmTorre de la Palma
10.5 km
Convento de Santo Domingo
229 m
Archidona Public Library - Dr. Ricardo Conejo Ramilo
262 m
La Cilla
269 m
Silo of Archidona
1.1 kmStatue, Work of art
368 mEscuelas Pías
70 mCueva de las Grajas
1.4 kmWork of art, sculpture
571 mEstatua Homenaje al Perro Lobi
144 mScenic viewpoint
401 mScenic viewpoint
648 mScenic viewpoint
8.6 kmScenic viewpoint
8.6 kmLobi: Símbolo de fidelidad hasta la muerte
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