The Axarquía is the eastern part of Málaga province and one of the most varied regions in Andalusia. Within half an hour you go from the beach to the mountains. Here are twelve ideas for an active and authentic holiday.
Active outdoors
- Rent an e-bike and explore the white villages at your own pace. Bikes are delivered to your door — see our e-bike rental.
- Cycle the Nerja coast on an easy, mostly flat route. Read E-Bike the Nerja Coast.
- Join a guided bike tour through the mountains with a local guide — see our (e)bike tours.
- Hike to El Acebuchal, the rebuilt "lost village" in the Sierra Almijara.
- Climb La Maroma, the highest peak in Málaga province.
- Ride a motorbike over the mountain passes towards Granada with our motorbike tours.
Culture and villages
- Visit Cómpeta, the wine village with a lively square and the famous Noche del Vino. See our Cómpeta travel guide.
- Stroll through Frigiliana, with its Moorish streets and colourful doors.
- Follow the Mudéjar Route and discover minarets in Árchez and Salares — read The Mudéjar Route by E-Bike.
- Taste Moscatel wine and the local raisins from the hills around Cómpeta.
Day trips
- Granada and the Alhambra: one of Spain's most famous monuments. See Granada & the Alhambra in one day.
- Caminito del Rey, Ronda or Gibraltar: spectacular day excursions with transport from Cómpeta, Torre del Mar, Algarrobo or Torrox.
Plan your holiday
Want to combine several of these activities? We put together a tailor-made programme to suit your group, level and pace. Get in touch and tell us what you have in mind.