La Axarquía

Through the villages of Arenas, Archez, Salares, Sedella and Canillas de Aceituno. This Mudejar route takes us through the richest cultural, artistical, and architectural periods of the Axarquía. It is a delight for visitors who know how to appreciate the beauty of past glories. The Mudejar Towers of Salares, Canillas de Aceituno and the Parish Church of Sedella raise their heads above the Moorish architecture of the white houses of the villages. The Bentomiz Palace in Arenas evokes times gone by.

Sedella

Árchez

Salares

Arenas

Mudéjar route Map

Canillas de Aceituno

PLACES OF INTEREST

Arenas - Bentomiz castle. Minaret of Daimalos. Archez - Minaret of the ancient mosque (16th C) Salares - Minaret which is a national monument (18th C). Sedella - Parish Church of San Andrés with interesting Mudejar decoration. Canillas de Aceituno - Water cistern near the fountain of Hortezuelo, Tower of the Moorish Queen. La Rabrije beauty spot.

FIESTAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Arenas - San Sebastián and Santa Catalina, 10th to 12th of August. Archez - San Antón and Sebastián , 17th and 18th Jan. Nuestra Señora del Rosario, 1st fortnight in Aug. Salares - San Antón, 17th January. Santa Ana, 26th July. Sedella - San Antón, 17th January. Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, 1st fortnight in August. Canillas de Aceituno - San Isidro, 15th May. Virgen de la Cabeza, middle of August.