Almogía is a village belonging to the Guadalhorce valley region. It has a population of 4000 inhabitants and is located only 24 kms from the capital of the province. It is therefore a strategic location between the Sierra de Antequera and Malaga Mountains, extending its territory from North to South. Its urban core consite in a grid of narrow streets and whitewashed houses reminiscent Arabic, located in the middle hill. To reach this area must take the A - 6113, and then take the exit road A -423.

The origin is uncertain and remote Almogía; will have found it remains in the area belonging to prehistory. Also found archaeological remains of the Roman age. Some argue that the real origin of Almogía is due to the tribe of al-mexies. Either way, it was during the Arab domination when it produces the most significant expansion of its urban core. During this stage the strength of Sancti Petri played a key role in defending Bobastro. The town was reconquered by the Catholic kings in 1487. In 1570 came the rebellion of the Moors. The Inquisition was very entrenched in this area, the large number of Moors who inhabited this area. Later still, during the War of Independence, Almogía and its castle were invaded by French troops.

What to see in Almogia

- Church of the Assumption, built in 1552.
- Capilla del Santo Cristo, built in the seventeenth century .
- Torre de la Vela.
- Castle Huns- Xan -Biter.
- Shrine of the Three Crosses, built in the eighteenth century.
- Sacred Heart Chapel, built in the eighteenth century.
- Laundry in La Noria, the nineteenth century.
- Santa Ana chapel.
- Hortezuela source of the nineteenth century.

Routes

- Campanillas river Route: Kilometric point 18.270 - Viewpoint - Cuesta del Almendro - Venta de las Palomas - Roman Bridge - Cortijo los Pilones - Cortijo Mosampedro - Arroyo Coche neighborhood.

- Route to Santi-Petri Mountain: Kilometric point 13 of the road C-3310 - Chapel of the Three Crosses - Sancti Petri Mountain.

- Almond Route: Malaga - Almogia - Old wheel - Road Santi Petri - Santi Petri Mountain - Shrine of the Three Crosses - Estación de Cártama.

Gastronomy

Ajoblanco, gazpachuelo, dorá soup, salmorejo, porridge, goat with dressing, franciscanas, borrachuelos and chanfaina.

Festivals

- Processions in Easter.
- Corpus Christi Day in May.
- Verdiales Feast of the Three Crosses in May.
- Pilgrimage of San Isidro Labrador, May 15th.
- San Juan, 23th June.
- Trilla Contest in August.
- August Fair, Aug. 15th.

Weather

The average annual temperature is 17ºC.

Telephones of interest

Local police. Phone +34606408018
Guardia Civil. Phone +34952430016
Civil Protection. Phone +34650289658
Health Center. Phone +34952430452
Pharmacy. Phone +34952430003
Post Office. Phone +34952430078

Tourist Office in Almogia

Almogía Town Hall. Address: Plaza de la Constitución, 1.Phone: +34952430025.