Malaga Villages Information:
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Situated in the north of the province of Malaga,
this region has always enjoyed a privileged geographic location. It
is an area of great agricultural importance, the vegetables, cereals
and olive trees from the fertile plain of Antequera being the main
economical impulse to the expansion of local industry, with the help
of excellent connections with the main Andalusian cities.
The scenic beauty of this region is particularly remarkable in two
areas of special natural charm. The Natural Park of El Torcal is a
wonderful example of calcareous landscape, where wind and water carve
the most unusual shapes in the rocks and headlands to be found in
its passages, towers and fences. It boasts over 665 botanical species,
and 85 bird species stand out among its fauna. As for lakes, the Fuente
Piedra lagoon gives shelter to the Peninsula's largest colony of flamingos,
where they gather massively for nesting and reproduction. In good
water conditions, up to 15,000 couples gather, and over 12,000 chickens
hatch.
This is an area of great monumental, artistic and archaeological value.
Antequera, in particular, preserves the best proof of the coexistence
of cultures throughout history. From the Neolithic we find the Menga,
Rorheral and Viera Dolmens; from the Arabic times, the Castle and
the Alcazaba (Arabic Castle); The Royal Collegiate Church of Saint
Mary is the first emblematic Rennaisance monument; and churches and
palaces dating back to the sixteenth century. Deep-rooted fairs and
traditions are the pride of the region, which hosts one of the oldest
Passion Weeks known to man, when Images which date back to the sixteenth
century, by some of the most renowned artists, are venerated along
its roads and on its squares. The Ribbon Horse Races of Fuente Piedra
are officially appointed Tourist Atrraction of National Interest.
Finally, a mention to its excellent gastronomy, with a special mention
to "porra" (a cold vegetable sauce), "migas" (fried
breadcrumbs) and the most traditional monastic desserts, such as "bienmesabe"
(an almond, cinnamon and egg cream).
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