Situated in the northeast of the province of Malaga, Archidona is on the border with the province of Granada. Access is excellent as two major motorways pass the outskirts of the town and there are two railway stations close by. Malaga airport is about 35 minutes away and Granada a bit further.
With a population of less than 8,500 residents, Archidona is a small town with some important attractions. The must see Plaza Ochavada, built in the 1700s, is a large octagonal plaza where a number of shops and restaurants. The town hall is also located in this Baroque-style plaza. Many historic church buildings are scattered throughout the town.
Archidona currently has six restaurants to choose from. Each establishment serves traditional Andalusian fare. For those wanting a wider variety, the town centre houses the 'Ruta del Tapeo' (Tapas Route) in which many area bars offer regional foods with a beverage purchase.
Nature lovers will appreciate the surrounding mountainside. Many hiking trails start right on the edge of town. If bicycling is your interest, there are a few biking routes that transverse the area. The Mar'n is a small stream that branches off of the Guadalhorce River. The Mar'n is adjacent to a popular picnic area that offers many recreational trails, barbecue pits, and recreational facilities.
Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the Polideportivo Pavilion, built in 1985. Every year, the pavilion hosts bike races, soccer matches, volleyball tournaments, chess competitions, basketball games, and more. The pavilion can keep people of all ages fit while they are enjoying the camaraderie from other locals.
Tourism is not one of the town's more important industries. Most residents work in the field of agriculture, livestock, or they travel to larger cities. The commute really isn't too bad thanks to the numerous motorways and larger roads and beautiful mountain ranges, so most commuters do not mind.
The local regional centre is Antequera which is only twenty kilometers away. Antequera is beautiful and provides excellent shopping as well as a Moorish castle, innumerable old churches, superb bull ring (housing an excellent restaurant) and ancient dolmens. The Antequera hospital is reckoned to be one of the best in Europe so the town is a good place to fall sick! Mind you with the beautiful climate, excellent local diet and the opportunities for exercise you should be able to put that of for a long time to come!
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