Archidona
Declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1980 for its Baroque urban heritage, Archidona is a tiny Andalusian town in the foothills of the Sierra de Gracia, with scenic viewpoints across mountain country and a well-preserved historic centre. Its octagonal Plaza Ochavada, ringed by arcaded facades, is the centrepiece of the old town. The site has been settled since the Phoenicians, and in 756 the Emirate of Córdoba was proclaimed here. Natural lagoons and the Hoz de Marín gorge add ecological interest nearby.
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- Population8,506
- Nearest water from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.4 km5.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Archidona: quick answers
Where is Archidona?
Archidona is in Málaga, Spain, about 42 km26 miles in a straight line from the city of Málaga.
How do you get to Archidona?
The nearest airport is Granada (GRX), about 44 min away by road. The nearest train station is Antequera Alta Velocidad, about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Archidona?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is December, with about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Archidona?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Archidona?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Antequera, Priego de Córdoba and Alcalá la Real. Archidona is listed among the day trips from Málaga and day trips from Granada.