Ardales
This small Andalusian village in the mountains of Málaga province, Ardales sits beside the Guadalhorce reservoirs and offers striking views across the surrounding sierra. The Caminito del Rey trail runs nearby, and the Cave of Ardales holds pigments that researchers have attributed — controversially — to Neanderthals some 64,800 years ago. Above the village stand the ruins of Ardales Castle and, at the hilltop, the Ermita del Calvario hermitage.
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- Population2,631
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
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Ardales: quick answers
Where is Ardales?
Ardales is in Málaga, Spain, about 32 km20 miles in a straight line from Ronda.
How do you get to Ardales?
The nearest airport is Málaga (AGP), about 1 hr 6 min away by road. The nearest train station is Pizarra, about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ardales?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C47°F. The wettest month is November, with about 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ardales?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ardales?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Antequera, Grazalema and Osuna. Ardales is listed among the day trips from Málaga.