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Árchez

Village

Árchez is a small village in the province of Málaga, in southern Spain. The village is situated approximately 21 kilometres from Vélez Málaga. It has a population of approximately 408 residents, who are known as Archeros.

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Archez is located in a valley im the foothills of the Sierra Almijara. The River Turvilla runs through the village.

Adjoined to the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacíon is a 16th-century Mudéjar tower whose minaret dates from the 13th century.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Árchez
Province
Málaga
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
441
Altitude
435 m
Area (IGN)
4.2 km²
Postcode
29753
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The essentials for getting around Árchez without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.8374° N, 3.9902° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
29753
Altitude
435 m
Population (INE 2025)
441 inhabitants
Province / region
Málaga · Andalucía
Official website
archez.com

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Árchez's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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