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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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Where to sleep in Árchez

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    El alminar de Árchez es la torre campanario de la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, situada en el municipio de Árchez, en la provincia de Málaga, España.

    AlminarBien de interés cultural

    Alminar mudéjar de Árchez
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    MezquitaBien de interés cultural

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    Lugar

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What to do

2 plans to experience Árchez on the move, not just passing through.

Bike

1 activity

Cycling route: Algarobo Competa

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Hiking

1 activity

Hiking: SL-A 277 · Los Molinos - Río Turvilla

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Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Árchez

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodegas Almijara · 0.8 km away, in Cómpeta · 3 within 15 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingUnnamed on the map · 10.6 km away, in FrigilianaGetting there
  • BeachesPlaya del Morche · 11 km away, in Torrox · 27 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingAndale · 11.3 km away, in Torrox · 2 within 15 kmGetting there
  • DivingCentro de Buceo · 11.6 km away, in Torrox · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsPuerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez · 12.1 km away, in Vélez-MálagaGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingKayakmaro.es · 13.2 km away, in Nerja · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Water parksAquavelis · 13.3 km away, in Vélez-MálagaGetting there
  • Spas and hot springsAlhama de Granada · 20 km away, in Alhama de Granada · 2 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVía Ferrata John Hogbin Tramo 4 K3+ · 23 km away, in Zafarraya · 3 within 25 kmGetting there