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Atajate

Village

Atajate is a municipality in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalucia in southern Spain. It is located east of the province in the Genal Valley and is one of the towns that make up the region of the Serrania de Ronda. It is the least populated town in the province of Málaga.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Atajate
Province
Málaga
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
168
Altitude
744 m
Area (IGN)
10.1 km²
Postcode
29494
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The essentials for getting around Atajate without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.6400° N, 5.2452° 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
29494
Altitude
744 m
Population (INE 2025)
168 inhabitants
Province / region
Málaga · Andalucía
Official website
atajate.net

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 Atajate'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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Where to sleep in Atajate

5 registered places to stay

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