Tour to Frigiliana and El Acebuchal
Discover one of the most beautiful villages in Spain and a charming little village abandoned after the Spanish Civil War and now restored by a local family.
From
65 €
per person
Available on Wednesdays
Duration: ~5,5 hours (from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm)
Languages: Spanish, German, English
Small group of 3-8 people
What’s included in the Tour to Frigiliana and El Acebuchal
If you come to La Axarquia surely one of the reasons is to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Spain: Frigiliana.
Guided visit and free time in Frigiliana
Guided visit to ‘the lost village’ El Acebuchal
Enjoy a delicious lunch made by local products in a local restaurant
Description and itinerary
Join us to discover one of the most stunning white villages in Spain.
Our guide will pick you up at your accommodation at 9:30 and after 15 minutes driving through the mountains we will be at the city of the three cultures: Frigiliana.
Accompanied by an expert guide, we will explore the fascinating history of the Moorish in the mountains of the Axarquia area, exploring corners full of Andalusian heritage, traditional architecture and secrets that go unnoticed if you visit it on your own.
Every corner is perfectly preserved, clean and decorated with lots of plants. For this reason Frigiliana is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.
After the guided tour, you will have free time to continue exploring Frigiliana at your own pace, with the advantage of already knowing its historical and cultural context, which will enrich your experience even more.
Lastly, we will drive you to El Acebuchal, or The Lost Village, as it ‘s known. It is located in the heart of the Natural Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama, in the mountains.
This tiny village will impress you for its history and the spectacular scenery, our guide will tell you all the secrets about this hidden gem and after that we will have a delicious lunch in the lovely and popular local restaurant.
This lunch will be one of the highlights of your holidays in Spain, especially the tasty homemade bread! After lunch we will take you back to your acommodation in la Axarquia.
Included in the tour
Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (other points on request) in our Mercedes Vito.
English-Spanish-German official guide/driver.
Guided tour in Frigiliana and El Acebuchal.
Lunch with menu (please let us know if you have any special needs; drinks not included).
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Want to do this route in private, during another time of the year, or in a larger group? Contact us and we will arrange it.
Why with Oletrips?
Local guides
Our guides are Andalusian, true locals born in the region.
Experts
They have an in-depth knowledge of the history, customs and traditions of the area.
In love with their land
We are truly passionate about our land! You will take a little piece of Andalusia in your heart.
Testimonials about this tour
Recommended by 100% of the customers who have taken the tour to Frigiliana and El Acebuchal (TripAdvisor).
Jules
We did the one hour Frigliana walking tour and it was AMAZING. It was the right amount of time too. Our guide was so lovely, she knew everyone in town.
The city is so beautiful with quaint little streets and shops and the friendliest people. It is definitely worth the time if in Nerja or neighbouring towns.
George C.
Had a wonderful day with oletrips visiting Frigiliana and El Acebuchal, the lost village.
Cipriano was a perfect guide, his knowledge of the area and his passion excelled. It is the second trip we have been on with oletrips and Cipriano, we went on the wine tour last year which was also excellent, we would definitely recommend oletrips, look forward to more trips in the future
Anthony
Both villages were beautiful, stunning views and our guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Nice to be in a small group. The lunch was delicious.
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Tell us your where your accommodation is and we will inform you about the pick up time.
FAQs
Why is Frigiliana the city of the 3 cultures?
Frigiliana is called the city of the three cultures because here lived Hispanic-Muslims, Christians and Jews, and the streets reflect vestiges of the three cultures.
What makes Frigiliana one of the most beautiful towns of Spain?
The mix of cultures that have shaped its streets and buildings, its geographical location, its climate and its decorated streets are probably the main factors.
Why are people from Frigiliana called ‘aguanosos’?
This unofficial denonym comes from the fact that, in the past, the sale of fruit and specifically apricots was very important in the area. One of the arguments used by the sellers of Frigiliana, was that their apricots were “good and aguanosos (which means watery – with lots of juice)”, and hence this curious nickname.
Why is el Acebuchal called “The Lost Village”?
Because it was abandoned after the Spanish Civil War in the 50s for around 50 years until a local family started to restore the village to bring it back to life.
