Ardales

Ardales
Municipality

Coat of arms

Municipal location in the Province of Málaga
Ardales

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 36°52′40″N 4°50′41″W / 36.87778°N 4.84472°W / 36.87778; -4.84472Coordinates: 36°52′40″N 4°50′41″W / 36.87778°N 4.84472°W / 36.87778; -4.84472
Country  Spain
Community Andalusia
Province Málaga
Comarca Comarca de Antequera, Guadalteba
Government
  Mayor Juan Calderón Ramos
Area
  Total 106 km2 (41 sq mi)
Elevation 445 m (1,460 ft)
Population (2010)
  Total 2,660
  Density 25/km2 (65/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ardaleños
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 29550
Website Official website

Ardales is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 62.5 kilometres from Málaga.

Main sights

On the hill above the town is the historic church and higher still are the ruins of the Ardales castle. At the peak of the hill is the hermitage Ermita del Calvario. The infamous Caminito del Rey is nearby.

External links

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