Sitting at the foot of the Sierra Almijara mountains Salares
is a tranquil and picturesque village located in the Axarquia
region of Andalucia. The centre of the village is traffic-free.
Facilities in the village include shops, bars, a paharmacy
and a school.
Salares has a long history that probably dates from
the Phonecian times. The village has a Roman bridge
and the local church is a famous for being built in
the 16th century Mudejar style whist maintaining the
13/14th century minaret. The church was built on the
site of a mosque dating from Moorish times, the building
was delared a National Historic
Monument in 1979.
From Salares Málaga international airport can
be reached in just over an hour and the coast is approximately
a 25 minute drive.
Properties in Salares
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