Logbook · 5 places

What to see and do in Algatocín

What to see and do in Algatocín (Serranía de Ronda, Málaga): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Activities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

When to go to Algatocín: festival calendar

October: Fiestas patronales de Algatocín (4 al 7 de octubre (patronales); 15 de mayo (San Isidro))

How far each place is from the centre of Algatocín

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Algatocín) 7.8 km

Towns near Algatocín

What to see in Benarrabá 2.4 km · 5 places
What to see in Benalauría 2.7 km · 4 places
What to see in Benadalid 3.8 km · 6 places
What to see in Genalguacil 4.8 km · 6 places
What to see in Jubrique 5.5 km · 6 places
What to see in Gaucín 7 km · 7 places
What to see in Cortes de la Frontera 7.8 km · 6 places
What to see in Atajate 8 km · 5 places

Spain › Andalusia › Málaga › Serranía de Ronda › Algatocín

What to see and do in Algatocín

Algatocín
Village
Founded in the 8th century under the Arabic name Al-Atusiyin, it had only 26 households when the Catholic Monarchs conquered the area in 1485; by 1560 its entire population, around a hundred people, was Morisco. It was sacked and burned by French troops in 1810. It now has around 800 inhabitants.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Algatocín)
Monument
Parish church rebuilt in 1604 after being burned down during the Morisco rebellion of 1570.
El saqueo francés de Algatocín
Historical milestone
On 7 May 1810 French troops attacked and sacked Algatocín during the War of Independence.
El pan de Algatocín
Food and drink
Algatocín is known for making one of the most expensive breads in the world.
Fiestas patronales de Algatocín
Activity
Patronal festivals of Algatocín in honour of Saint Francis and the Virgen del Rosario, along with the pilgrimage of Saint Isidore with music and horseback competitions.