Hotels in Axarquía, Spain

Axarquía is a sun-soaked region in Andalusia, Spain, east of Málaga, famous for its year-round subtropical climate that supports Europe's only avocado and mango plantations. Winters are mild, averaging 60°F (15°C), perfect for hiking the trails of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park or exploring white-washed villages like Frigiliana, while summers reach 86°F (30°C) but are cooled by Mediterranean breezes at beaches like Playa Burriana in Nerja. The region splits into two distinct areas: the coastal strip with lively towns like Torre del Mar and Nerja offering watersports and the Nerja Caves, and the inland Alpujarra-like hills with trails and olive oil mills.