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by Naomi Diestro

Canillas de Aceituno

If you’re searching for a peaceful life in a quaint, Canillas de Aceituno has plenty of bars, several
olde worlde, non-touristy Spanish village high restaurants, shops, post office, school, banks,
up in the mountains, Canillas de Aceituno might two children’s play areas and an inviting open-
really suit you. air swimming pool (with bar) on the edge of the
It’s rather remote, not much sign of life at all in the village – perfect for cooling off in the summer
mountainous scenery leading up to it along the heat.
winding roads from Sedella and Trapiche, with A terraced one- or two-bedroomed rustic
the nearest town, shopping centre, hospital and townhouse in the centre can cost you around
beaches being a half-hour or so drive away. 60,000-70,000 euros, but if you’re willing to
Its old whitewashed walls and streets, some too take on a renovation project it can be yours for
narrow for cars, give the place a Moroccan feel, around 40,000 euros, with low running costs, no
and some proprietors sell goods and services community fees and a free nearby car park.
from their own front rooms with no shop signs, Don’t miss: The dramatic canyons and gushing
no window displays ... if you peer through a waterfall of El Saltillo, a 5 km hike along
small glass slot in a door in calle Olivo, for footbridges and a walkway suspended in a wall
example, you’ll work out from the washbasin – scary but thrilling!
and appointments book it’s actually the village
barber’s.

Population: 1,620
Covers: 42 km
Height above sea level: 649 m
Distance to Málaga city: 61 km
Distance from coast: 30 minutes
Market day: Fridays at the village entrance
Nearest mountain range: Sierra de Tejeda

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