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Archidona
is a
quite
small,
insignificant
town
located
between
Malaga
and
Antequera,
within
Andalucia.
The
main
attraction
is the
9th
century
hermitage,
located
high
on the
hill,
overlooking
the
town.
The
energetic
walk
from
the
town,
those
like
us
drive
up.
The
road
is a
nail-biting
experience
but
with
care,
is
navigable.
The
views
from
the
top
are
spectacular
and
there
is a
bar
near
the
top if
you
need
refreshments.
Close
to the
hermitage
you
will
find
the
old
castle
walls,
partly
restored.
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At the
end of
May
the
town
hosts
the
annual
Dog
Fair,
the
largest
in the
area
and
now
declared
of
national
importance.
Thousands
of dog
lovers
and
dealers
converge
on the
town
to
buy,
sell
and
show
off
their
dogs.
Contact
the
tourist
office
for
exact
dates.
If you
do
visit
the
fair,
bear
in
mind
the
town
becomes
very
congested
and
arrive
early.
Pictured
right,
one of
the
entries
is
checked
over
by the
vet.
The
three-day
event
also
includes
a
street
event
when
the
dogs
are
driven
through
the
town,
to the
firing
of
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Within
the
town
there
are
several
churches
and a
few
monuments.
There
are
many
places
to eat
and
drink
and
several
good
hotels.
The
petrol
station
is on
the
outskirts
of the
town,
close
to the
Malaga
road.
From
Archidona,
head
to
Antequera
and
watch
for
Lovers
Rock
as you
head
down
the
motorway. |
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