About Rincón de la Victoria
Where history, nature and great cuisine combine in a Mediterranean paradise.
Just 12 kilometres away from Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria emerges as a coastal jewel which captures the essence of the Andalusian Mediterranean. This town, named as Puerta de la Axarquía (‘The Door to the Axarquía’), has almost nine kilometres long of golden beaches with crystal-clear water, as its cliffs and mountains provide the perfect contrast for the enjoyment of all your senses.
A historic municipality
Rincón de la Victoria has seen humanity for many centuries. Treasure Cave is the only cavern with a seafaring origin which is open to visitors in all of Europe and it contains remains which date back to the Upper Paleolithic. Its galleries, which have been shaped by the sea currents for millennia, are home to cave paintings and archaeological remains which takes us to the dawn of our civilization.
Right next to this location, Victoria Cave helps complementing this trip to the past thanks to its two kilometres long galleries where Prehistoric engravings and paintings of the Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic are stored. An active caving tourist experience where visitors wearing a helmet and a head torch will be able to admire the oldest art in Málaga Bay.
Another breathtaking spot is Bezmiliana Fortified House, an imposing military fortification whose construction was ordered by King Charles III in 1766 in order to protect the coast from British and Dutch pirates. Nowadays, it works a prestigious exhibition hall, where the royal badge shows its majestic appearance takes visitors back to times of siege and defense.
Between cliffs and dream beaches
The Cliffs in El Cantal are one of the most emblematic postcards in the municipality. This natural enclave connecting Rincón de la Victoria and La Cala del Moral offers a scenic viewpoint with panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline. The historic tunnels, which were open back in 1908 to allow trains to connect Málaga and Vélez-Málaga, are accessible nowadays. If you are feeling adventurous, you also have the option to border the coastline.
From La Cala del Moral to Los Rubios, while passing through the large beach of Rincón de la Victoria, the different beaches in town invite you to rest and enjoy under Málaga’s sun. The seaside promenade, heart of the town’s social life, offers the most notable hotel and culinary offer, making it a bustling epicentre during summer nights.
Fairs and Festivals
Cultural life on Rincón de la Victoria never stops. The festivities in honour of Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), every July 16th, makes the streets feel more colourful with the devotion that locals share on its maritime procession. Tapas Fair, which takes place in June, invites any visitor to savor the rich local cuisine, while Rincón de la Victoria’s Boquerón Week on September pays tribute to this symbol of Málaga’s coast.
The traditional Verdiales Music Contest at the end of September, which has been declared as a Unique Festival of Málaga, are dates you must not forget if you love Andalusian Folklore.
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