Buddhist Stupa & White Villages Axarquia Day Trip

Do you want to discover Andalusia's hidden treasures? On this Buddhist Stupa & White Villages Axarquia Day Trip, you'll see some of Andalusia's most tucked away monuments as well as the charming villages of Comares, Cútar and El Borge.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Paseo de la Farola in Malaga and get on the minibus that'll take us to the Karma Guen Buddhist Centre.

After a 40-minute drive, we'll arrive at the Velez-Malaga Buddhist Stupa, the first of its kind built outside Asia in 1994. We'll discuss its intricate details and meanings.

We'll walk through the centre's rural paths with views of the sea and the Tejeda and Almijara mountain ranges. Next, we'll visit the Atalaya Tower, a 15th-century fortress with Arab-style architecture.

Then, we'll continue our tour of the region's white villages. The first stop will be Comares for a guided tour and 1 hour of free time for lunch.

Following Comares, we'll visit Cútar, checking out the historic fountain and Our Lady of the Incarnation Church. Afterwards, we’ll proceed to El Borge, known for its bandit history, and visit the El Rosario Church's crypt.

Finally, the tour will conclude with our return to Malaga after approximately 8 hours of exploration.