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, erected in 1994 and the first of its kind outside Asia. We'll discuss its details and symbolism.

We'll walk through the Buddhist centre's paths while enjoying views of the sea and the Tejeda and Almijara mountain ranges. We will then visit the nearby Atalaya Tower, a 15th-century fortress.

Afterward, we'll visit some of the region's white villages. Our first stop will be Comares for a guided tour. Following the tour, you’ll have 1 hour of free time for lunch.

Next, we'll head to Cútar to see the historic fountain and Our Lady of the Incarnation Church. We'll then proceed to El Borge, where we'll walk through its streets and visit the El Rosario Church's crypt.

Finally, we'll conclude the tour and return to Malaga after approximately 8 hours of exploring.