The River Guaro valley, which has been turned into a reservoir, is the axis of this municipality, whose territory borders the Colmenar corridor on the north and the La Axarquía Mountains on the south. These two geographic features form different landscapes. Thus, while the former area exhibits low relief that is ideal for grain fields and olive groves the latter terrain, south of the reservoir, becomes more uneven due to the presence of hills whose plant cover is composed mainly of brush and a few stands of evergreen oaks, but olive groves and vineyards are also found there.

In the central part of the municipality is the La Viñuela reservoir, the largest in capacity in the province of Málaga and one of the main tourist resources in the region. From its shores can be seen a broad landscape dominated by the formidable mass of the Sierra de Tejeda range and the whimsical shape of the Boquete de Zafarraya mountain pass. Despite this, there are no great elevations in the municipality of La Viñuela, as its highest point does not reach 600 metres. The most notable peaks are the hills of Ballesteros (361 metres), on the border of Alcaucín, Castaño (316 metres) and Agudo, which at 558 metres, ranks as the highest elevation in the municipality and serves as the dividing line with Vélez Málaga.

La Viñuela ****

Recently declared as best rural hotel in province of Málaga, it is located right in the heart of la Axarquia, beside the reservoir of La Viñuela and at the foot of the Sierra Tejeda mountain range.

Its exquisite decoration, modern facilities, the restaurant recognised with different awards, the pools and gardens, all make the hotel la Viñuela the ideal place for relaxing break closer to nature.

Alojamientos Huetor **

Situated within reaching distance of the Viñuela reservoir, this complex is the ideal place to enjoy a rural getaway.

Alojamientos Huertor has charming semi-detached houses, equipped with lounges and fireplaces where you can relax in the warmth in the cool evenings. In the summer you can also soak up the sun on the terrace of the house.

Take a dip in the complex’s swimming pool, which is set right next to the accommodation. You can lie back and enjoy the sunbathing on the sun loungers that surround the pool.