Casa La Barraca
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About Us and Alcaucin
We are a family of four living our dream here in Spain. We are a mixed Spanish/English family with two children, a boy and a girl. We feel so blessed to be living here in such a wonderful area. Alcaucin is rich in culture and has so much to offer to all ages. Its land is filled with Olive trees that are harvested every winter and then cold pressed to make the most wonderful extra virgin olive oil.
AlcaucÃn
Alcaucin is a charming white washed village, situated away from the hustle and bustle of package holiday Spain in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Axarquia in the Sierra Tejada mountain range, along the route of olive oil and mountains, Malaga province.
The town is located approximately 54 kilometres from the city centre of Málaga and 25 kilometres from Torre del Mar. AlcaucÃn town has an approximated population of just under 2,500 inhabitants.
There is a market every Saturday in the village of Alcaucin where you can buy your fruit and veg for the week, many household items or even just soak up the atmosphere of the locals going about their every day lives.
The village also boasts a library, two banks, a doctors surgery, some wonderful bars and resturants, a childrens play area and a lovely fountain offering you natural spring water with healing properties.
Facts
Inhabitants 2469
Level above sea 1699 meters
Nearest airport Malaga
Distance to airport 42 km
Distance to beach 25 km
Max. temperature 40 ºC
Min. temperature 5 ºC
History
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The town derives its name from the Arabic Al Cautin, meaning the arches. There are two possible explanations for the town's name, one being the existence of an aqueduct in the town, the other being that the wood in the surrounding area was excellent for making bow and arrow weaponry.
However, prehistoric sites have been found within the local surroundings of AlcaucÃn, including a cave where the remains of Neanderthal Man were found.
Close to the village you can also visit the Castle ZalÃa, dating back to the Phoenician era.