Campillos is a municipality in the province of Malaga, about 30 kilometres from Antequera and about 80 kilometres from the centre of Malaga. In the past, Campillos belonged to the village of Peñarrubia, which disappeared under the waters due to the construction of the Guadalteba dam.
The main attractions of Campillos are the lakes Dulce, Salada, Redonda, Capacete, Marcela and Cerrero, which have been declared a nature reserve by the regional Andalusian government.
In Campillos we find the famous wetlands of the province of Malaga, very close to the village of Fuente de Piedra and its famous lagoon. The area hosts a large biodiversity and most of the lagoons of Campillos have been declared a Nature Reserve.
Remains have been found that indicate that Campillos was a passage place during prehistory and was later occupied by the Phoenicians and Romans. Among the remains found, coins and ceramic fragments stand out, which leads us to believe that both civilizations settled in this area.
Several Visigothic capitals were also found, on which the Colegio San José was later built.
Campillos has an Arab past, during the Muslim rule Campillos belonged to Thebes. After the Christian conquest in 1492, repopulation began with citizens brought from other parts of Northern Spain and already conquered neighbouring villages. The autonomy of Campillos would not be achieved until 1680, when the inhabitants of Campillos bought the jurisdictional rights over their own village, which until then had belonged to the county of Teba, and King Charles II granted the village this status.
Today, the economy of Campillos is based on agriculture, livestock, poultry farming and leather industry.
There is a wide variety of activities and places to visit in Campillos. This municipality, known for its natural beauty and rich history, offers a unique experience for nature lovers and archaeologists.
One of the main attractions of Campillos is its natural environment. The area has up to 8 lagoons that are part of the Nature Reserve, making it one of the most beautiful places in the entire province of Malaga. Here, visitors can enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings and observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora.
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In addition to its natural beauty, you will also find some places of interest:
With the arrival of the Christian armies, the construction of religious buildings increased with the aim of converting non-believers to the dominant religion. Among these new religious buildings, we highlight the parish church built in 1506 and the chapel of San Benito from the 16th century. These places are not only important from a historical point of view, but they are also a testimony to the rich architectural tradition of the region.
Campillos is known for its rich and varied gastronomy, which has been enriched thanks to its location as a crossroads. Depending on the time of year, you can find dishes that will delight your senses. Some of the most outstanding dishes include the Porra campillera, the orange salmorejo, the asparagus soup or grill, the tagardinas stew, the migas, the hand stew and the gazpachuelo. In addition, you can enjoy traditional desserts and sweets such as fried milk, porridge, pestiños, empanadillas, muffins or oil buns.
Campillos celebrates its August Fair every year, which is one of the major festivals of the town. The fair is held from August 10 to 13 and has a wide programme of activities. In addition to the August Fair, Campillos is also known for the Ham Fair, a gastronomic event of provincial and regional reference that attracts more than 15,000 visitors each year. During this fair, you can taste excellent quality pork products made in an artisanal way, as well as other foods such as cheese, olive oil and traditional sweets of the region.
Remember to check the exact dates as they may vary slightly each year.
To get to Campillos, we recommend taking the direction towards Antequera. Campillos is at a reasonable distance from this place. If you need help with navigation, you can rent a car in Malaga to facilitate your trip.
In the map below you can see the route taken from Malaga airport to Campillos.
Town Hall: Crtra. Campillos-Málaga, Km 11 - 29320.
Telephone: 952 71 30 04.
Official Website: www.campillos.es
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