Almogia is located 25km from Malaga a charming village which sits on the
hill side, with its traditional Spanish style narrow streets that are
lined with long established whitewashed buildings. Ideally located for
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if you feel like visiting the golden sandy beaches of the costa del sol.
The village provides a comprehensive choice of the highest quality services
and amenities. Tapas bars offering some the most popular tapas;
Boquerones - Small white fish fillets in oil.
Albondigas - Meatballs, usually in a tomato sauce.
Ensalada Rusa - Russian salad.
Ensalada de Boca - Crabstick salad.
Huevos en Mayonesa - Eggs in mayonnaise.
Callos - tripe with chickpeas.
Magro - Pork pieces in tomato sauce.
Tortilla - Omelet (Tortilla Espanola is Spanish omelet)
Gambas Pil Pil - Prawns in a hot, garlic oil.
Almogia dish is Chanfaina, kid goat with almonds.
Important amongst the public buildings is the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora
de la Asuncion, built over the ruins of a Moorish mosque. It was designed
by Diego de Vergara in 1552 for the Bishop of Malaga. Despite the destruction
of the original mosque, an impressive coffered mudejar ceiling covers
the central nave. The church boasts numerous 18th century religious icons,
as well as a portrait of the hermit, Saint Paul.
The village has a number of significant annual festivals. Semana Santa at Easter
'Burial of Christ' procession takes place. In May, the romeria (procession) of San
Isidro, patron saint of farmers, August Verdiales festival also coincides with the
Trilla, or threshing competition.
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