Iznate lies 29 kilometres from Malaga and 5 kilometres from the coast at Benajarafe which is midway between Rincon de la Victoria and Torre del Mar, at an altitude of 311 metres. It is situated within the area of Axarquia, on the scenic Route of Sun and Avocadao, and has a population of 1,000.
The village is surrounded by small hills and is irrigated by the River Iznate. It has wonderful panoramic views over the mountain ranges.
Of Moorish origin, the village layout has steep, narrow streets. The parish church of San Gregorio VII was built in the 16th century and houses several valuable paintings. |