Los Romanes is situated 45 kilometres from Malaga and 19 kilometres from the coast at Torre del Mar with excellent road access.
The village has a maximum altitude of 700 metres and a population of 600. It is located in a dramatic setting next to
and overlooking Lake Vinuela within the area of
Axarquia.From throughout the village there are magnificent views over the turquoise waters of the lake towards the dramatic backdrop of the
Sierra Tejeda mountains, snowcapped in winter.
Los Romanes hosts three main annual, and many smaller, festivals. The first is during the first
weekend in May when a romeria, involving a 4 kilometre procession
following a scenic route around the lake, takes place. Refreshments and tapas are provided free-of-charge along the way. The
three-day event finishes in a picturesque spot beside the lake with camping, BBQs, picnics, beer tents, horse shows and other
amusements and attractions.
In June, the next fiesta takes place around the market square when flamenco music
and dancing, food and wine are freely provided.
The main town festival takes place in mid-August when again different types of music
plus flamenco are performed and huge pans of paella are cooked in the streets.
Useful Numbers:
Emergency Doctor: 061
Emergency Police: 091
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