# Things to see in Ardales (Spain): 26 places and when to go

> Ardales is a town in Spain, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (17), Nature (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Bobastro, Cueva de Ardales and Sierra de Aguas. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ardales/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Spain · 36.8857, -4.8458
- **Places:** 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/) (17) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) (4) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) (3) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museos/) (1) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/espiritual/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** AGP Málaga, 39 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Sierra Prieta, at 1,519 m.

## What to see in Ardales

The places in and around Ardales, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Bobastro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bobastro/): Cultural property in Ardales, Spain · 6.1 km
- [Cueva de Ardales](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cueva-prehistorica-de-ardales-dona-trinidad/): Cave in Spain · 2.1 km
- [Sierra de Aguas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sierra-de-aguas/): Mountain in Spain · 7.5 km
- [Sierra Prieta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sierra-prieta/): Mountain in Spain · 13 km
- [Pizarra Municipal Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-municipal-de-pizarra/): Museum in Spain · 20 km
- [Castillo (Álora)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-alora/): Cultural property in Álora, Spain · 15 km
- [Iglesia de San Lorenzo (Valle de Abdalajís)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/iglesia-de-san-lorenzo-martir/): Church building in Valle de Abdalajís, Spain · 15 km
- [Álora - Valle de Abdalajís](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alora-valle-de-abdalajis/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Andalucía (Provincia de Málaga)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/andalucia-provincia-de-malaga/): Hiking · 853 m
- [Ardales - El Burgo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ardales-el-burgo/): Hiking · 7.1 km
- [Camino de la Dehesa - Fuente de los Hornaos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-de-la-dehesa-fuente-de-los-hornaos/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Camino Geológico Malacitano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-geologico-malacitano/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Campillos - Embalses del Guadalhorce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/campillos-embalses-del-guadalhorce/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Campillos - Teba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/campillos-teba/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Casarabonela - Sierra Prieta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/casarabonela-sierra-prieta/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Cervezas Gaitanejo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cervezas-gaitanejo/): Brewery · 3 m
- [Derivación a Fuente de la Sierra Prieta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/derivacion-a-fuente-de-la-sierra-prieta/): Hiking · 14 km
- [Embalses del Guadalhorce - Estación del Chorro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/embalses-del-guadalhorce-estacion-del-chorro/): Hiking · 8.9 km
- [Estación del Chorro - Álora](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/estacion-del-chorro-alora/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Estación del Chorro - Ardales](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/estacion-del-chorro-ardales/): Hiking · 3.5 km
- [Hacho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/hacho/): Triangulation station in Álora, Spain · 12 km
- [Pico de Huma](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/pico-de-huma/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Puerto Martínez - Alcaparaín](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/puerto-martinez-alcaparain/): Hiking · 7.7 km
- [Sendero Monte Hacho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sendero-monte-hacho/): Hiking · 13 km

And the other 2, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Valle de Abdalajís - Sillón del Rey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/valle-de-abdalajis-sillon-del-rey/), [Variante PR-A 270](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/variante-pr-a-270/)

## When to go to Ardales

The best time to visit Ardales is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 38 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 18 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 29 |

In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Ardales

The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.8857%2C-4.8458)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.8857%2C-4.8458)

## Other towns nearby

- [Fuenta De Pedra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fuenta-de-pedra/): 8 places · 28 km
- [Olvera](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/olvera/): 6 places · 29 km
- [Ronda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ronda/): 42 places · 31 km
- [Marbella](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/marbella/): 40 places · 41 km
- [Málaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/malaga/): 140 places · 42 km
- [Fuengirola](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fuengirola/): 35 places · 43 km

And all of Spain, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Ardales?

The best known: [Bobastro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bobastro/), [Cueva de Ardales](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cueva-prehistorica-de-ardales-dona-trinidad/), [Sierra de Aguas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sierra-de-aguas/), [Sierra Prieta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sierra-prieta/), [Pizarra Municipal Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-municipal-de-pizarra/). In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Ardales?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.

### How do you get to Ardales?

The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 39 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.8857%2C-4.8458) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ardales as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).