Alcaucín, whose etymology is derived from the Arabic word alqausin, meaning “arches”, seems to have risen from a farmhouse situated between the castle of Alcázar and the fortification of Zalía, from the Phoenician era: some investigators believe that it is the place in which the mythical Odyssey had Ulises, King of ítaca, locked up for various years.
This is a small villega situated in La Axarquía, with a population of about 2000 inhabitants, which still has a strong Muslim stamp. Its´ urban fabric, outlined against a hard elevation, is one of winding streets with abundant masonry houses and traditional gratings.

Although during the earthquake of 1884 which destroyed La Axarquía, Alcaucín, like other neighbouring towns, was devasted.

The festivity in honour of the town´s Patron Saint falls on the 20th of February. “La Feria Chica” and the flamenco festival on the second week of August, create the festive calendar of this beautiful place.

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