Almogia is located to the west of “Los Montes de Málaga”.

Here the landscape is dominated by long, round- shaped ridges, which have their highest point in the Peak of Santi Petri at 797 metres.

Its name, came from the tribe of the Al- mexies, but other theories state that its meaning is “The Beautiful One”.

The village was an important enclave during the Arabic occupation. The Moors that remained in these lands after the Christian “reconquista” were expelled after the rebellion of 1.570, subsequently repopulating it with the Christians from Teba and Antequera.

But Almogía was invaded by French troops, during the War of Independence, being destroyed in the process.

The most famous monuments, are the castle which was one of the bastions during the era of Califato; the Church of Ntra. Sra. De la Asunción, built in 1522; and the Shrine of El Sagrado Corazón; which hails from the Eighteenth Century.

The principal festive dates take place in August: the threshing competition, the “Festival of Verdiales” and the August Fair, in honour of Ntra. Sra. De la Asunción, are celebrations which are very popularly followed. Apart from the Romeria of San Isidro and the Cattle Fair, which is in May.

One of the most outstanding dishes in Almogía cuisine is the cheap stew, made from goat and seasoned with almonds.

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