Cuevas de San Marcos with its 100 year old bridge
Cuevas de San Marcos
Cuevas de San Marcos is a municipality located north of Antequera, in the province of Málaga. The village, which shares the municipality’s name, is perched on a hillside near the Iznájar Reservoir, just south of the Genil River.
History
Archaeological discoveries in the nearby Cueva de Belda confirm that it was inhabited during Prehistoric Times. The cave is also renowned for its stalactites and stalagmites, and it is a bat refuge.
Cuevas de San Marcos was inhabited during the Roman period, when fertile lands along the Genil River supported agricultural activity. Later, during the Muslim period (8th–15th centuries), it formed part of the frontier territory of al-Andalus. The remains preserve the layout of the settlement, including the foundations of houses, a water cistern, defensive structures, and other features that provide valuable insight into medieval rural life. More>
Things to see
Church of San Marcos
The Church of San Marcos Evangelista is the town's principal religious monument and combines Baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles. Originally built in the 17th century, it was remodelled and enlarged during the 18th century.
Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen
The Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, an 18th-century chapel dedicated to the town's patron saint. Although restored in the 20th century, it still retains its original bell tower from the first construction.
Puente Luis de Armiñán
The Puente Luis de Armiñán is a steel bowstring bridge spanning the River Genil. Officially inaugurated on 13 February 1913, it was named after the Málaga politician and engineer Luis de Armiñán, who played an important role in the development of public infrastructure. At the time, the bridge formed a transport link between the provinces of Málaga and Córdoba.
Noria de la Aceña
The Noria de la Aceña is a restored traditional waterwheel situated on the banks of the River Genil, between Cuevas de San Marcos and Cuevas Bajas. Once used to raise water for irrigating the surrounding farmland, it serves as a reminder of the area's long agricultural tradition and the importance of the Genil River to local life.
Handricrafts
Traditional crafts include wicker and reed weaving, with local artisans making baskets, furniture and other household items. Blacksmithing and pottery are also part of the town’s craft heritage, whilst hand-painted fans make ideal souvenirs for visitors
Festivals
Cuevas de San Marcos celebrates a range of traditional festivals throughout the year. More>
Weather
The weather forecast for the next few days for Cuevas de San Marcos. More>
Bus service
Regular M-253 buses connect Málaga with Antequera in just over an hour. From Antequera, regional bus services continue to Cuevas de San Marcos. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office is located in the Cam. Polideportivo. More>
Next villages
Cuevas de San Marcos is part of the Nororma comarca (North-eastern Málaga). Nearby villages include Cuevas Bajas, Villanueva de Algaidas and Iznájar.