Buddhist Stupa & White Villages Axarquia Day Trip, Málaga

Highly recommendable. Due to some cancellations, there were only 2 participants. Luckily, there were 2 guides, so each ...

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Do you want to discover Andalusia's hidden treasures? On this Buddhist Stupa & White Villages Axarquia Day Trip, you'll see some of Andalusia's most tucked away monuments as well as the charming villages of Comares, Cútar and El Borge.

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide

Not included

Food

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Paseo de la Farola, 5

Reviews of our customers

9.9

Exceptional 93 Travelers·18 reviews

November 28, 2025
Daniela
Italy
Highly recommendable. Due to some cancellations, there were only 2 participants. Luckily, there were 2 guides, so each of us had our personal guide. ...
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January 9, 2026
Hugo Surace
Miami, United States
Very good. Places to visit. Surrounded by impressive nature images and very friendly agriculture. Charming people, their streets and their food.
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January 9, 2026
Aurelia Llanera
Miami, United States
Excellent Emilio number 1
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July 8, 2024
Sandra María Pérez Ríos
Melilla, Spain
The journey has been extraordinary. The three of us loved it, we discovered this wonderful route thanks to our guide Emilio who made us discover the h...
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January 29, 2024
Maria Elena
Madrid, Spain
Extraordinary tour, I loved the attention to detail, they played the typical music of the white towns, we tasted the best raisins and native sweet win...
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August 30, 2023
Sabrina
Champs Sur Marne, France
Wow! An excursion like we would like to do every day! Everything is absolutely timeless and magnificent. Thanks to Emilio who is a passionate and fasc...
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June 29, 2023
Tania Aparicio
Valencia, Spain
I don't know where to start... I loved the excursion, I was able to learn many interesting things about different towns in Malaga, nothing crowded and...
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November 5, 2022
Lorena
Granada, Spain
Awesome route! Charming villages full of tranquility and surrounded by tropical crops. Upon reaching the heart of the Axarquia and Stupa Busdista the ...
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September 30, 2022
Katalin Monzéger
Hungary
Fantastic tour with beautiful white villages and panoramic views. :) I really enjoyed getting to know the history of the area, and Emilio also shared ...
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August 23, 2022
Cecilia Del Castillo Moro
Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain
I really enjoyed the excursion. The towns we visit are very interesting and full of beautiful corners. The guide patiently answered all my questions a...
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Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Paseo de la Farola in Malaga and get on the minibus that'll take us to the Karma Guen Buddhist Centre. Let's go!

After a 40-minute drive, we'll arrive at the Velez-Malaga Buddhist Stupa. This monument was erected in 1994, making it the first of its kind to be built outside Asia. We'll tell you about its intricate details and what they symbolise.

We'll walk through the Buddhist centre's rural paths while enjoying incredible views of the sea and the Tejeda and Almijara mountain ranges. Afterwards, we'll walk to the nearby Atalaya Tower, a 15th-century fortress boasting Arab-style architecture.

Then, we'll return to the minibus and spend the rest of the day visiting some of the region's white villages. Our first stop will be Comares, where we'll begin with a guided tour. As we walk through its narrow streets we'll discover why this village is also known as a 'castle on the heights'. After the tour, you'll have 1 hour of free time to have lunch.

Our next stop will be Cútar. We'll head to the historic fountain and Our Lady of the Incarnation Church before hopping back on the minibus so we can go to El Borge. Did you know that El Borge was once a land of bandits? We'll walk through its streets and visit the El Rosario Church's rather peculiar crypt, which may surprise you...

Finally, we'll finish the tour arriving back at the starting point in Malaga after approximately 8 hours of exploring.

9.9

Exceptional 93 Travelers·18 reviews

November 28, 2025
Daniela
Italy
Highly recommendable. Due to some cancellations, there were only 2 participants. Luckily, there were 2 guides, so each of us had our personal guide. ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 9, 2026
Hugo Surace
Miami, United States
Very good. Places to visit. Surrounded by impressive nature images and very friendly agriculture. Charming people, their streets and their food.
As a couple
Is this useful?
January 9, 2026
Aurelia Llanera
Miami, United States
Excellent Emilio number 1
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 8, 2024
Sandra María Pérez Ríos
Melilla, Spain
The journey has been extraordinary. The three of us loved it, we discovered this wonderful route thanks to our guide Emilio who made us discover the h...
Is this useful?
January 29, 2024
Maria Elena
Madrid, Spain
Extraordinary tour, I loved the attention to detail, they played the typical music of the white towns, we tasted the best raisins and native sweet win...
Is this useful?
August 30, 2023
Sabrina
Champs Sur Marne, France
Wow! An excursion like we would like to do every day! Everything is absolutely timeless and magnificent. Thanks to Emilio who is a passionate and fasc...
Is this useful?
June 29, 2023
Tania Aparicio
Valencia, Spain
I don't know where to start... I loved the excursion, I was able to learn many interesting things about different towns in Malaga, nothing crowded and...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 5, 2022
Lorena
Granada, Spain
Awesome route! Charming villages full of tranquility and surrounded by tropical crops. Upon reaching the heart of the Axarquia and Stupa Busdista the ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 30, 2022
Katalin Monzéger
Hungary
Fantastic tour with beautiful white villages and panoramic views. :) I really enjoyed getting to know the history of the area, and Emilio also shared ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 23, 2022
Cecilia Del Castillo Moro
Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain
I really enjoyed the excursion. The towns we visit are very interesting and full of beautiful corners. The guide patiently answered all my questions a...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

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Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Paseo de la Farola in Malaga and get on the minibus that'll take us to the Karma Guen Buddhist Centre. Let's go!

Finally, we'll finish the tour arriving back at the starting point in Malaga after approximately 8 hours of exploring.

Buddhist Stupa & White Villages Axarquia Day Trip