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Ardales
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Coat of arms of Ardales
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Municipal location in the Province of Málaga
Municipal location in the Province of Málaga
Ardales is located in Spain
Ardales
Ardales
Location in Spain
Sovereign state  Spain
Autonomous community  Andalusia
Province Flag Málaga Province.svg Málaga
Comarca Comarca de Antequera, Guadalteba
Area
 • Total 106 km2 (41 sq mi)
Elevation
445 m (1,460 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 2,493
 • Density 23.52/km2 (60.91/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ardaleños
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29550

Ardales is a small town and a municipality in southern Spain. It is located in the Province of Málaga, which is part of the sunny region of Andalusia. Ardales is about 62.5 kilometers (around 39 miles) from the city of Málaga. In 2018, about 2,493 people lived there.

Exploring Ardales

Ardales has some interesting places to visit. On a hill above the town, you can find a historic church. Even higher up are the old ruins of Ardales Castle. At the very top of the hill is a small religious building called the hermitage Ermita del Calvario.

The Caminito del Rey

A very famous and exciting path called the Caminito del Rey is located nearby. It is a walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge. It used to be one of the most dangerous walkways in the world. Now, it has been made safe and is a popular spot for hikers.

Ancient History in Ardales

Ardales is also famous for its ancient history. The Cave of Ardales, also known as cueva de doña Trinidad Grund, holds a big secret. In 2021, scientists found out that Neanderthals made paintings there about 64,800 years ago. These paintings are very old and show that Neanderthals were artistic. They used pigments to create these markings during the Middle Paleolithic period. This discovery helps us learn more about early human history.

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