Mollina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mollina
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 Mollina
Location in Province of Málaga
Mollina
Location in Andalusia
Mollina
Location in Spain
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| Sovereign state |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
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| Province |  Málaga |
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| Comarca | Comarca de Antequera | ||
| Municipality | Mollina | ||
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| • Total | 75 km2 (29 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 5,020 | ||
| • Density | 66.9/km2 (173.4/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | mollinato, -na | ||
| Patron saint | Virgen de la Oliva (August 15) | ||
| Website | www.mollina.es | ||
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Mollina is a charming town in southern Spain, located in the beautiful region of Andalusia. It's especially famous for its amazing wine and olive oil. In fact, Mollina produces almost all of the special "Málaga denominacion" wine. You can even find the award-winning wine brand Bodega La Fuente here, run by the Navarro family.
This town is about 16 kilometers from Antequera and 60 kilometers north of the big city of Málaga. People who live in Mollina are called Mollinatos. Around 5,000 people call Mollina home.
Festivals and Fun
Mollina loves to celebrate! They have five exciting festivals every year:
- Candelaria: This festival takes place on February 1st.
- Semana Santa: Also known as Easter, this happens in late March or early April.
- Romería: This fun event is celebrated on the second weekend of May.
- Feria de Agosto: A big fair held in August.
- Feria de la Vendimia: This festival celebrates culture and the grape harvest. It's held on the second weekend of September.
Living in Mollina
Mollina is a welcoming place. Many people from Britain live here, either in the town itself or on one of the three mobile home parks. The largest park is at the Hotel Molino de Saydo. Every Wednesday morning, you can find an "English" market there.
See also
In Spanish: Mollina para niños
