What to see in Rincon de la Victoria – Best things to do
Visit Rincon de la Victoria, best things to see and do
In this article you will find the essential information to see the best of Rincon de la Victoria :
- A few words about Rincon de la Victoria
- The origins
- What to see in Rincon de la Victoria?
- Map of Rincon de la Victoria with places to visit
- What to do in Rincon de la Victoria?
- Activities
- Ferias and fiestas
- Where is Rincon de la Victoria?
- Book an accommodation
- Some useful links
- Experiences to discover in the province of Málaga
A few words about Rincon de la Victoria
Rincon de la Victoria is located in Axarquia in the province of Malaga. The town is just a few minutes away from Malaga.
It is the main town on the eastern Costa del Sol, together with the capital Velez-Malaga.
Rincon de la Victoria offers almost 9 kilometres of beaches, between Cala del Moral and Torre de Benagalbon. It is a very popular place for holidays and for its proximity to Malaga.
The origin of Rincon de la Victoria
The first traces of mankind date back to the Paleolithic period, with cave paintings in the Victoria cave, right next to the Treasure cave.
Phoenician and Roman remains have also been found (Roman baths and mosaics). One cultural heritage remains from the Phoenicians. It is the famous Phoenician eye painted on the boats, and mainly on the jabegas.
Just outside Rincon, in Torre de Benagalbon, it is possible to see very well preserved Roman remains.
Thanks to the writings of Pliny the Elder, we know that there was a fortress in the 1st century AD. Around the fortress a hamlet developed.
During the period of Al-Andalus, the nascent city developed and had a certain importance. It had the rank of Medina (city).
After the reconquest by the Catholic kings and the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1570, the inhabitants fled the coast because of frequent attacks by Berber pirates. The village of Benagalbon, in the mountains, developed a few kilometres from here.
Rincon de la Victoria would only regain the favour of the villagers and inhabitants in the 20th century, with the arrival of the train.
What to see in Rincon de la Victoria?
- The fortress castle of Bezmiliana
- Sculpture The kidnapping of Europa by Zeus
- Torre del Cantal
- The Paseo Maritimo
- Sculpture of the Phoenician goddess Noctiluca
- Walk to La Cala del Moral
- Sanctuary of the Virgen del Carmen
- Plaza Al-Andalus
- Street art in Rincón de la Victoria
- Ntra Sra de la Victoria Church Square
- The treasure cave
- Villa Antiopa
The fortress castle of Bezmiliana (original name of the village)
In the 18th century, Charles III ordered the reconstruction of the watchtowers to guard the coast and the construction of the fortress of Bezmiliana.
At that time, the king feared an English attack from Gibraltar, so he decided to build this fortress to have a military garrison ready to respond in case of an attack. This fortress gave its name to the village: Venta de Bezmiliana.
Its name was changed to Rincón de la Victoria at the beginning of the 20th century, a name derived from the Order of Minims of the Convent of La Victoria in Malaga.
Right next to the fortress you can find a curious sculpture. It is the abduction of Europa by Zeus:
The watchtower, “Torre del Cantal”, from the 14th century
The watchtowers on the coast around Rincon de la Victoria were built by order of the Nasrid king – kingdom of Granada – Yusuf I. Their function was to prevent pirate attacks.
The view from the Torre del Cantal is an invitation to escape!
Paseo maritimo El Cantal a must-see in Rincon de la Victoria
This paseo offers a beautiful walk to the Cala del Moral. This paseo is the old railway line that used to run along the coast.
The sanctuary of the Virgen del Carmen can be admired here. This beautiful walk from Rincon de la Victoria can start in front of a fabulous sculpture that pays tribute to the sailors.
Sculpture of the Phoenician goddess Noctiluca
Noctiluca is a Phoenician deity associated with the night and the moon. There is a writing by the 4th-century Latin poet, Festus Avienus, who places an island with a temple dedicated to Malac opposite what is now La Cala del Moral in Malaga.
Here it is: “There, opposite the city, is an island belonging to the Tartessians, dedicated since antiquity to Noctiluca…”
This Phoenician deity, Noctulica, also called Malac or Malaka, is said to be the origin of Malaga’s name!
It is believed that the goddess was carried in procession and immersed in the waters of the sea to ensure good fishing for the fishermen, which would be a clear syncretism with certain current traditions, particularly those linked to the Virgin of Carmen.
Some preserved coins from ancient Malaka depict a female cult. Finally, Malaka means “queen” in Phoenician mythology.
Just opposite the sculpture, on the city side, is Al-Andalus Square.
In the centre of Rincon de la Victoria
Plaza Al-Andalus
This square is the place to be in the city to celebrate many fiestas and ferias.
Street art in Rincón de la Victoria
In the city center, there are two beautiful works of street art.
At the bottom of this work, you can also see a bronze sculpture.
This is a tribute to Manuel Alcántara, one of the most renowned poets in the province of Malaga. He is also the author of thousands of newspaper articles. Although he was born in Malaga, he lived in Rincón de la Victoria from the 1960s until his death in 2019.
Note: With 30,000 newspaper articles published, he is known as the most published journalist in Spain.
The following urban artwork pays tribute to Our Lady of Carmen:
The dimensions are impressive, as the mural is 60 meters long.
It was created by Lalone (Eduardo Luque), one of the most renowned street artists in Malaga.
Ntra Sra de la Victoria Church Square
In spring, this square is filled with the scent of azahar flowers…a marvel!
The Treasure Cave – Cueva del Tesoro – a wonder to see in Rincon de la Victoria
This cave is unique in Europe. In fact, there are only three in the world. It is a cave of marine origin. It is a unique experience.
Find out more about the cave and how to visit it in this link: visit the Treasure Cave.
Villa Antiopa
This Roman site is a little wonder to discover. It is located precisely in Torre de Benagalbon, quite close to the beach.
This site, open to the public since the end of 2022, allows you to discover Roman remains, including mosaics from the 3rd century, in very good condition. It was only discovered in 2003.
To book a visit to Villa Antiopa you must go to the official website. Depending on the days and time slots, visits may be free!
Taste the local gastronomy
The most famous dishes are pescaito frito (fried fish). The local star fish is the anchovy, boqueron.
At the end of September, every year, there is the “fiesta del boqueron” for 5 days!
Of course, there are espetos de sardinas to be enjoyed in the beachside chiringuitos.
In summer there are two popular cold drinks: ajoblanco and zoque (a local gazpacho). Don’t hesitate to try them!
Map of Rincon de la Victoria with places to visit
What to do in Rincon de la Victoria?
Activities
In the surroundings, it is possible to find very nice activities:
- horse riding on the beach in Torremolinos
- diving in Nerja and Torrox
- guided tours (villages of Axarquia, Cordoba, Alhambra,…)
- via ferrata (Caminito del Rey,…)
- hiking (El Saltillo with the hanging bridge,…)
- canyoning (in the rio Verde,…)
- astrotourism
- snorkeling
- Tickets for Nerja Cave
Use the following link to access all the activities to do. during your holidays. This link provides you with all the details of each activity.
Activities from Malaga
Málaga is only 10 minutes by bus from Rincon de la Victoria. Here are some other ideas of activities and visits to do during your stay, starting from Malaga.
One of the most popular activities in Málaga is the incredible Caminito del Rey walk. In the following link you can book online your tickets for the Caminito del Rey from Málaga with a guide.
Below you will find a number of ideas for activities, classified by theme. You can book them online today.
The +: all activities can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the scheduled date:
The fiestas
- Rincon de la Victoria Feria, in July
- Feria del boqueron victoriano, in September :
- Procesiones Marineras de la Virgen del Carmen , (a marine procession!) In July. There are also jabegas regattas, boats of Phoenician origins.
- Ruta de la Tapa, in November
- Cala del Moral Fair, June
- Music festival, Concerts in a cave, in February
Where is Rincon de la Victoria?
Book accommodation
Please indicate the desired dates to check availability.
Some useful links (car hire, ideas for visits)
Easy and economical bookings
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