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Riogordo covers just 40.6 square kilometres within the north-eastern part of the Axarquia region in the province of Malaga. It sits 400 metres above sea level and has a population of around 3,000 people. Riogordo is 33km from Malaga.
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Outstanding sights in Riogordo include the Parish Church of Nuestra Senora de Gracia and the Shrine of Jesus Nazarene.
Riogordo is propbably best known for the world famous re-enactment of the Passion of Christ (El Paso) at Easter. Read a feature about this here.
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| The village of Riogordo is typically Arabic in appearance with all buildings painted white. The history of settlement in the area goes back to the Phoenicians and Romans and remains of these civilisations can be found at the Castle of Aute, which was later used by the Moors. During the 19th century the proximity of Riogordo to the mountains made it a centre of banditry. |
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Useful Numbers:
Chemist: 952 730 408
Emergency Doctor: 061
Guardia Civil: 952 730 408
Emergency Police: 091
Town Hall and Council: 952 730 407 / 952 732 154
Museo Rural: 952 732 154 |
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