If you are considering Mollina as a destination, you can focus on different interests: wine production, religious architectural history, Roman traces and the landscape. When looking for a hotel in Mollina, it helps to decide first which of these interests matter for your stay.
Wine Production and Regional Products
Mollina is part of the Ruta de los Vinos de Málaga y Ronda. The vineyards of Bodega Cortijo La Fuente lie 480 metres above sea level; the soils are sandy and calcareous. The Cortijo building was constructed at the end of the 19th century. The altitude and soil type provide specific points of reference for understanding the wine-growing landscape.
Wineries in Mollina can be visited by prior appointment and offer organised wine tastings. As the wineries involved may change, it is best to arrange a specific visit and time in advance with the winery concerned.
Local products are also a focus at CIVA, the Centro de Interpretación de la Vid, la Aceituna y el Aceite. The centre opened in September 2025. CIVA gives students and visitors the opportunity to learn first-hand about the origins of local products through the relevant visitor arrangements. If you are planning a visit, check the current arrangements in advance.
Religious Architecture and Roman Traces
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Oliva was built in the 17th century. Its three naves, separated by round arches, divide the interior into parallel spaces. The Convento de la Ascensión dates from the 18th century; inside is a distinctive sundial. The church and convent can therefore also be distinguished chronologically: their history spans from the 17th to the 18th century, while the round arches and sundial are distinctive architectural details in their own right.
The Castellum de Santillán offers a much older perspective: Roman building structures dating from the 1st to the 3rd century have been preserved there. Together with the later religious buildings, they offer a view spanning Roman architecture and the churches and convents of the following centuries.
Landscape and Route Planning
The Sierra de la Camorra has a network of caves, including the Cueva de los Órganos. For route planning, the Diputación de Málaga’s November 2021 edition of the Topoguía lists the GR 249.1 from Mollina via Fuente de Piedra to Humilladero. The route is listed as 17.6 kilometres long, with a duration of 4 hours 30 minutes. Route details may be revised, so check the current route before setting out.
A Date in May
The Romería de la Virgen de la Oliva takes place every year on the second weekend of May and is centred in the Santillán natural area. After the religious ceremony, locals and visitors spend a day in the countryside there; a family picnic together is customary. If you would like to plan your trip around the Romería, check the programme for that year, as event details may change.
These offer several specific starting points for planning a trip: a tasting by prior appointment, buildings from different centuries, Roman structures, a nature-related theme or an annual festival.
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For the broader travel overview: Málaga.
