Campillos

Aerial view of Campillos among farmland
A promenade in Campillos with its iron arches and trees, with local people strolling at dusk
A promenade in Campillos with its iron arches and trees, with local people strolling at dusk

Campillos is a picturesque town in the province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain. Located in the north-west of the province, Campillos belongs to the Guadalteba district (comarca) and to the judicial district of Antequera.

Covering 188 km², the municipality of Campillos takes in beautiful rural landscapes, dominated by cereal fields and olive groves. Its streets are a pleasant mix of centuries-old manor houses and more recent buildings.

Flamingos in the lagoons of Campillos, with the countryside in the mist behind
Flamingos in the lagoons of Campillos, with the countryside in the mist behind

It also stands out for its natural surroundings, with several lagoons that provide a habitat for many bird species, such as flamingos and cranes, among others typical of wetlands. These surroundings make Campillos an ideal destination for nature tourism and wildlife watching.

Rock-cut tombs of the Necrópolis de las Aguilillas, among pines and grass
Rock-cut tombs of the Necrópolis de las Aguilillas, among pines and grass

The Necrópolis de las Aguilillas is another of the notable sites of Campillos: a burial ground some 4,000 years old, carved into the rock.

According to the latest census by the INE (Spain’s National Statistics Institute), from 2025, Campillos has 8,561 inhabitants, a welcoming community that has kept its traditions and customs alive over time. Founded in 1492, Campillos has a rich history reaching back to medieval times, which makes it a place full of cultural heritage and traditions that live on today.

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The road lined with eucalyptus trees at sunset, in the countryside of Campillos Aerial view of the reservoirs of the Guadalteba district, among pine-covered hills

Header photo: aerial view of Campillos, by Adam Cli, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.