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Sayalonga is a typical whitewashed village and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, situated 41 kilometres east of Malaga and 9 kilometres from the coast at Algarrobo Costa. Sayalonga lies within the area of Axarquia, on the scenic Route of Sun and Wine, at an altitude of 355 metres and has a population of approximately 1,300 residents. The typical Andalucian squares are surrounded by lilac flowering Jakaranda trees and the village and surrounding villas have spectacular coastal views. The village of Sayalonga has winding streets, bus services, shops, a doctor’s surgery, chemist, bank, bars, post office and primary school. The area surrounding the village is irrigated by the River Algarrobo aiding the principle products here which are terrace grown vines and olives, citrus fruits and almond trees. Nisperos (Medlar Fruit) were imported from the Orient many centuries ago with production centered in just a few places in Spain. One of these, the principal in Andalucía, is the area that surrounds Sayalonga. The nearby Sierra Almijara National Park and the Tejeda mountains are a paradise for nature lovers. Walking, cycling and touring can be enjoyed in an unspoilt natural environment of forests, mountains, rock formations, streams, wild plants, eagles and mountain goats. Named by Roman settlers, Sayalonga means long dress. The greatest influence in architecture is the white-washed Moorish layout, typical of the area. Places of interest in the village include the parish church of Santa Catalina which is 16th century Mudejar style, the round cemetery - the only one in Spain, and the Fuente del Cid - a fountain where legend says El Cid stopped to drink water. The poet Muhammad Al-Hasni, composer of a beautiful poem about Mecca, was born in Sayalonga in the 16th century.
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