Canillas de Albaida, Salares, Sedella, Archez, Canillas de Aceituno, Competa, all villages which stand at the foot of the impressive Tejeda and Almijara Sierras; all morisco (Moorish convert to Christianity) villages, where vines were the main crop and are still an important element in the landscape as well as the economy; all display similar characteristics, reflecting the true essence of the Axarquia region, its scenery, its way of life and its history.

The layout of their streets and the architecture of their whitewashed houses, which create unforgettably-picturesque corners, gives them a unique seal of identity, so much so that, together, they make up what is known as the Mudejar Route (Ruta del Mudéjar).

Canillas de Albaida, located atop a hill, overlooks banked slopes of rich vegetable gardens which together with the village itself create an attractive panorama in which Our Lady"s Church is the highlight.

Worthy of note in its natural surroundings is a spot known as La Fabrica, ideal for camping, hiking and cycling trips.