The small white village of Árchez lies 51 kilometres from Malaga and 25 kilometres from the coastal town of Torre del Mar. It is set in the foothills of the Sierra Almijara, an area of outstanding natural beauty. With its winding streets, this village has many local amenities (restaurants, bars, shops...), providing a perfect place to relax and enjoy a truly Spanish village life.
The friendly local population enjoys various fiestas throughout the year, including the popular summer blues festival. Within the village the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, which is a 16th century Mudejar building on the previous site of a mosque, is a minaret dating from the 13th century preserved in perfect condition. The village of Canillas de Albaida is a couple of kilometres above Árchez and the village of Cómpeta is just 4 kilometres away.