Carratraca Postal Codes, Guadalteba, Málaga, Andalucía Spain

The postal code for Carratraca is 29551 in Andalucía, Málaga, Guadalteba, Spain. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Carratraca.

Carratraca on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Carratraca municipalities in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Carratraca

Key Facts

Carratraca is a municipality located in the province of Málaga within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. Situated in the northwestern part of the province, it lies within the comarca of Guadalteba, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Alcaparaín mountain range. The municipality covers an area of approximately 22 square kilometers and has a population of around 700 residents, making it one of the smaller municipalities in the region. Carratraca is administratively divided into the main town center and several smaller rural settlements scattered throughout its territory. The town is renowned for its historic sulfur springs and thermal baths, which have attracted visitors seeking therapeutic treatments since Roman times. The landscape is characterized by rugged hills, olive groves, and Mediterranean forest, with the Guadalteba River flowing nearby. Carratraca's urban center features traditional whitewashed houses and narrow streets typical of Andalusian villages, with the 19th-century neoclassical church of Nuestra Señora de la Salud as one of its architectural highlights. The municipality's economy traditionally relied on agriculture, particularly olive cultivation, though tourism related to its thermal waters has become increasingly important. For those needing to access postal services or send correspondence to this picturesque municipality, postal code information is available for Carratraca and its various districts.

Neighboring Regions

* Alora

* Ardales

* Casarabonela

* Cañete la Real