 Rincon de la Victoria
Rincon de la Victoria is sometimes described by local residents as a "dormitory town". Situated just 12km east of Malaga, Rincon de la Victoria makes a convenient base for those who work in the city but prefer sea breezes and beaches, and the relative tranquillity of an overgrown fishing village. It is also a popular place for the Spanish to spend the summer months and many families have their second home here. The municipality of Rincon de la Victoria includes the neighbouring fishing village of La Cala and the pretty inland village of Benagalbon.
The sea front itself, recently rebuilt and improved, stretches from one end of the town to the other. Two popular walks are along the sea front to La Cala, and to the shrine of the town's patron, the Virgin del Carmen, embedded in the rock at the westernmost tip of the beach.
The route to La Cala from Rincon de la Victoria cuts through the cliff-side, going through three rock-hewn tunnels. The tunnels have recently been done-up to allow walkers and cyclists easy access. After the first tunnel, you can climb up the steps and follow the outcrop round for the scenic route, or carry on straight through until you come out at La Cala.
Apart from sea, sun, sand and succulent seafood, Rincon de la Victoria does have one or two sights worth seeing. The Casa Fuerte (fort) set in one of the town's few green spaces doubles as an art gallery and occasional concert chamber. Dating back to the reign of Carlos III, the fortress was built in 1733 as part of the coastal defence against English pirate attacks.
Most visitors to the town take a trip to the famous Treasure Cave, "la Cueva del Tesoro", located just outside the town in the residential area of El Cantal.
Like every other village and town in Andalucia, Rincon de la Victoria has its fair share of fiestas and festivals. The feria takes place in July and last for five days, coming to an end on the 16th, the day of the Virgen del Carmen.
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