The municipality of Algarrobo extends over the Axarquía mountains situated at the east of the valley of the Vélez river, and looks out over the sea by the narrow strip of coast which goes from Mezquitilla to the Caleta de Vélez. The Algarrobo-Sayalonga river, which runs down from the Sierra Almijara, crosses from north to south through a valley flanked with low ridges covered with the traditional olive trees, vines and almonds, is being transformed into another terrace for growing vegetables and subtropical fruits.

As there are no handicraft activities apart from the odd carpentry, the visitor can buy the popular Algarrobo cakes.