Along with Alfarnatejo, Colmenar and Casabermeja, Alfarnate is part of a sort of transition zone that has been called "Eastern Mountains of Málaga." Administratively it is often included within the Axarquia de Velez region, despite having almost nothing in common with the towns of Axarquía.
Alfarnate, along with Colmenar, Casabermeja, and Alfarnatejo, forms a transitional zone known as "Eastern Mountains of Málaga." Administratively, it is frequently included within the Axarquía de Velez region, despite having little in common with the towns of Axarquía.