Alameda is a town and municipality located in the province of Málaga within the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Situated approximately 85 kilometers from the city of Málaga, the municipality has a population of roughly 5,000 residents. The local inhabitants are referred to as Alamedanos or Lametanos.
The town derives its name from the Álamos stream, which flows through the municipality. Additionally, the location is notable for being the burial site of the bandit known as "El Tempranillo."