As part of an initiative to enhance cultural tourism in the Axarquia, Colmenar now has a new museum, the Casa Museo de la Miel de Málaga, which shows everything relating to the history, production and harvesting of honey as well as the life of the honey bee.
The new museum was inaugurated by the regional Minister of, Luciano Alonso, the president of the Provincial Council, Salvador Pendón, the Mayor of Colmenar, Pedro Fernández, and the president of the Málaga Beekeepers Association, Fernando de Miguel.
The project cost €350,000 and was funded by the Junta de Andalucia, Provincial Council and the Central Government through the Plan to Promote Tourism in the Axarquia.
The museum is located in calle Pósito and entrance is free.