Since 1973 this municipality Valle de Zalabí consists of the localities of: Alcudia de Guadix, Exfiliana and Charches, and forms a part of the Natural Park of Sierra de Baza, a real "climatic island" for its humidity and dense vegetation with heights of over 2,000 m, which contrast deeply with the surrounding AREA.

The administrative head of this municipality with the Town Hall and service department are located in Alcudia de Guadix.