With the advent of the Phoenicians about 1000 B.C.E., Acinipo became an important part of their commercial activities, as it was an ideal inland connecting point between Málaga and Cádiz, which were coastal colonies.
Foiniiklaste saabumisega umbes aastal 1000 e.m.a sai Acinipo tähtsaks linnaks, kuna foiniiklased tegelesid kaubavahetusega ning Acinipo oli ideaalne ühenduspunkt rannikuäärsete kolooniate Málaga ja Cádizi vahel.