Arenas, Malaga

Arenas lies 44 kilometres from Malaga and 13 kilometres from the coast at Torre del Mar, at an altitude of 416 metres. The village is located within the area of Axarquia, on the scenic Mudejar Route, and has a population of 1,400.

Arenas is situated below the ruins of the Castle Bentomiz which is a Moorish fortress built over a Roman site. The castle played a defensive role during Moorish occupation and was used as a refuge and to fight off a Christian attack in 1483. In 1487 Fernando the Catholic camped near to the village for which reason it became known as Arenas del Rey (Arenas of the King).

Getting there:

Go to Velez Malaga by the Mediterranean Expressway (A-7) and there take MA-117, a road that is in good condition but must be travelled with a little extra caution since its very winding route runs through mountainous terrain.

Sightseeing:

Church of Santa Catalina
Daimalos area and surroundings
The Bentomiz Fortress

Tourist Information:

Address: Town Hall, Plaza de la Ermita, 17 (29753), Arenas, Malaga
Telephone: 34 - 952 50 90 05 Fax: 34 - 952 50 90 05

Important Tel Nos:

Emergency Doctor: 061
Emergency Police: 091
Town Council: 34 - 952 55 31 59