Benalauria, Malaga

The road which links Gaucin with Ronda affords the traveller an impressive view of the mountains covered in the green of cork oaks, gall oaks and chestnut trees, into which the white villages of the Genal Valley are set like jewels, with streets which still conjure up the magic of their Andalusi-Arabic past. However, the aforementioned busy thoroughfare does not offer a panorama of Benalauria, which is two kilometres from the the crossroads with the A-369 highway, but the traveller will find a detour to visit this most special enclave well worthwhile.

It's surface area is 20.6 km² & it has population about 500.

Getting there:

The route to Benalauria starts from the A-7 expressway or the old N-340 in the western part of the Costa del Sol. At San Pedro de Alcantara take the A-376 to Ronda, and in that town take the A-369 to past Benadalid and then turn onto the MA-535, which leads to Benalauria. If you start from Manilva take the A-377, and after going through Algatocin turn onto the MA-535, which goes to Benalauria.

Sightseeing:

Tthe Casa Consistorial (Town Hall)
El Lagar (former winery)
Santo Domingo church
The Museo Etnografico (Ethnographic Museum)

Tourist Information:

Address: Town Hall, Plaza Teniente Vinas, 1 (29491), Benalauria Malaga
Telephone 34 - 952 15 25 02 Fax: 34 - 952 15 25 38

Important Tel Nos:

Council 34 - 952 15 25 02