Between the solid mass
of limestone of the Sierra de Libar and the River Guadiaro stands
Benaojan, which still retains the essence of the Arab-designed villages
with their narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Our Lady's Church
is its most noteworthy building, and the cured pork sausage industry
which has made Benaojan deservedly famous is clearly in evidence.
Just 7 kilometres from the village, on the slopes of the Sierra
de Libar, stands La Pileta cave, considered to be the finest example
of Andalusian cave art.
Cueva de la Pileta (Pileta Cave)
The cave of La Pileta is situated at 670 m of altitude
in the south slope of the boulder of Las Mesas , a rocky hill located
between the mountain range of El Palo and the mountain range of
Juan Diego, which runs pararell to the Guadiaro river, fifting its
bed to the south of Benaoján. The
cave of La Pileta |
| PROVINCE: Málaga
DISTANCE FROM THE CAPITAL (km): 136
DISTANCE FROM Ronda (km): 17
ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL (m): 573
RAINFALL (l/m2): 1168
AREA (km2): 32
Nº OF INHABITANTS: 1684
NAME FOR PEOPLE: Benaojanos
POSTCODE: 29370
PHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION:
Town Hall: 952-16-70-46
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