Benalauría

A white village of chestnuts and castles, in the Genal valley.

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Population: 434
Area: 19.7 km²
Málaga Airport: ~131 min
Málaga city: ~129 min
Coordinates: 36.59°N · 5.26°W

The feel

Benalauría is a white village in the Genal valley, with a castle, a church and a landscape of chestnuts, olives and cork oaks. It is quiet and traditional, with a few bars and a strong community, and the surrounding valley is good for walking. The coast is within an hour.

Why consider it

A castle and a traditional village
Chestnut woods and valley walks
Affordable property

The property

The village is resale and renovation, with country houses and plots. New-build is limited; check access and water.

Best for

RetirementSecond home

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Nearby, on the same trip

01 Serranía de Ronda Benadalid A white village with a castle, above the Genal valley. ~131 min to Málaga Airport 02 Serranía de Ronda Algatocín A white village in the Genal valley, with a castle and chestnut woods. ~125 min to Málaga Airport 03 Serranía de Ronda Jubrique A white village in the Genal valley, surrounded by chestnut woods. ~120 min to Málaga Airport

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