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Benamaurel

Village

Benamaurel is a village located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the city has a population of 2328 inhabitants. The municipality includes the following localities: Puente Arriba, San Marcos, Cuevas de la Blanca, Huerta Real, Cuevas del Negro y Cuevas de Luna.

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There is a 3-day festival of Moros y cristianos held in April. There are other examples of this festival in the Spain and the tradition is being considered for World Heritage status.

There is also a municipal outdoor swimming pool that is open from June through to September.

The nearest large town is Baza, Granada about 20 km south and this is also the route to the main A92N motorway through Granada province to the airports (Granada, Almeria, Murcia and Alicante)

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Village information

Coat of arms of Benamaurel
Province
Granada
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
2,235
Altitude
719 m
Area (IGN)
128 km²
Postcode
18817
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The essentials for getting around Benamaurel without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 37.6091° N, 2.6992° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
18817
Altitude
719 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,235 inhabitants
Province / region
Granada · Andalucía
Official website
benamaurel.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Benamaurel's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Benamaurel

18 registered places to stay

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