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Benaocaz is a village located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. It is located within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.
According to the 2006 census, the city has a population of 729 inhabitants.
The town's name dates back to the Moors, and derives from The Arabic Ocaz family, with ‘Ben’ meaning “son of”. In the upper part of the town, Moorish and 8th century ruins are evident.
Declared an historic site, the village includes the castle of Aznalmara which dates to the 13th and 14th centuries.
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The essentials for getting around Benaocaz without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 36.6995° N, 5.4213° O
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.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Benaocaz'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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