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Benavides

Village

Benavides is a municipality in the province of León, Spain. It is part of the route of St. James. As of 2018, the population is 2497. The total area is 74.07 km (46.02 mi).

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Village information

Coat of arms of Benavides
Province
León
Autonomous community
Castilla y León
Population (INE 2025)
2,321
Altitude
843 m
Area (IGN)
73.8 km²
Postcode
24280
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Benavides without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.5000° N, 5.9000° 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
24280
Altitude
843 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,321 inhabitants
Province / region
León · Castilla y León
Official website
aytobenavides.com

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 Benavides'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 Benavides

2 registered places to stay

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