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View of Cuevas de San MarcosPor los caminos de Málaga · CC BY 2.0

Cuevas de San Marcos

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Cuevas de San Marcos is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated in the northern part of the Antequera region, on the border of the province of Córdoba from the river valley of Genil to the Sierra Malnombre and Camorro de Cuevas Altas. It is also located within the comarca of Nororma. It borders the provinces of Granada and Cordoba to the north, the comarcas of La Axarquía to the south and Antequera to the west. The town is situated at an altitude of 420 meters above sea level.

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By road Cuevas de San Marcos is located 88 kilometers from Málaga and 487 km from Madrid. It is a farming village, with a predominance of olive growing and oil production of the "Hojiblanca" variety. Its name comes from its patron saint, Mark the Evangelist, and its famous Cave of Belda.

Cuevas de San Marcos has a population of approximately 4,000 residents. It covers an area of about 37.50 km2. The natives are called Cuevachos.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Cuevas de San Marcos
Province
Málaga
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
3,647
Altitude
407 m
Area (IGN)
36.8 km²
Postcode
29210
Demonym
cuevachos
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The essentials for getting around Cuevas de San Marcos without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 37.2696° N, 4.4141° 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
29210
Altitude
407 m
Population (INE 2025)
3,647 inhabitants
Province / region
Málaga · Andalucía
Official website
cuevasdesanmarcos.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 Cuevas de San Marcos'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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