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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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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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Where to sleep in Cuevas de San Marcos

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    La falla de la Sierra del Camorro es un monumento natural situado en el municipio de Cuevas de San Marcos, en la provincia de Málaga, España.

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    Falla de la Sierra del Camorro
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    Cumbre

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What to do

3 plans to experience Cuevas de San Marcos on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: GR 7 · Andalucía - North Route (Provincia de Málaga)

Hiking: PR-A 234 · Parque Arqueología y Natura Belda

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Natural areas

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Monumento Natural Falla de la Sierra del Camorro

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Guided activities in Cuevas de San Marcos (Civitatis)

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In and around Cuevas de San Marcos

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Iznájar · 2.4 km away, in AlgarinejoGetting there
  • River beaches and swimming spotsPlaya de Valdearenas · 7.6 km away, in IznájarGetting there
  • Rafting and canyoningKarma turismo activo · 11.7 km away, in BenamejíGetting there
  • Via ferratasKarma turismo activo · 11.7 km away, in Benamejí · 2 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingKarma turismo activo · 11.7 km away, in BenamejíGetting there
  • WineriesLagar de los Frailes · 13.6 km away, in LucenaGetting there