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Faraján

Village

Faraján is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 25 kilometers from Ronda and 144 km from the city of Málaga. It is located west of Málaga in the Genal valley. It is one of the towns that make up the comarca of the Serranía de Ronda.

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It has a population of approximately 300 residents. The natives are called Farajeños or Celestotes.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Faraján
Province
Málaga
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
285
Altitude
632 m
Area (IGN)
21 km²
Postcode
29461
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The essentials for getting around Faraján without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.6162° N, 5.1892° 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
29461
Altitude
632 m
Population (INE 2025)
285 inhabitants
Province / region
Málaga · Andalucía
Official website
farajan.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 Faraján'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 Faraján

3 registered places to stay

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