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Ojén

Village

Ojén (population 5.045) is a town and municipality that sits in the mountains behind Marbella in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Nearby cities include Mijas to the east, Marbella to the south, Istán to the west, and Monda and Coín to the north.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Ojén
Province
Málaga
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
4,755
Altitude
314 m
Area (IGN)
86.8 km²
Postcode
29610
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Practical info

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

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.5642° N, 4.8565° 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
29610
Altitude
314 m
Population (INE 2025)
4,755 inhabitants
Province / region
Málaga · Andalucía
Official website
ojen.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 Ojén'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 Ojén

29 registered places to stay

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