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Parauta

Village

Parauta is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Serranía de Ronda. It is situated in the west of the province in the Valle del Genal. The municipality is situated approximately 105 kilometres from the provincial capital of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 250 residents. The natives are called Parauteños.

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This white-painted town is known for its hiking trails, especially "El Bosque Encantado" trail.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Parauta
Province
Málaga
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
271
Altitude
820 m
Area (IGN)
42.6 km²
Postcode
29451
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The essentials for getting around Parauta without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.6553° N, 5.1296° 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
29451
Altitude
820 m
Population (INE 2025)
271 inhabitants
Province / region
Málaga · Andalucía
Official website
parauta.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 Parauta'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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