Benaojan Things To Do

Caves
Lovers of ancient history and adventurous pot holes will want to explore the atmospheric cave systems in and around Benaojan. Intricate cave drawings and artefacts have been recovered dating back 20,000 years in Cueva de la Pileta and Cueva del Gato. They also offer thrilling subterranean adventures for experienced cavers and attract enthusiasts from all over Europe.

Fiestas
Although it is a small town, Benoajan is renowned for its colourful traditional festivals which will enliven a stay and provide a fascinating cultural spectacle. Verbena del Tren highlights 3 days of festivities with fireworks, feasting and dancing with free chorizo and sangria handed out to all. It is an incredibly vibrant occasion filled with real Andalucian flavour. Other annual events include the fiestas of Virgen del Rosario and San Marco which are equally as fascinating and well worth a look.

Marbella
A startling contrast from a Benaojan holiday is a day trip to the chic beach resort of Marbella. Spend the day soaking up the sun along its stylish promenade, indulge in thrilling water sports or simply relax in a fancy beachfront cafe and savour a glorious evening sunset. It also boasts a surprising amount of history and culture such as the famous Arabian Wall and its Contemporary Art Museum. Marbella is full of charm and a host of fun attractions and is the perfect day out for families.

Horse Riding
Nestling between rugged mountain peaks and the fast flowing Guardiaro River, Benaojan is set in spectacular scenery that is best explored on horseback. Individual and group treks will traverse undulating forests, rolling hills and shady olive groves, while encountering rustic farming villages and fascinating flora and fauna. A day of horse riding is the finest way to see the best of rural Andalucia

Food
The life and culture of Benaojan is best illustrated in its colourful array of local cuisine which is very distinctive and much of it very different from mainstream Andalucian cooking. Rustic cafes and tapas bars offer hearty dishes of rabbit in garlic, spicy gazpacho and plenty of chorizo. Its most famous offering is Chacina Benaojena - a unique dish of roast pork in garlic and wine. Dining out in Benaojan is a delightfully traditional experience with plenty of local atmosphere and genuine warmth

Adventure Sports
Benaojan holidays now attract fearless adventure sports lovers with a number of thrilling outdoor pursuits enjoyed in its rugged surrounding landscape. The Valley of Guardiaro offers kayaking and rafting, all terrain mountain biking, rock climbing and some of the best pot holes in Spain. The area is teeming with bird and mammal life and is also a popular haven for nature lovers and bird watchers.