Cueva de El GatoCueva de la PiletaEmbalse de MontejaqueIglesia Mozárabe de Las Cuevas de San AntónNecrópolis Megalítica de la PlanillaParque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema
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Benaoján

Benaoján is a town in Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain of about 1,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 4 caves and 6 churches. The must-see places are Cueva de El Gato, Cueva de la Pileta and Embalse de Montejaque.

36.7193° N, 5.2522° WPop. 1,661

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see276
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cueva de El Gato, cave near Benaoján
Must-see

Cueva de El Gato

Cave · 2 km

Cueva de la Pileta, cave near Benaoján
Must-see

Cueva de la Pileta

Cave · 4 km

Embalse de Montejaque, lake near Benaoján
Must-see

Embalse de Montejaque

Lake · 5 km

Places near Benaoján by type

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One day from Benaoján

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

54 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Benaoján
  2. Necrópolis Megalítica de la Planillaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Iglesia Mozárabe de Las Cuevas de San Antónchurch · 30 min
  4. Embalse de Montejaquelake · 45 min
  5. Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalemanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Cueva de la Piletacave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Benaoján
Today’s loopBenaojánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Benaoján?

Cueva de El Gato (cave, about 2 km), Cueva de la Pileta (cave, about 4 km), Embalse de Montejaque (lake, about 5 km), Cueva del Hundidero (cave, about 5 km), Iglesia Mozárabe de Las Cuevas de San Antón (church, about 8 km), Ronda - Tajo del Abanico (viewpoint, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Benaoján?

50 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 4 caves, 6 churches, 2 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Benaoján?

Al Toro de Lidia, about 10 km by road; Puerta de Almocábar (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Benaoján?

Cueva de El Gato, about 2 km by road; Cueva de la Pileta (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Benaoján?

Start in Benaoján, visit Necrópolis Megalítica de la Planilla, then Iglesia Mozárabe de Las Cuevas de San Antón, then Embalse de Montejaque, then Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema, then Cueva de la Pileta, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.