Popular festivals in Benalúa de las Villas are Festividad de San Sebastián, Virgen de la Cabeza, Fiesta de las Cruces and Fiesta de la Juventud.

The archaeological remains found in the area suggest that the site was inhabited by the Iberian people. Traces of the Roman Empire have also been discovered here, including coins and a bust of Emperor Trajan.

Benalúa de las Villas was repopulated with people from other parts of Spain during the Christian Reconquest. Located in the Las Montes area, the town is the centre of olive oil production for the surrounding area through the San Sebastián Co-operative. It has a population of around 1,400.

The tourist office of Benalúa de las Villas is located in the Town Hall.

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There is a bus service from Benalúa de las Villas to Granada City using the bus company, ALSA.