Designated a Unesco Biosphere reserve in 1977, the Sierra de Grazalema was declared the first natural park in Andalucia in 1984 and is one of Spain's most ecologically outstanding areas. The 51,695 ha park is famous for its spectacularly rugged limestone landscape of cliffs, gullies, caves and gorges.
The village of Benoajan is rightly famed for the caves which are well signposted around the area. South of the village of Benoaján heading towards Cortes de la Frontera, a side road leads off on the right, serving as a carpark.
The entrance of this cave can be seen from the railway as it heads north from Benaoján station two kilometres away. It's called the cat cave as its entrance is said to look like a cat's head.
As the name suggests (the prefix Ben- found across the region derives from the Arabic 'ibn', 'son of'), this is another village of Moorish origins. Located very near to Montejaque, the settlement can be found in two halves. The original village was built on a mountainside with the lower community in the Guadiaro river valley that grew up around the railway station.
Set in Benaoján, 13 km from Plaza de Espana Ronda and 14 km from Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, Casa Isabel offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. With quiet street views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, Casas de Benaojan 15 is located in Benaoján. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
Boasting river views, Casa Rural Los Cipreses provides accommodation with an open-air bath and a patio, around 14 km from Plaza de Espana. Featuring pool views, a garden and a private pool, this holiday home also offers free WiFi.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, pool view and a patio, Villa Cristina is located in Benaoján. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 13 km from Plaza de Espana Ronda.
Located in Benaoján, 13 km from Plaza de Espana Ronda and 14 km from Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, Apartamento El Serrano offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi.
Situated in Benaoján, Cortija la Bodega offers an outdoor pool as well as a garden. This restored winery comes with a large covered terrace with barbecue facilities and a beer tap, as well as large car park.
Molino del Santo is a converted watermill in the mountains, 12 km from Ronda. It offers free Wi-Fi, a heated outdoor pool and a restaurant with mountain views.
