Benajarafe
Benajarafe is a small coastal village resort on the eastern part of the Costa del Sol in the municipal district of Vélez-Málaga, near an inland area called La Axarquía
Benajarafe is actually divided into two distinct parts, Benajarafe Alto and Benajarafe Costa. The first is the main center of the population, composed of a large number of small farms and country houses.
In recent years, a number of modern developments have been built on the hilly land tar runs down to the coast.
The beach is narrow in places and the N-340 coast road runs directly along the back of the beach. The coastal motorway A-7 runs one km inland. Exit km 258 links the coast to the west of Benajarafe.
Things to See
Hermitage of Our Lady of the Rosary is in Benajarafe and each October there is a pilgrimage where the virgin is carried up the hill on the back of an oxen cart from the church in Benajarafe Costa.
Torre Moya (fat tower) which is the largest of the many watchtowers on the Malaga coast.
Old train Station The old train station from the narrow guage line which ran from Málaga to Ventas de Zafarraya. The Compañia Ferrocarriles Surbanos de Málaga (FSM), was a company of Belgium capital founded in 1905. FSM's first line opened in 1908 from Málaga to Velez-Málaga. The extension to Ventas de Zafarraya opened in 1921 and closed in 1960. The planned extension to Granada was never constructed. The line contributed to the economic development of this coast was disbanded in 1968.
History
Benajarafe has been has been ccupied since the Paleolithic era. Some historians locate the Greek colony of Mainake here although the exact location is debated. The name of this village probably originated from the Moors and it is suggested the name comes from the Arabic Ben ash-Sharif (Son of Height) In 1483 the last Muslim victory in Andalusian lands, the Battle of the Axarquía, took place in this area.
Hotels in Benajarafe
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Located in Benajarafe, Casa Rural Paloma offers accommodation with an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi in the patio. Free WiFi is provided.
The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Holiday homes in Benajarafe
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Featuring private pool, Casa Darren is located on the beachfront in Benajarafe. Featuring garden and sea views, this villa also offers free WiFi.
Set in Benajarafe, within a few steps of Benajarafe Beach, Adelfas Mar offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a bar.
The apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views.
Set in Benajarafe, just 250 metres from Benajarafe Beach, Corazon Azul offers beachfront accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, barbecue facilities and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.
Set in Benajarafe, just 2.3 km from Los Rubios Beach, Paraiso del Sol offers beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and free WiFi. The property features sea and mountain views.
Situated in Benajarafe, within 750 metres of Benajarafe Beach, Casa Benajarafe offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a terrace. The property has sea and mountain views.
Located in Benajarafe, Oasis de Benajarafe offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property has sea views.
Situated just 2.6 km from Los Rubios Beach, La Coralina features accommodation in Benajarafe with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
Featuring an outdoor pool with beautiful views of the Costa del Sol, Bella Vista, MICROCLIMA, Costa del Sol, superplaya, piscinas, vistas, naturaleza offers a beach-style house with a private terrace. The closest beach is 600 metres away.
Featuring garden views, Apartamento Benajarafe is situated in Benajarafe, around 450 metres from Benajarafe Beach. Located on the beachfront, this property has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.
Boasting an outdoor pool and pool views, 3 bedrooms villa at Benajarafe 300 m away from the beach with sea view private pool and enclosed garden is situated in Benajarafe.
Featuring a private outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, Casa Andalucia is located in Benajarafe. This property offers terraces, garden, and air-conditioned apartments and a studio with free WiFi.
Casa en la playa offers accommodation in Benajarafe, 150 metres from Benajarafe Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Boasting garden views, La Casita Verde provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 700 metres from Benajarafe Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Holiday Home Sirena is located in Benajarafe. This holiday home provides accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
Featuring views of the sea and the mountains, this detached villa is set in Benajarafe, in the Andalucía Region, 22 km from Málaga. This villa offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site.
Located in Benajarafe, just 300 metres from Benajarafe Beach, Chalet en Benajarafe provides beachfront accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a garden and free WiFi.
Located in Benajarafe, Casa Rural Paloma offers accommodation with an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi in the patio. Free WiFi is provided.
The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Set in Benajarafe, within 2.2 km of Playa de Valle-Niza, Villa Los Delfines offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.
Located in Los Puertas and just 3 km from Andalusian beaches on the Costa del Sol, these accommodations enjoy terraces or grassy gardens to make the most of the sunshine and barbecues with friends.
Bus
The local buses connect Benajarafe with the towns of Málaga, Vélez-Málaga, Nerja, Periana, Riogordo and Almayate. Lines are:
M-260 Málaga-Vélez-Málaga,
M-362 Málaga-Nerja,
M-363 Málaga-Torrox,
M-364 Málaga-Periana,
M-365 Málaga-Riogordo.
Location
Benajarafe is 12 km from Vélez-Málaga and 20 km from Malaga city
