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What to see and do in Benamocarra

What to see and do in Benamocarra (La Axarquía, Málaga): 6 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Nature · 1 Curiosities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

How far each place is from the centre of Benamocarra

Teatro Miguel de Cervantes de Benamocarra 5.4 km

Towns near Benamocarra

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What to see in Benamargosa 5.7 km · 4 places
What to see in Macharaviaya 5.7 km · 6 places
What to see in El Borge 7.1 km · 5 places
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What to see and do in Benamocarra

Benamocarra
Village
Its Arabic name, meaning 'son of Mocarra', points to its founding in 1505. Birthplace of the musician Eduardo Ocón Rivas, it has one of the oldest music bands in the province. It now has around 3,200 inhabitants.
Teatro Miguel de Cervantes de Benamocarra
Monument
The only theatre in the Axarquía region, located in Benamocarra.
Cerro de la Jaula
Nature
Natural viewpoint in Benamocarra with views of the Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama mountains and the Vélez river valley.
Eduardo Ocón Rivas
Curiosity
Musician, favourite son of Benamocarra, honoured with a monolith in the municipality.
Gazpacho frito y coles moreás
Food and drink
Two dishes typical of Benamocarra: gazpacho frito, a dessert made from flour, oil, water, vinegar and aniseed, and coles moreás, cabbage cooked with oil, garlic and blood sausage.
Fundación de Benamocarra
Historical milestone
The municipality of Benamocarra was founded in 1505.