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Arenas del Rey

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Arenas del Rey

Arenas del Rey is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Jayena, 22km from Caves of Nerja.

Arenas del Rey is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,978, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arenas del Rey sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arenas del Rey to your route.

About Arenas del Rey

Arenas del Rey is a village located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the city had a population of 1,231 inhabitants. The village is just north of the Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. Arenas del Rey was the worst affected village in the Andalusian earthquake of

Read more 25 December 1884. Almost 90% of the houses collapsed, and the rest were badly damaged. The whole village was a pile of rubble. The church and all other public buildings were destroyed. There were 135 deaths and 253 people were injured. The snowfall that followed caused up to three more deaths per day for over a week.

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Where is Arenas del Rey located?

Arenas del Rey is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9580 latitude, -3.8936 longitude.

What is the population of Arenas del Rey?

Arenas del Rey has a population of approximately 1,978 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,978
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.9580, -3.8936

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Arenas del Rey

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Frigiliana

Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Balcón de Europa, Nerja

A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Alhambra

Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Capileira

Highest of the three whitewashed villages stacked in the Poqueira gorge of the Alpujarras, its flat-roofed Berber-style houses and chimney pots facing Mulhacén. End of the paved climb on the GR-421 before the old Sierra Nevada track.

47 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Sierra Nevada National Park

Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.

48 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Pico Veleta Road

Europe's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.

48 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Alcazaba de Málaga

A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Arenas del Rey

  • 24 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 48 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
  • 78 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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