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Benamaurel

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Benamaurel

Benamaurel sits on the route: 15 minutes from Cortes de Baza, 41km from Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park.

Benamaurel is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 2,293, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Benamaurel 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 Benamaurel to your route.

About Benamaurel

Benamaurel is a village located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the city has a population of 2328 inhabitants. The municipality includes the following localities: Puente Arriba, San Marcos, Cuevas de la Blanca, Huerta Real, Cuevas del Negro y Cuevas de Luna. There is a 3-day

Read more festival of Moros y cristianos held in April. There are other examples of this festival in the Spain and the tradition is being considered for World Heritage status. There is also a municipal outdoor swimming pool that is open from June through to September. The nearest large town is Baza, Granada about 20 km south and this is also the route to the main A92N motorway through Granada province to the airports (Granada, Almeria, Murcia and Alicante)

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Where is Benamaurel located?

Benamaurel is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.6083 latitude, -2.7025 longitude.

What is the population of Benamaurel?

Benamaurel has a population of approximately 2,293 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
2,293
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.6083, -2.7025

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 Benamaurel

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park

Spain's largest protected area, a rugged maze of pine-forested peaks and the source of the Guadalquivir river.

41 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Alto de Velefique

A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Benamaurel

  • 50 kmAlto de VelefiqueA twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
  • 61 kmPuerto de la RaguaThe highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.

Driving in Spain

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Benamaurel.

Cortes de Baza

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 2,354

Castilléjar

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 1,600

Zújar

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 2,597

Baza

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 23,359

Caniles

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km awayPop. 4,060

Galera

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 1,112

Cuevas del Campo

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 2,040

Freila

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 1,051

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