Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Monda is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Coín, 44km from El Torcal de Antequera.
Monda is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 2,078, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Monda 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 Monda to your route.
Monda is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located near Sierra Blanca and Sierra de las Nieves in the comarca of Sierra de las Nieves. The municipality is situated approximately 44 kilometres from the provincial capital of MálagaRead more
and 10 from Coín. Monda has an altitude of 427 metres. It has a population of approximately 2,000 residents. The natives are called Mondeños.
Monda also has its own Castle (Castillo de Monda) that has been built on the foundations of "Al-Mundat" an Arab fortress from the 9th century. One of the original towers is still visible, as are parts of the foundations, which can be found throughout the interior. The castle is now a hotel.
The town of Monda has a central village square called "Plaza de la Ermita". Lavadero de la Jaula is the town fountain and roofed lavadero (public laundry area), once a focus for social exchange, which dates from the 16th century. Marbella Design Academy is based in Monda.
There's a local belief that the final battle between the armies of Julius Caesar and the supporters of Pompey took place in the area. This was the Battle of Munda and while it is known that Julius Caesar did visit the Costa del Sol, it is unlikely that this battle was actually fought in Monda.
El Molino de Monda (Monda Mill) is an old mill that still makes local olive oil.
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Monda is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.6303 latitude, -4.8319 longitude.
Monda has a population of approximately 2,078 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Serranía de Ronda village painted entirely Smurf-blue for a 2011 film premiere: the residents voted to keep it, and the lone blue pueblo glows against the white villages around it. Reached by a twisting mountain road from Ronda.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A breathtaking Andalusian hilltop town bisected by the El Tajo gorge, spanned by the dramatic 18th-century New Bridge.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.
32 km · about 35 min drive
beach
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
38 km · about 45 min drive
castle
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A white village where houses tuck directly beneath overhanging rock ledges, with bars built into the cliff itself.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
44 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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