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The population of Benajarafe is divided between two different areas: Upper Benajarafe and Benajarafe Coast.

Upper Benajarafe is made up of a diverse collection of rural houses and smallholdings dotted amongst the hills, that run down to the sea.

The occupants of these gain access to their properties by means of a narrow road, that runs up from the coast towards the by-pass.  In many cases, leaving this road to travel along dirt tracks or dry stream beds, which are impassable during the rainy season.

Nowadays, however, most of the population live on the coast, where individual developments have increased over recent years. 

Ermita de Ntra. Sra. del Rosario (Benajarafe Alto)

 

The main feature of our village, is a large, flat sandy beach, that extends for more than two kilometres. 

Between the houses and the beach, is the main road.  For decades,  the busy N340 has passed through Benajarafe, with it's large volume of traffic and consequent  problems.

Fortunately, the new by-pass, built some kilometres inland, has greatly reduced the amount of traffic.  Ensuring also a reduction of accidents and noise pollution.

We look forward to an urban environment, with a promenade,  where you can safely take a stroll along the sea-front.

 

 

A general view of the area from the foot of Moya tower, situated at the eastern edge of our beach. 

On the first web page, there is a photograph, taken from the Málaga side, showing the approach  to Benejarafe.

You can see from the photo, that the main road runs closely along side the beach, still preserving the original route of the old coastal railway.

To the right, in close-up, you see the access to la Cotija de los Pérez, with the small traffic island marked on the road.

 

View from the centre of the crossroads in Benejarafe, taken from the bus-stop.  

To the left, in close-up, housing development Los Arquillios.  Next, development La Sirena,with one of only two blocks of flats in the area.  

To the right, a fishing boat, showing our nautical heritage.

Below,  Moya Tower, it's hilltop location dominates the landscape.

Gardens situated next to the beach.

Even though our village lacks a lot of recreational amenities these do exist on the private developments and public access is normally available to these areas. 

On the other hand,  the new urban development has been subject to building controls. This has ensured that only two high-rise blocks have been built, the emphasis being on individual homes.

The future should promise a better outlook than some of the other areas on the Costas today.