Wednesday 25 June 2008

Benaoján


It seems ages since we last had a drive out, so today we took a drive to the old Moorish village of Benaoján, in the Serrania de Ronda, about 40 kms south of Olvera.
We headed towards Ronda on the main A374 before turning off and taking a very scenic drive, passing through Montajaque before arriving at Benaoján.







Looking toward's Benaoján from the main road.








































We parked the car in the newer part of the village and started on the gentle stroll uphill towards the centre of the old part.











This pretty fountain was just up from where we parked the car.












This lovely display of bougainvillea took our eye and was an early indication of the floral decoration's that would be on show throughout the village.










A pleasant water feature halfway up the street.



























We eventually arrived at the Plaza containing the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) and the Parish Church of Our Lady of Rosario.

























Proceeding on, we continued to explore the narrow streets, taking delight in the floral display's that were evident on many of the house's






































The heat was taking it's toll so we stopped of for a couple of cold, refreshing drink's at the Bar El Tajillo.



We found Benaoján to be a lovely, clean, quiet village. Not too steep, with many little side streets and alleyways, definately worth visiting and exploring.


More information about Benaoján can be found in the following link:

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