Castillo de Montemayor
Suitable for the whole family
The castle played an important role in
defending the coastline against attacks from the
Barbary pirates and against the invasion of the
Christian Monarchs, until it surrendered in 1485.
Legend has it that the castle was home to an Arab
king, and that Benahavís was named after his son.
| Castillo de Montemayor, Benahavis.
| Castillo de Montemayor, Benahavis.
The castle played an important role in defending the coastline against attacks from the Barbary pirates and against the invasion of the Christian Monarchs, until it surrendered in 1485. Legend has it that the castle was home to an Arab king, and that Benahavís was named after his son.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HIKER
Always carry water and warm clothes.
Never leave trash behind. Take it with you in your backpack.
Do not light a fire. The risk of fire is very high.
Respect the flora and fauna. Do not collect anything.
Respect the sources and streams.
Respect the paths. Do not take shortcuts.
Leave only your boot prints and take only pictures.
Pay attention to the sections that coincide with roads.
