typical andalusian village
traditional and cultural center of Rincon de la Victoria
20 minutes to the old town of Malaga and port
located on the "Road of the Rousins
Benagalbon is located between Rincon de la Victoria and Moclinejo, about 5 km from the coast. Politically it is a district of Rincon and has about 4000 inhabitants. It was founded by the Moors (Berb tribe Galb-un) The Arabic writing on one of the village entrance signs still refers to it. In former times Rincon belonged to Benagalbon, but today it has been rebuilt. The construction of the railroad at the beginning of the 20th century shifted the economic center of gravity to the coast (Rincon de la Victoria).
Benagalbon is a typical Andalusian village that knows how to celebrate. Especially in September for the annual fiesta. There is a small folklore museum here. There you can see the way of life in Benagalbon more than 100 years ago. In Benagalbón you can visit the oldest church in the municipality, a traditional oil mill and the Malagueño Folklore Studies Center or explore some of its mountain trails.
In the village square there are some typical Andalusian restaurants and bars. It is recommended to try the delicious local cuisine here. At the gates of Benagalbon there is the Anoreta Golf Course and the International School. The main crops of Benagalbon are olives and wine, avocados and mangos.
The history of Benagalbón dates back to the Romans, although it is possible that it was inhabited in earlier times and no evidence has been found. Of note is the presence of a Roman dwelling from the 3rd century AD, which is in very good condition, although it was abandoned at the time of writing.
The Arabs began to exploit the wine and raisins of their harvest, which led to a flourishing population until the Christian troops conquered the municipality in the 15th century. Benagalbón at that time was a small rural town with a defense tower 5.57 km. from the coast. A perfect place for Muslims who decided to convert to Christianity, as they were forbidden to live within 1 km. from the coast to avoid communication with North Africa and why the population grew exponentially, as it was the destination of many Moors in the region.
During the reign of Carlos III. Bezmiliana fortress was built and the adjacent streets were developed in 1789 to become one of the most important urban centers.
The construction of the railroad line from Malaga to Vélez-Málaga (currently defunct) in 1906, with stations in La Cala del Moral, Rincón de la Victoria and Torre de Benagalbón, shifted business activity towards Rincón de la Victoria .
In 1835 Benagalbón separated from Moclinejo and formed its town hall. In 1850, the town of Benagalbón had 70 houses of very poor quality, inhabited by braceros (workers) who leased them to the landowners who lived in their farmhouses, wineries, farms or farmhouses.
In 1878, phylloxera invaded Malaga and in a few years disappeared from the entire Benagalbón vineyard and most of the province. Small farmers could not afford the cost of replanting, and there was an avalanche of emigration to the coast or to America in search of work, causing the population of the Axarquia to drop by 11%.
In 1948, the Benagalbón City Council agreed to move the capital to the neighborhood of Rincón de la Victoria, and in 1950 the change of capital and name of the municipality was accepted by that of Rincón de la Victoria.
