Benahadux is located in the centre of the Bajo Andarax region, bordered from north to south by the Andarax river. Benahadux stands out for its agricultural wealth, its traditions, and its ancient history.
We present our five reasons to visit Benahadux.
Virgin of the Head Church
This beautiful church was built on an old Mudejar mosque, in 1505, under the dedication of the Virgin of the Head and the patronage of Saint Joseph.
It has three floors and a Latin cross.
It is an impressive church that you should not miss on your visit to Benahadux.
The Fountain
This is a beautiful public laundry recently restored in marble. The set is covered and has a large rectangular glass that is subdivided into two sinks, one for washing and the other for rinsing.
The restoration of the laundry room has been a way of highlighting, to the society of Benahadux, the importance of this architectural element in other times, with it being the authentic social meeting point of the entire population.
The fountain is supplied from the Saint Michael spring (located three kilometres from the urban centre).
Mediterranean Cultures Interpretation Centre
This is a recently built building whose theme revolves around not only the cultural and archaeological heritage of Benahadux but the entire Bajo Andarax region. It is an essential place for getting to know first-hand what is most representative of the culture and traditions of the Bajo Andarax region.
The selection of archaeological materials obtained in the excavations carried out in the 1970s at the “El Chuche” archaeological site and the “Cerro del Paredón” stand out.
Local Festivals
The Benahadux festivals are a point of interest for all visitors to the municipality, as they present a great diversity of activities, such as masses, concerts, parades, processions, pilgrimages, etc.
It all depends on what holiday is taking place in the town at that time. While generally they are of a religious nature, we are sure that you will enjoy each of them.
Here we leave you with some of the most characteristic festivals in Benahadux, so you can see which one is approaching your travel date and enjoy an unforgettable experience: Thursday “Lardero” (the Thursday before Ash Wednesday), Carnival (February), Saint Joseph (local festivities, week of March 19), Holy Week (March-April), Night of the “carros” (Easter Sunday), May Crosses (May 3), Pilgrimage of San Isidro (May 15), Saint John (June 23), Virgin of Carmen (July 16), Virgin of the Sea (August), and Virgin of the Head (patroness saint festivities of the town, September).
Gastronomy
Undoubtedly, if you visit Benahadux you must try its exquisite dishes, as they are reflected in each of the cultural and gastronomic advances obtained thanks to the cultures that have populated the area for more than 5,000 years.
The gastronomic legacy of Benahadux is impressive, with an imposing presence of the products of Bajo Andarax.
Some of the more traditional dishes that we recommend you try if you visit Benahadux are: rice with “chapas”, “gazpachuelo”, cod stew, pumpkin or meat “fritailla”, “gurullos” with rabbit, asparagus chard, porridge, “migas”, cabbage, “pipirrana”, and the “ajoblanco”.
Regarding sweets, we must highlight the fried donuts, “talvinas”, rice pudding and, of course, the “papaviejos”, the latter with the orange as the main ingredient.
