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Cuevas del Becerro
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Cuevas del Becerro is located in Spain
Cuevas del Becerro
Cuevas del Becerro
Location in Spain
Country Spain Spain
Autonomous community Andalusia Andalusia
Province Málaga
Comarca Serrania de Ronda, Guadalteba
Government
 • Type (PSOE)
Area
 • Total 16 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
724 m (2,375 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,595
 • Density 99.7/km2 (258/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cueveños
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Cuevas del Becerro

Cuevas del Becerro is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 20 kilometers from Ronda and 105 km from the city of Málaga. By road it is located 576 km from Madrid. In 2008 it had a population of 1,847 inhabitants according to the INE.

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View of Cuevas del Becerro from the A367

Origin of name

Legend has it that the town gets its name from a golden calf that they found in one of its caves, which are currently located on the northern side of the village on the river of the caves. One researcher believes that these caves were used to house sires, where locals brought their cows for cover. This scenario could also be the origin of the name. Everything up until now is mere speculation on the possible origin.

Places of interest

  • Church of San Antonio Abad, (Cuevas del Becerro)
  • Cave of Moro, (Cuevas del Becerro)
  • Fountain of Nacimiento
  • Roman stoves
  • Passage of Rio Carrizal

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