Macharaviaya Postal Codes: 29791 | La Axarquía, Málaga, Andalucía

Key Facts

Macharaviaya is a municipality located in the La Axarquía region of Málaga province in Andalucía, Spain. Situated in the hills approximately 12 kilometers east of the city of Málaga, this small Andalusian town occupies a strategic position overlooking the Mediterranean coast. With an area of just 7.24 square kilometers, Macharaviaya is one of the smaller municipalities in the region, home to approximately 500 residents who enjoy its elevated position at around 185 meters above sea level. The municipality is administratively divided into the main town of Macharaviaya itself and the smaller settlement of Benaque, both of which maintain the traditional white-washed architecture characteristic of Andalusian villages. Historically significant as the birthplace of the Gálvez family, prominent figures in Spanish colonial administration in the Americas during the 18th century, the town preserves important cultural heritage including the Church of San Jacinto and the Gálvez family pantheon. Visitors to Macharaviaya can access comprehensive postal code information for both its constituent settlements through our detailed regional database.

Neighboring Regions

• Rincón de la Victoria
• Moclinejo
• Benagalbón
• Totalán