The cave of La Pileta is situated at 670 m of altitude in the south slope of the boulder of Las Mesas , a rocky hill located between the mountain range of El Palo and the mountain range of Juan Diego, which runs pararell to the Guadiaro river, fifting its bed to the south of Benaojan.

One accede to the place by the highway MA-8401, that 4,5 km from Benaojan in the direction to Cortes de la Frontera has a desviation towards an esplanade where to park the vehicles. From there you ascend on a stone stair-way to the entrance of the Cave.
It is also possible to arrive by train until the stations of Benaojan - Montejaque or Jimera de Líbar, but there are no public transports from the train station to La Pileta. 
 

The surrounding of the Cave are a powerful grayish white limestone massif, profiled on a max. of altitude of 1.400 m and that constitues the Málaga part of the Natural Park Sierra of Grazalema

A varied fauna gives life to this beautiful space, a paradise for the numerous wild goats , birds, mammals and reptiles. 

The Cave is open all year round. Opening hours from 10:00 to 13:00h and 16:00 to 18:00h (17:00 from october through to march).

Tickets for the visit on saturday and holidays are available from 10:00 a.m., and to complet the quota of the day, at the reception of the Cave.

The visits are obligatorily with a guide (they speak some English) and last approximatly one hour. The maximum group size is 25, so if you come on a busy day you may have to wait for a place. When there are few visitors, scheduled hours are combined in order to help minimise the impact that the visit has on the conservation of the paintings.

Rates:

Adults (10 people): 8 €
    "      (More than 10 people): 7 €
Children (5 to 12 years): 5 €
Students (More than 15 people): 5 €

Reserves:

Groups of more than 15 people (not more than 25) can make a reservation for the first visit (10.00h). Reservations can not be made on weekends or public holidays or in Summer. Tel: (34) 952167343.

Rules to access the Cave:

This prohibited the use any kind of cameras, camera equipment, videos, flashes, as well as help with spikes or sharp sticks, and anything else that could harm the cave. Mobile phones must be turned off before starting the visit.

Indoor temperature: 15 º C. It is advisable to wear shoes and clothing suitable for wet and slippery ground.

• Smoking is strictly prohibited, as well as the access of animals or any type of food or liquid. It is forbidden to touch the walls of the cave formations. It is strictly forbidden to leave any garbage or other material inside the cave.

• Please silence, respecting both visitors and the instructions from the staff of the cave.

• You should rigorously and strictly follow the instructions given by the staff of the cave. Any violation or breach of the rules empowers the staff to cancel the visit of the Cave.

• It is advisable not to enter the cave with children under 11 years. The responsibility, if you come with children, is of the parents or the guardian of the minors. It is recommended not to entering the Cave of people with heart problems and limited mobility.
 

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