As proof of the existence of inhabitants in Benalup since prehistory you can still visit special places which show pieces of the excavations.
First the town was under Muslim occupation, in the 13th century the Christians reconquered the area, and there are proofs of colonization in the 16th century.

The foundation of Benalup as we know it, was finally in the 19th century. The town-castle, known as the Tower of the Moorish Girl ("Torre de la Marita"), was built by the muslims for defence purposes. During this time Benalup got its name:
Ben a lup = Son of the Wolf.

The town became famous as an anarchist revolt broke out in Casas Viejas in the year 1933. Since then Benalup is a symbol of anarchist freedom.

Today Benalup is not only part of the very well known Route of the Bull "Ruta del Toro", but offers also different leisure activities.
Beside walking and biking you can also enjoy the golf courses.

The area of "La Janda" has two golf courses with 18 holes. One of the golf-courses you can find dirctly in Benalup-Casas Viejas.

If young or old, the whole family can spend their holidays here.

The town itself consists of the Old Town with its small alleys, the parks to sit down on a bank to relax a moment, and the new part of Benalup.
The infrastructure offers all, what also a tourist appreciates:
Doctors, pharmacies, post, small shops, supermarkets, fish market, boarding-houses up to luxury hotels.