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Casa de los Navajas
Popular A quiet and refined historical reprieve from the bustling beach.
Casa de los Navajas, Calle Antonio Navajas Ruiz - Bajondillo, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
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Interesting facts
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The house was constructed as an independent residence for the Navajas family, separate from their primary sugar cane processing businesses.
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The residence was originally known as the 'Casa de los Navajas' due to its association with the Navajas family lineage.
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The mansion serves as one of the few remaining examples of the 'Casa de Veraneo' (summer house) style prevalent in the early 1900s for the Andalusian bourgeoisie.
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The building features a notable octagonal tower that provides 360-degree views of the coastline.
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Restoration efforts between 2005 and 2014 successfully preserved the original 'alicatado' ceramic tiling found in the main halls.
Overview
Casa de los Navajas is a Neo-Moorish mansion located on the beachfront of Bajondillo in Torremolinos, Málaga. Built in 1925, the house was originally the residence of Antonio Navajas Ruiz, a local businessman involved in the sugar cane industry. The architecture features distinct Mudéjar elements, including intricate horseshoe arches, decorative tile work, and geometric plaster ornamentation. It was declared a site of Historic Artistic Interest by the Junta de Andalucía in 1991. The building underwent extensive restoration in the early 21st century before opening to the public as a cultural venue. Its interior layout preserves original floor plans and wood-paneled ceilings indicative of early 20th-century elite residential design. The structure overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, offering a direct contrast between the historic estate and the surrounding modern coastal development. Currently, it serves as a municipal space for exhibitions, concerts, and civil weddings.
Photo spot
The central courtyard featuring the fountain, framed by the horseshoe arches.
Insider tips
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Visit during the shoulder season to avoid the heavy beach crowd traffic in the surrounding Bajondillo area.
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Check the municipal cultural calendar in advance, as the house occasionally closes for private functions or weddings.
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Focus your visit on the ground floor to appreciate the intact original tile work before heading to the upper balconies.
What to avoid
Do not attempt to access the mansion directly from the town center via the steep cliffside stairs if mobility is a concern; use the nearby public lift.
Good to know
Closed on Mondays; check the official tourism website for closures due to private event bookings.
Etiquette
Maintain a quiet volume as the space is often used for formal civil ceremonies; formal dress is expected if attending a scheduled event.
Plan your visit
- Architectural style
- Neo-Moorish (Mudéjar Revival)
- Key features
- Horseshoe arches, intricate geometric tiling, and octagonal tower
Frequently asked
How long should I spend at Casa de los Navajas?
Plan for about 45 minutes to see the highlights.
When is the best time to visit?
The best time to visit is Late afternoon on a weekday to enjoy the golden hour light through the arches..
What's the best photo spot?
The central courtyard featuring the fountain, framed by the horseshoe arches.
What else is nearby?
Close by you'll find Parque de la Batería, Botanical Garden Molino de Inca - Complex Los Manantiales, Aqualand | Torremolinos.
