The municipality of Alhendín lies in the province of Granada, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 10,475 people, over about 48.7 km².
With about 215 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 41 municipalities in the province of Granada with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 21 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 16 km south-west of Granada, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 75 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Granada (15 km), Salobreña (37 km), Motril (39 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in the province of Granada.