Beneficio, Geographical feature near Órgiva, Province of Granada, Spain.
Beneficio is a geographical feature in a river valley near Órgiva that spans three square kilometers at approximately 550 meters elevation. The terrain is marked by varied vegetation, with small shelters scattered across the landscape and a flowing stream running through the valley.
The area was established in recent decades as an intentional community shaped by alternative living models. Since 2013, there have been various interactions with local authorities regarding the settlement.
The settlement embodies alternative living practices through shared facilities such as a communal tipi, outdoor kitchen, and garden spaces. These collective areas shape how residents interact and live together daily.
The location is accessible by dirt roads and has natural water sources from mountain springs. The terrain is hilly, so visitors should expect variable path conditions.
The community has developed small enterprises producing bakery items, eggs, and cheese on site. These handcrafted products result from work done by the settlement's roughly 200 residents.
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