“Within the Enguera foothills lies a silent corner where clocks sleep that takes you back to a past in which everything was measured by the sun and stars”.
BenAmil is deeply rooted in history and is located in an old farmhouse of Arab origin. “The House of Money”, or, “BenAmil from below”, is the name bequeathed to this unique and irreplaceable place of the past. One of the most common definitions of BenAmil is “son of the beautiful”, its name is not in vain, as all the pores of the framework of this house inspire beauty and good living.
Previously used as a farm house and tool shed, it still retains the Moorish aroma of its ovens, chimneys and cisterns. The thick walls keep the interior cool during summer in contrast to the ardor of the scintillating exterior that simmers in its entrails.
“A nook between lettuces, the shadow of a tree, a meadow with an empty chair in the middle, become improvised stages and unconventional spaces open to the ingenuity of the artists. An innovative environment that invites creativity, coexistence and enjoyment”.