Beniaján

Beniaján is a village located in the Region of Murcia (Spain), beside the mountains that close the Valley of Segura.

It has a population of around 11,000, and is not far from the region's capital, Murcia.

Beniaján is known for the abundant production of citrus fruits that its factories export around the world; this is the most important economic activity in this city.

[1] Since before the 18th century, the Virgen del Carmen has been the Patrona (patron saint) of Beniaján.

A statue is carried in procession annually in celebration of her feast day.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel , 18th-century statue