y Caleta de Vélez. Another river, called el Rubite a tributary of Vélez, runs north of Arena. Daimalos and Los Vados, are both boroughs found within its municipality limits. The borough of Daimalos is near Arenas, about two kilometers away, and its origins can be traced to the Muslim period. The borough of Los Vados can be found in an old road that links Vélez-Málaga with La Viñuela and its urban center is more spread out. Wildlife and Vegetation Vegetation: mediterranean scrub, carrasco pine and an abundance of rosemary, matagallos or Phlomis purpurea, junipers and gorse. In higher grounds, close to Sierras de Tejeda and Almijara we can appreciate diverse specimens such as a conifer called Taxus baccata, maple trees, and Crataegus monogyna Jacq. Wildlife: Mountain bird are common, among them, we can mention the common vultures, goshawks, eagles and peregrine falcons. The wildcats and ibex are also common mammals. History Arenas was founded during medieval times, that is, during Al-Ándalus era. During the Nazarí Kingdom Granada, Arenas was a farmstead that belong to the Bentomiz district, fortress that currently is within limits of Arena's municipality. This district was known for its wealth of agricultural products such as silk and raisins. In April 1487, the Christian reconquest conquered back Axarquía's region, including Bentomiz Castle and nearby villages, including Arenas, Daimalos and Çuheyla, old vicinity near Bentomiz that was deserted after its conquest. In the 16th century, the area the Moorish population revolted. After their defeat, the Moorish population of Arenas was expelled almost to its entirety and moved towards Segura de León, in Badajoz. Arenas, consequently was repopulated with families coming from other parts of the peninsula, mainly from two Jaen villages, Santiago de Calatrava y La Higuera de Calatrava. All the details regarding the repopulation Arenas, can be found in "Libro de Apeo y Repartimiento de Arenas," which can be found in the Real Cancillería de Granada archive. Arena's town hall has a copy of "Libro de Apeo y Repartimiento de Arenas." From that moment forward, a Christian culture was developed. Most inhabitants work mainly in agriculture, which is the main source of work to this day. Monuments Santa Catalina Mártir Parish is in downtown Arenas. This parish was built following the mudéjar style, and it's near the old minaret from the moorish era. Inside the parish, there are some interesting sculptures, such as Virgen del Rosario, an anonymous