Bertha was born in Germany in 1858 and came to Granada at the age of twelve. She had an older brother called Fernando, who became the German consul in Granada. Her participation in the Institución Libre de Enseñanza was remarkable. She also took part in the feminist struggle and managed, with little success, her father's factory, of which she was the main heir when he died.

The first records of Alfacar as a settlement date from the Zirid period (1010-1090). The name Alfacar comes from the Arabic term al-Fajjar, which means mud, clay or pottery. At that time, palaces, mosques, towers and a castle were built in the area of Aynadamar (today's Fuente Grande). Some buildings have survived, such as the Arco de Somera, the baths, the Acequia de Aynadamar and part of the old wall.

Popular festivals in Alfacar are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Noche de los Capachos, Fiesta Patronales de San Sebastián, Carnavales, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Pedro, Verano Cultural, Fiestas de Verano and Festival Internacional de Teatro de Humor.

Alfacar is one of the entry points into to the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park. The area surrounding the village is wonderful for trekking and there are many paths to follow. Alfacar is also known as the place where Spain’s famous poet Federíco Garcia Lorca was shot during the Spanish Civil War. The village has therefore dedicated a park to his memory and that of others executed during the war. Alfacar has a population of around 5,200.

There is a bus service from Alfacar to Granada City using the local bus company.
There are various bus stops around Alfacar.

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The tourist office in Alfacar is located at Calle del Baño, 7, Alfacar, 18170.