Iglesia de San Sebastián
The church was built in the sixteenth century, between 1555 and 1557, on the site of an orchard. The parish of Juviles was established in 1501, initially depending on that of Nieles.
The church was built in the sixteenth century, between 1555 and 1557, on the site of an orchard. The parish of Juviles was established in 1501, initially depending on that of Nieles.
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There is a bus services from Juviles to Granada and Alcútar.
The tourist office of Juviles is located in the Town Hall.
Popular festivals in Juviles are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Festividad de San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Moros y Cristianos and Fiestas en Honor de la Santísima Virgen del Rosario.
The earliest recorded information about Juviles dates back to the beginning of the Hispano-Muslim era in the eighth century, as evidenced by the fortress (El Fuerte de Juviles) dating from that period. Its location was chosen for strategic reasons, and in times of difficulty it protected the neighbouring towns.
Situated among chestnut forests, in the highest region of the Alpujarra, Juviles is a small village with links to the past and an air of tranquillity. The most important archaeological remains here are those of an old castle known as El Fuerte. It is a Mozarabic fortress built at the turn of the eighth century. Inside you can still see some old wells, while outside, you can enjoy panoramic views of nature in its purest state: the Taha de Juviles.