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La Zubia

Touris Office

The tourist office of La Zubia is in Edificio Zoco.

Weather Forecast

If considering visiting La Zubia, check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.

Festivals

Popular festivals in La Zubia are Fiestas Patronales de San Juan de Nepomuceno, Fiestas de San Pedro, Fiestas de San Antonio and Día de la Cruz.

Bus Service

There is a bus service from La Zubia to Granada using the local bus company.

Las Huertas

The Moorish influence is still felt in the layout of the Barrio Alto, and in the extension of some alleys and streets, such as Miguel Hernández, formerly Calle Real.

Baños Árabes

The Arab Baths, built between the 12th and 13th centuries, are an interesting example of rural Muslim baths. Located in a house known as ‘the House of Fear’, which refers to the neighbourhood where the baths are located, not a characteristic of the baths themselves.

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

The Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption was built between the 16th and 18th centuries and is considered one of the most interesting examples of Gothic-Mudéjar architecture in the province of Granada.

Convento de San Luis

One of the historical events most deeply remembered in the town is the one associated with Queen Isabel la Católica and the Battle of La Zubia. According to popular tradition, in the summer of 1491 (Saturday, 25th August), the Queen decided to go horseback riding to enjoy the beauty of the Alhambra and its surroundings.

La Zubia

La Zubia is a village in Granada province just outside the Sierra Nevada National Park, and known for its impressive natural setting as well as its historical and artistic heritage.

History

According to historical archives, the remains found in the Caves del Moro, de la Higuerilla, and de la Paloma indicate that the earliest settlements recognised in the area were megalithic.

Cortijo Balzain

10 km from Granada Science Park, Cortijo Balzain is a recently renovated 3-star apartment in La Zubia, featuring rooms with free WiFi and saltwater pool. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.