This museum exhibits musical instruments from 'El Viaje de Lúa', a journey around the world through rhythms and melodies, and the materials used to make instruments for liturgy, spiritual invocation, courtship and entertainment. Some of the materials used in their construction include wood, cane, bamboo, gourds, coconuts, seeds, skins, bones, horns, clay and metal.
This museum uses a series of interesting murals and models to show mercury mining in Tímar, from the extraction of cinnabar ore to the operation of the production factories, as well as various economic and cultural elements of this region, such as looms, silkworm breeding, traditional songs and different farming tools.
The first church in Lobras was destroyed in the mid-sixteenth century and had to be rebuilt amid the difficulties of the Moorish rebellion. The oldest element is the tower, which is attached to the small main chapel.
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There are bus services from Lobras to Órgiva and Granada using the bus company, ALSA.
The tourist office of a Lobras is located in the Town Hall.
Popular festivals in Lobras are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Fiesta de San Marcos, Fiesta del Señor de la Ascensión, Fiesta de la Siega y las Parvas and Fiestas en Honor a San Agustín.
This municipality, comprising Lobras and Tímar, was founded during the early years of Islamic domination. However, the presence of an inactive mercury mine suggests that there was likely an earlier settlement. This is further supported by the Celtic origin of the place name Lobras and the possible Iberian origin of the place name Tímen (Tímar), as well as some Iberian-Roman archaeological remains found in the municipality. In any case, the earliest written record of Lobras and Tímar is provided by Ben Aljatib (1313–1374), minister to Mohamed V, who cites a twelfth-century writer's description of the Kingdom of Granada.
Lobras is a small village with its distinctive own personality. It feels as if time has stood still when you walk along its streets and visit its monuments. The location also means that visitors can enjoy tranquil landscapes and amazing natural beauty.
El Huerto de Lobras is located in Lobras and features a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment provides mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available.
