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Guadix and the East

Found to the west of Granada, this area offers a landscape contrasting the red of the Hoya de Guadix with the green of the river valleys. Its most famous attraction is the Sierra Nevada National Park as well as the various cave-houses: some inhabited by residents and others converted into extremely popular tourist accommodation due to its peculiarity and individuality.

Baños Árabes

The town, situated in the southernmost Sened at the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Atlantic watersheds, boasts a strategic location due to its abundant water and mineral wealth

Castillo de Huéneja

The best-preserved section of the castle is the western part, where the remains of towers can be found in the south-west and north-west corners.

Festivals

TherPopular festivals in Dólar include Feria, Día de la Virgen del Carmen, San Antón and the Patron Saint Festivities of San Andrés, along with Andalusian celebrations such as Carnival and Día de Andalucía.

Dólar

The name of this municipality has little to do with the American currency, as Dolar is a typical, unspoilt mountain village. It is located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, among pines and chestnuts. In fact, it is part of the Natural Park of the same name. The houses in Dolar are nestled at the whims of its geography, surrounding the peak.

Tourist office

The tourist office of Dólar is located in the Town Hall, where visitors can obtain local information about the area and its attractions.

Bus Service

There is a bus service from Dólar to Granada City using the local bus company BAM. The bus stop in Dólar is on the GR-5200.

History

Dólar has its roots in the Late Roman Empire and was later an important Muslim settlement noted by al-Idrisi for its fortified hilltop castle. After the Reconquista, it became part of the Marquisate of Cenete.

Ferreira

Ferreira, a quaint little village in the Granada province, was named after the “iron” mineral, which is very abundant here. One of the most important archaeological sites in the area has been found in Ferreira and include the remains of burials and urns dated back to the prehistoric era. The history and civilisations that have left their seal in Ferreira do not go unnoticed, because you find true historical and natural value in every corner.

Tourist Office

The tourist office of Cogollos de Guadix is located in the Town Hall.

Cogollos de Guadix

Cogollos de Guadix is a small village with wide streets and three large squares bordering on the Sierra Nevada National Park, a true delight for the visitors, with breath-taking views of the Marquesado del Cenere and a large part of the Hoya de Guadix. The main monument in Cogollos de Guadix is the Church, the Iglesia de la Anunciacion, declared a place of cultural interest.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the next few days for Cogollos de Guadix.

Castillo

The castle comprises the remains of a large, almost square tower measuring approximately 12 metres on each side.

Aljibe Árabe

The Arab cistern of Cogollos de Guadix is a semi-buried rectangular water tank from the Emirate period, now restored and used as an exhibition hall in Plaza Aljibe.

Bus service

There is a bus service from Cogollos de Guadix to Granada City using the local BAM company. The bus stop in Cogollos de Guadix is located in Plaza de Andalucía.

Ermita Virgen de la Cabeza

The chapel is situated on Cerro de la Virgen de la Cabeza. To reach it, you have to climb about 500 metres. There are two chapels here — one older and one newer, built in 1992 to welcome more pilgrims.