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Like many towns in Granada province, Benalúa de las Villas was repopulated with inhabitants from other parts of Spain during the Christian Reconquest. The town, located in the area of Las Montes, is the centre of olive oil production for the surrounding area through the San Sebastián co-operative.
Located inland, 20 km from Sanlúcar, Jerez holds worldwide acclaim for its sherry and brandy production. The word Jerez is derived from Arabic Xerex and has now become synonymous with the English word ‘sherry’. The city is equally famous for its fine horses as well as Flamenco music and dance.
This town in the area of Guadix and El Marquesado was on the border between Christian and Muslim territory for many years. You can visit the residence of the Marqués de Campotéjar, a 16th century Mudejar building known as Casa Grande. Like most of the towns in this area, it has a church dating from the 16th century: iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, in Mudejar style in honour of its patron saint.
One of the very picturesque towns to visit in the Baza region of the Altiplano of Granada is Caniles. In the north of the Granada Province, Caniles is 911 metres above sea level. It sits on the edge of a plateau, between the north face of the Natural Park, Sierra de Baza and La Hoya de Guadix.
This village, located in the Alpujarra region, is home to some beautiful natural monuments. The village itself has kept the Arabic influence alive, with narrow streets, whitewashed houses and flat roofs a common sight. The “El Fex” farmhouse is a prime example of this Arabic influence; it dates between the 8th and 9th centuries. Visitors can also visit the Muslim remains that have been found in the old Molino de Ramblero mill.
Lanteira is a village in Granada province most famous for its representations of The Passion of the Christ every Easter Sunday which attract numerous tourists.
Situated in the north of the Granada Province, the exceptionally beautiful village of Benamaurel is in the Baza region of the Altiplano of Granada. The village sits at a height of 723 metres above sea level and covers an overall area of some 130 Km2. The municipality of Benamaurel is spread over a series of gullies, split into the village of Benamaurel and its surrounding hamlets.
Busquístar is located in a privileged natural environment, next to the ravine formed by the Trévelez River and inside the Sierra Nevada national park. It was previously known as el paraíso escondido de los mozárabes (the hidden paradise of the Mozarabic). The exact origins of this village are not known, but evidence shows that is could be as early as the 13th century.
The church has a meticulously crafted Mudejar coffered ceiling, and the interior particularly stands out for its simplicity and beauty.
Alhaurin El Grande is a satellite town for many families working in the provincial capital Malaga. The outskirts provide new urbanisations and the old town is very much conserved. Alhaurin El Grande has a rich history. In the forested areas south-east of the village of Alhaurín el Grande there are traces of Neolithic occupation: silent witnesses to the long history of human habitation of the area. A history longer than history itself.
This small museum houses a large collection of photographs of the town and its people.
Built in the sixteenth century, the church features a vault on pendentives, a nave and a separate main chapel with a square floor plan.
Throughout the millennia, the Alpujarra has been the setting for countless historical events, remaining silent witness to them all. The Syrians and Phoenicians were the first people to establish commercial relations with the indigenous communities of the Spanish Mediterranean, and they may have been the founders of Sex (Motril), Ábdera (Adra), Sexi (Almuñecar).
The village of Alpujarra de la Sierra is a must-see destination for students of the life and work of Gerald Brenan. The Hispanics writer originally from England, lived in the Yegen area of the village for more than 10 years. The beautiful surroundings and traditional architecture have made it an attractive destination for rural tourism enthusiasts and lovers of sports such as hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
This initiative aims to celebrate the life and work of the writer Gerald Brenan, and also serves as a cultural attraction for visitors.
The current church dates back to the mid-eighteenth century.
This is the first museum of its kind in La Alpujarra, inaugurated on 19 August 2000.
The Surf-Freestyle discipline of the 2025 GWA Wing Pro World Tour is making fourth stop on the 2025 world tour in Tarifa between 24th and 27th June 2025 at Valdevaqueros Beach in front of Bibo Beach House restaurant.
Spain’s economic narrative is one of profound transformation. Once a highly protected, state-heavy economy recovering from the deep recessions of the early 1990s, the country has navigated a turbulent quarter-century defined by the integration of the European Single Market, a massive property crash, a decade of strict austerity, and a remarkable post-COVID-19 resurgence.
In Andalucia there are many rivers where you can enjoy a pleasant walk and a relaxing swim surrounded by nature. The best time is undoubtedly summer, although it is also an option in late spring or early autumn.
