Poet and translator Lawrence Bohme reminisces on the summer of 1960 and his discovery of the Montefrio which became his home. In the last three essays Laurence returns to Montefrio in 1985, this time to live in the idealic 'Cortijo de los Siete Olivos'.
Huelva and its environs is a Mecca for those interested in Christopher Columbus, with a number of significant tourist attractions relating to the famous explorer. Cristóbal Colón (as he is known in Spain), is thought by most to have been born in Genoa, Italy around 1451.
The chapel is located at an altitude of around 1,250 metres and covers an area of approximately 30 square metres.
The Alquife Castle has a pentagonal layout.
This bronze sculpture depicts a miner from Alquife pushing a wagon.
Following the Reconquest by the Catholic Monarchs, the Moorish Taifa of Granada became the Christian Kingdom of Granada. A preserved document relating to the construction of the church states that, on 26 May 1505
Alquife has a long mining history, from the Bronze Age to modern times. Its iron mines shaped the local economy, and though activity declined in the late 20th century, the mines recently reopened.
the current evidence for Competa points to origins in the period of Moorish rule. The town's name may have a Roman etymology: specifically, the Latin phrase 'Compita-Orum', meaning 'crossing of roads'. This was where the Romans held their feasts and offerings. It was also a place to buy and sell goods. It is believed that this is where the town originated, as there are no written documents to support any other theory.
Cortes y Graena has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and remains from the Bronze Age have been found in the municipal district
The tourist office of Dólar is located in the Town Hall, where visitors can obtain local information about the area and its attractions.
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.
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.
Dólar has a Mycology Centre dedicated to the study and exhibition of fungi. It showcases the local biodiversity and mountain environment of the Sierra Nevada region.
The Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen in Dólar is a modern chapel inaugurated in 2016. It adds to the town’s religious architecture and devotion to the Virgen del Carmen.
The Ermita de San Antón in Dólar is a small traditional chapel that underwent a major restoration in 1952. It preserves the simplicity and charm of rural Andalusian architecture.
The Ermita de San Andrés is a small Mudejar-style chapel located next to the cemetery. It stands out for its simple design and beautiful wooden frame, restored in 1997.
The Iglesia de la Anunciación was built in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, featuring a wide nave, a Baroque dome, and a three-storey tower. Inside, restored Baroque paintings were uncovered in 2005.
The castle of Dólar originally had a rectangular floor plan with three corner towers still visible today. The northwest tower, the most significant, remains well preserved.
The Arab Baths of Dólar date back to 1566 and form part of the Town Hall building. Three preserved naves have been restored as an Interpretation Centre dedicated to Water in Al-Andalus.
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.
