Dólar
Dólar is a typical, unspoilt mountain village situated at the foot of Sierra Nevada, among pines and chestnuts. The houses in Dólar are nestled at the whims of its geography, surrounding the peak. It has about 600 inhabitants.
History
During the Late Roman Empire, Dólar was a small village organised around a hill, which was later moved to lower, sunnier areas. During the Muslim period, the village attracted the attention of the 12th-century geographer al-Idrisi for its fortress-like character; the hilltop was crowned by a walled castle. The castle's purpose was to defend the population against external attacks. More>
Things to See
Baños Árabes
The Arab Baths form part of the Town Hall building, with the three preserved naves located in the westernmost part of the ground floor. Dating back to 1566, the baths have undergone rehabilitation and are now used as an Interpretation Centre: “Water in Al-Andalus”. More>
Castillo
The castle originally had a rectangular floor plan, with the remains of three corner towers still visible today. The northwest tower is the best preserved and most significant. Remains of connecting walls and structures such as a possible cistern are still visible. More>
Iglesia de la Anunciación
Construction of the church began in the seventeenth century on the site of a previous, smaller one. It has a wide nave covered by a barrel vault, and the presbytery is topped with a Baroque dome on pendentives. More>
Ermita de San Andrés
Mudejar in style, the chapel sits next to the cemetery and stands out for its interesting wooden frame. It was restored in 1997. Location>
Ermita de San Antón
The chapel underwent a major restoration in 1952. Location>
Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen
This chapel was inaugurated in 2016 and is located on Paseo Federico García Lorca. Location>
Museo de Micología
The Dólar Mycology Centre showcases local wild mushrooms and fungi, with detailed information about their types, characteristics, and seasons. More>
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Dólar to Granada City using the local bus company BAM. More>
Gastronomy
When visiting Dólar, try local dishes such as choto a la caldereta (stewed kid), telerines, guisao de pimientos, potaje de garbanzos, zalamandroña and lomo en orza. For something sweet, try the roscos de vino and mantecados. The local wines made from Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are also gaining fame.
Festivals
Popular festivals in Dólar are Feria, Día de la Virgen del Carmen, San Antón and Fiestas Patronales. More>
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Dólar. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Dólar is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Dólar are Ferreira and Huéneja.
