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Jete has become a popular destination for rural tourism. Situated to the south of the Sierra de Almijara, its village centre extends between the banks of the Río Verde. It has about 1000 inhabitants.
History
Although there is evidence of human settlements in Jete since the Neolithic period, with burial caves and evidence of abundant lithic and ceramic industries, the origin of the current settlement dates back to an era in which Muslim populations lived in the area. Geographers spoke from the eleventh and twelfth centuries of a settlement known as “Set”, “Xet” and “Yeth” - a name that means “shore” or “bank” - as a farm belonging to the Alfoz of Almuñécar. More>
Things to see
Iglesia Parroquial de San Antonio
The church was built between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and inside it contains works by Alonso de Mena, the famous sculptor born in Granada in 1587. The church has a rectangular floor plan and a single nave, which is covered with a wooden coffered ceiling. On the outside, its clean white volumes, its curved tile roof and its bell tower with a square base stand out. Located on Calle San Antonio.
Bodegas H. Calvente
Bodegas H. Calvente seek excellence in their fruit with the character that their land gives them, always based on humble work and the utmost respect for their centuries-old vines. The vineyard is dedicated to producing excellent high-end wines, maintaining the artisanal essence in each of the production and elaboration phases, with the primary objective of achieving the full satisfaction and loyalty of the final consumer. Located on Calle Viñilla.
Things to see outside the Town
Ermita de la Virgen de Bodíjar
The chapel is the oldest hermitage on the entire Granada coast having been constructed during the sixteenth century. The exterior shows very simple architectural lines and simple volumes with whitewashed walls and tiled roofs. Its origin dates back to the tradition that narrates the appearance of the Virgin to a local shepherd in this old Moorish farmhouse. It has since been restored, in a unique natural setting, surrounded by subtropical crops. Located 4km north of the town.
Viewpoints
Also worth visiting are the viewpoints Mirador de los Acebuches and Mirador de los Algarrobos, from which visitors get amazing panoramic views.
Holiday homes
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Countryside Walks
Avid hikers can choose between seven routes which pass through the outskirts of Jete. One of these is the Cortijo del Guarda, which leaves from the Camino de la Hoya and finishes at Cueva de las Vacas, on a 1.5km route. Others are Ruta Gelibra, from the centre of Jete to the Cortijada de Gelibra (3km); and the Ruta Forestal, which starts at the foot of Sierra Bodíjar and finishes at the Cueva de las Vacas (2km).
GASTRONOMY
The most important element of Jete’s gastronomy is the wine which is considered to be some of the best in Granada. Tropical fruits such as custard apples, mangos and avocados are also grown here. Typical dishes include migas de pan (a dish made with breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil and pork), choto al ajillo (veal in garlic), puchero de hinojos (fennel stew) and various recipes made with local tropical fruits. Popular desserts and snacks in Jete are pan de higo (fig bread), mantecados (lard cakes), almendras garrapiñadas (caramel coated peanuts/almonds) and tortas de chicharrones (pork scratching tort).
Festivals
Popular festivals in Jete are Fiestas Patronales en Honor a la Virgen de Boidíjar, Romería a la Ermita de la Patrona and Semana Santa. More>
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Jete to Granada and Nerja. More>
Weather Forecast
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Tourist Office
The tourist office of Jete is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Jete are Otívar, Almuñécar and Ítrabo.