La Zubia
La Zubia is a village in Granada province just outside the Sierra Nevada National Park, and known for its impressive natural setting as well as its historical and artistic heritage.
Being close to the National Park of Sierra Nevada, the area is very popular amongst nature lovers for its incredible views.
Things to see
The old part of the town is dotted with fabulous historical buildings which have become a tourist attraction in their own right. There are many sites which evidence the different civilizations that have inhabited Andalucia over the years.
Amongst all the different architectural styles of buildings, the Arab baths of La Zubia are located in the area known as House of the Fear, they are in a reasonable state of conservation, showing Muslim vestiges dating from XII and XIII century. They are housed in a rectangular building with several rooms, including two eight meter high parallel sections covered by tube shaped vaults and starred lights.
Other buildings of interest in La Zubia include the Convento de San Luis, (which was built at the orders/request of Queen Isabella I of Castile in the XV century); the Iglesia Paroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion and the Arzobispal Palace.
La Zubia inclides a 700 year old Encina Park and the caves Moro y Paloma where traces of prehistoric life have been be found. Both are located in the Barranco de Corvales.
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Location
La Zubia is only 5 kilometers away from the city of Granada by the motorway to Sierra Nevada, A-395.
In terms of places to stay in La Zubia, there is a varied choice of short and long term accommodation. When it comes to Sierra Nevada apartments, La Zubia offers villa-like apartments with communal pools, apartments in mini apartment blocks, modern or rustic, rural-style apartments and apartments in historic buildings.
