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Polopos is formed by various different areas: Castillo de Baños, La Mamola, Haza del Lino, Haza del Trigo, La Guapa and Polopos. The first two are located on the coast: one on a plain known as Puerta de Baños and the other at the foot of a hill topped with a watchtower; the others are located inland.
The main district of Polopos is located in the Sierra de la Contraviesa, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Haza del Lino, a natural environment ideal for those in search of the sun and beach, as well as those who prefer rural tourism. It has about 1644 inhabitants.
History
Polopos dates back to the Andalusi era. Los Ceheles were two Tahas located in the eastern most area of the Granada Coast. The Tahá located further to the East was called the Tahá de Sahil, normally more depopulated than its companion in the West due to the continuous incursions of Turkish corsairs and Barbary Moors. Several rural cisterns and water wheels remain as timeless witnesses of this Arab period, symbols of an undoubtedly prosperous agriculture. More>
Things to See
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
The church was built in the eighteenth century on what was previously the foundations of the Polopos mosque. It has since become a fundamental symbolic monument. Located on Calle Calvario.
Fuente El Pilar
The fountain had a double function as it was used by the local population to collect water for their homes and it was also used as a watering hole for horses. Nowadays, it is almost completely unused as all the houses in the community have water installations. It is used in exceptional cases or when farmers return to the town after carrying out agricultural work.
Honrabeque de Castillo de Baños
The fortification served for maritime defence in the eighteenth century under the reign of Carlos III. It is composed of two bastions built in the sixteenth century which were later reconstructed in the eighteenth century. Located in Castillo de Baños.
Ermita de Santa Ana
The exact date of construction of this chapel is unknown. Located in Haza de Trigo.
Torre de Cautor
A defensive tower built on the coast whose origins seem to be Arabic but it was rebuilt in the sixteenth century. Close by, you can see a waterwheel and the remains of other constructions. Located in La Mamola.
Aljibe de Los Barrales
This cistern dates back to the Arab period and still performs the same function for which it was designed: a water reserve. Located south of Polopos.
GASTRONOMY
The gastronomy of Polopos is varied, with recipes characteristic of the coastal and inland areas. Typical dishes include pescado frito (fried fish), guiso de pescado (fish stew), morcilla (black pudding), pancetta, lomos en adobo (steak in a marinade), choto (veal), tortas de chicharrones (pork scratchings), pan de higo (fig bread) and buñuelos (doughnuts).
Festivals
Popular festivals in Polopos are Fiestas en Honor a la Virgen del Rosario, Fiestas en Honor a la Virgen del Carmen, Fiestas en honor de Santa Ana and Fiesta del Vino de Polopos. More>
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Polopos to Granada. More>
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Polopos. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Polopos is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Polopos are Rubite and Sorvilán.