Ermita de San Roque
There are various small chapels throughout Lanjarón.
There are various small chapels throughout Lanjarón.
There are various small chapels throughout Lanjarón.
There are various small chapels throughout Lanjarón.
There are various small chapels throughout Lanjarón.
The church was built on the site of an early mosque between 1555 and 1560. This mosque was later destroyed by the Moors and its reconstruction was delayed until 1603.
This chapel is located in the Sierra de Bérchules, specifically in an area known to the municipality's inhabitants as Cortes or Cortijo del Cura.
The municipality has several lavaderos, or washing areas, including the Fuente Grande, Portón, Barrio García, Fuente Grande de Alcútar and Caldedería sites.
Built by Christians at the beginning of the sixteenth century on the site of a Muslim hermitage, the monument consists of a central nave and a main chapel, which are separated by a large arch. There is a roof for each section. The monument suffered during the Alpujarras War between 1568 and 1571, when it was destroyed and burned by the Moors. It was repaired in 1594, but was not structurally sound, so its framework was rebuilt in 1629.
This church, which was built between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, stands on the site of an old mosque. It consists of three naves, each of which is separated by four arches.
Eras are threshing floors that were used until recently to separate grain from cereal and dried legume plants. This process is called 'parva'.
Visitors looking for tranquillity and the opportunity to relax for a few days will find that Carataunas is the perfect destination.
Built in 1580, the church contains several valuable and ancient images inside, including one of the Immaculate Conception attributed to the school of Alonso Cano.
Castillejo de Poqueira was the Poqueira area's defensive castle and watchtower, offering impressive views of the entire region.
Two looms in perfect working order are housed inside a restored traditional house.
The municipal museum was built close to the time of the re-conquest. It is a typical Alpujarra house furnished and decorated as such.
The Chapel of San Antonio was in ruins until it was restored in 2006, opening its doors once more to the residents of Bubión.
The church was founded in the sixteenth century, but was rebuilt in the seventeenth century.
Construction of the church began on 12 June 1735 with the laying of the foundation stone. The townspeople chose to name the church after the Santísimo Cristo de la Salud and the town's patron saint, Louis IX, King of France.
The school buildings are named after the Count of Padul, who ordered their construction: 'San Isidoro' and 'Don Isidoro'.
Also known as the 'Lavadero de San Joaquín y Santa Ana' during the first three quarters of the twentieth century, this laundry area was the social centre of the town as it was where all the women met to do their washing.