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Murtas

TOURIST OFFICE

The tourist office of Murtas is located in the Town Hall

Weather Forecast

If you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below

FESTIVALS

Popular festivals in Murtas are Fiestas de la Santa Cruz, Corpus Christi, Semana Cultural, Fiestas de San Miguel and Fiestas de San Fernando.

BUS SERVICE

There is a bus service from Murtas to Albondón and Granada using the bus company, ALSA.

Lavadero

The laundry area dates back to the 18th century and has recently been restored.

Ermita de Santa Cruz

Built in the nineteenth century, the chapel marks the entrance to the town centre.

Iglesia de San Miguel

This neoclassical church dates back to the eighteenth century. It has three large naves and beautiful red marble decorations inside.

Museo el Padrillo

The art museum has been open since August 2004 and was donated to the town by José Antonio Jiménez Tovar.

HISTORY

The earliest known data about human presence in these lands dates back to the Neolithic era (9,000–7,000 BC).

Murtas

Situated at an altitude of over 1,500 metres, Murtas is one of the best vantage points for viewing the whole area, from the peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the Mediterranean coast.