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Attractions

Ermita Virgen del Carmen

The Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen in Dólar is a modern chapel inaugurated in 2016. It adds to the town’s religious architecture and devotion to the Virgen del Carmen.

Ermita de San Antón

The Ermita de San Antón in Dólar is a small traditional chapel that underwent a major restoration in 1952. It preserves the simplicity and charm of rural Andalusian architecture.

Ermita de San Andrés

The Ermita de San Andrés is a small Mudejar-style chapel located next to the cemetery. It stands out for its simple design and beautiful wooden frame, restored in 1997.

Iglesia de la Anunciación

The Iglesia de la Anunciación was built in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, featuring a wide nave, a Baroque dome, and a three-storey tower. Inside, restored Baroque paintings were uncovered in 2005.

Castillo

The castle of Dólar originally had a rectangular floor plan with three corner towers still visible today. The northwest tower, the most significant, remains well preserved.

Baños Árabes

The Arab Baths of Dólar date back to 1566 and form part of the Town Hall building. Three preserved naves have been restored as an Interpretation Centre dedicated to Water in Al-Andalus.

History

Dólar has its roots in the Late Roman Empire and was later an important Muslim settlement noted by al-Idrisi for its fortified hilltop castle. After the Reconquista, it became part of the Marquisate of Cenete.

Tourist Office

The tourist office of Cogollos de Guadix is located in the Town Hall.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the next few days for Cogollos de Guadix.

Festivals

Popular festivals in Cogollos de Guadix are La Carretá, Festividad Virgen de la Cabeza, San Gregorio and San Agustín.

Festivals of Ferreira

Popular festivals in Ferreira are Feria de San Sebastián, Mercado Medieval, Romería de la Virgen del Rosario and Fiestas Patronales.

Bus service

There is a bus service from Cogollos de Guadix to Granada City using the local BAM company. The bus stop in Cogollos de Guadix is located in Plaza de Andalucía.

Castillo

The castle comprises the remains of a large, almost square tower measuring approximately 12 metres on each side.

Ermita de San Gregorio

The Ermita de San Gregorio is located in an area known as Los Cerrillos. It is a simple, single-nave chapel where locals celebrate the Feast of San Gregorio each 9th of May.

Ermita Virgen de la Cabeza

The chapel is situated on Cerro de la Virgen de la Cabeza. To reach it, you have to climb about 500 metres. There are two chapels here — one older and one newer, built in 1992 to welcome more pilgrims.

Iglesia de la Anunciación

The church has distinctive characteristics that set it apart from its surroundings. It was commissioned in 1545 by Francisco Roldán. Externally, the beautiful tower is the most notable element of the urban landscape and a true identifying symbol of the town.