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Attractions

Baños Árabes

The Arab baths are located within the medieval farmhouse in a peripheral area.

Aljibe Árabe

The Arab cistern of Cogollos de Guadix is a semi-buried rectangular water tank from the Emirate period, now restored and used as an exhibition hall in Plaza Aljibe.

History

Cogollos de Guadix has ancient origins dating back to the Late Roman Empire and the Argaric period. Later settled by Arabs and later ruled by the Marques de Villena, it preserves a rich mix of cultures and history.

La Rosandrá

Área Recreativa La Rosandrá is well worth a visit, offering the chance to admire the river amidst this beautiful natural landscape.

Minas de Alquife

The Alquife mining site was Europe’s most important early source of iron ore

Tourist office

The tourist office of Albuñán is located in the Town Hall.

Centro de Interpretación del Cielo

This project aims to highlight the night sky as a driving force for the revitalization and economic development of Aldeire’s rural environment

Bus Service

There is a bus service from Albuñán to Granada City.

Festivals

Traditional festivals in Albuñán are Fiesta de las Flores, Día de San Francisco de Asís, Fiesta de los Emigrantes and Virgen del Rosario.

Baños Árabes

A new project is underway to showcase the value of the Arab baths built during the Nasrid period. According to historical documents, they were renovated in the sixteenth century and were in operation until 1566.

Museo Etnográfico

The Albuñán Ethnographic Museum contains numerous antique pieces that evoke the history and cultural traditions of the town.

Iglesia de la Anunciación

Built in the sixteenth century, this Mudéjar-style single-nave church has a Latin cross floor plan and a coffered ceiling with geometric decorations.

History

Like many other towns in Granada, Albuñán began to grow as an urban centre following the expulsion of the Moors in the sixteenth century.

Cerro de los Infantes

An archaeological site inhabited since prehistoric times, with Iberian and Roman remains such as ceramics, sculptures, and ancient fortifications.

Alambique

Dating back to the early twentieth century, the Alambique was built by the Espadafor family and later became municipal property, now housing the Pinos Puente Youth Centre.

Iglesia de la Consolación

The church features a sober, classicist façade with a semicircular arch and simple decoration, and its interior consists of three naves separated by large octagonal pillars.