Cortes and Graena: spa, caves and towns of the municipality

Cortes and Graena brings together four population centers: Cortes, Graena, Los Baños and Lopera. To prepare for the visit, highlight the walk through the town of Graena, the thermal baths in Los Baños and the outings to the cave heritage or Lopera. Booking a circuit and touring the municipality require different plans.

Graena, Cortes and the cave heritage

The municipal history describes Graena as the main nucleus, organized around a hill with excavated houses. The Town Hall and the church are located in its square. Cortes preserves testimonies of caves linked to medieval settlement; Los Baños was developed around the spa, while Lopera is close to the Fardes River and the Francisco Abellán Dam.

As you walk around, see how the facades and homes integrate into the terrain. Inhabited caves are private spaces: their presence in a guide does not imply permission to enter. Nor is it appropriate to present this excavated heritage as a set of natural galleries open to exploration.

What churches will you find

The directory of the Diocese of Guadix identifies Santa María de la Annunciación in Graena, with its address in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. For Cortes collects Our Lady of the Presentation; for Los Baños, San Antonio de Padua. These references allow the temples to be located without confusing them with a supposed church of San José.

The directory does not offer tourist opening hours. If you want to see an interior, consult with the parish at parishdecortesygraena@diocesisdeguadix.es. Organize the outside walk first and add the inside visit when you have confirmation.

Covarrones and Cueva de la Tía Micaela

The tourist information of the City Council presents the SL-A 219 trail, 3.6 km, from the Plaza del Olmo de Graena to the Cueva de la Tía Micaela, near Cortes. Includes the Covarrones and medieval cave heritage. Check the route, the condition of the road and how to return before leaving.

To visit the Interpretation Center and the interior of the Cueva de la Tía Micaela, the City Council refers to visits organized by Goyo Garrido Adventures: 677 962 280 and countingme@goyogarridoadventures.com. Check dates, price and services included; Walking the path does not guarantee finding the open center or cave.

Lopera and his photographs on the facades

The same municipal page documents “The life of a town on the wall”, a permanent photographic exhibition on the facades of Lopera. It is a proposal to walk its streets and learn about local memory. If you also want to enter the Cultural Nave, confirm its opening for your date.

Graena Spa: location, reservation and prices

The official website of the establishment places the spa at Calle San Antonio, 5, in Los Baños. Spain.info corroborates the address and telephone number 958 670 681. Enter that address if your destination is the thermal facilities.

According to the official page of the thermal area, consulted on October 3, 2026:

The operator requires you to reserve a time in advance and wear a hat and swimsuit in pools and circuits. You can check availability at 958 670 681 or recepcion.graena@relaistermal.com. Confirm the conditions when booking, especially if you are traveling on a holiday or need to adapt the activity.

Commercial information about hot springs does not prove that a session cures an illness. This guide describes the visit and the published services; It does not attribute therapeutic results nor does it replace a health assessment.

Eat and organize your stay

The municipal gastronomy page includes papaviejos, Holy Week stew and olives with fennel. They are references of local cuisine to ask about seasonal products and preparations, without assuming that all restaurants serve them every day.

As a documented option in Los Baños, the website of the spa restaurant publishes a menu of €26 per adult and €15 per child, with first, second and dessert. It also indicates food service from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Data consulted on October 3, 2026: confirm table, menu and price with the establishment before moving.

How to prepare for trips

Select the core and direction of each stop. If you combine a walk, caves and spa, book the service that has a time first and organize the trips around that appointment. For public transport, check the stop, schedule and return.

The municipal location page publishes the contact of the City Council: Plaza del Olmo, 6, and 958 670 660. You can consult local access and heritage; For reservations, contact the corresponding provider.