Quéntar: church of La Encarnación, reservoir and walks around the area

Quéntar allows you to combine the walk through the town with the landscape of the Aguas Blancas River and the reservoir. It begins with the Church of La Encarnación, the Fuente de las Pavesas and the Cerrillo de los Almireces. Prepare separately the transfer to the swamp and the walking routes you want to add.

Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation

The Quéntar City Council identifies the church of Our Lady of the Incarnation and describes a nave with side chapels. It is the temple that should be included in a tour of the town.

To visit the interior, check the opening and respect the worship hours. Start with the core and then locate the points you want to add, depending on the time and mobility of the group.

Fuente de las Pavesas and Cerrillo de los Almireces

The municipal information includes the Fuente de las Pavesas among the places of interest and the Cerrillo de los Almireces as a point of view over the town. Check the location and how to get to each one before adding them to the tour.

With a stroller or mobility needs, check the slopes, road surface and access of the stops you choose. Bring drinking water for the day and pay attention to the fountain signs.

The Town Hall also includes Cristo de la Fuente, a devotional reference of the nucleus, and the trench known as “El queso”, in its natural environment. If you want to add the latter, check a specific access and the state of the land before leaving.

Quéntar Reservoir: landscape and supply

The City Council dates the inauguration of the dam in 1976 and highlights the views of the surroundings. The Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation documents in its news of May 22, 2026 the transport of water from this reservoir to the Lancha del Genil treatment station, within the system that supplies Granada and municipalities of Sierra Nevada Vega Sur.

If you add it to the visit, choose the point you want to travel to and check access and where to stop. Organize the route around the accessible areas and respect the facilities and their signage.

For fishing, sailing or swimming, check the conditions, authorizations and authorized areas with the responsible body before organizing the activity. Respect the signs and closures of hydraulic installations.

Hiking and Aguas Blancas area

The City Council includes the Cueva de los Trucheros trail and the Aguas Blancas recreational area among its tourist references. Its hiking section reports on a signposting project for ten trails.

Before choosing a hike, check the route, start, distance, gradient and conditions of the specific route. Check the condition of steps and bridges, especially if you go with children. Bring water, appropriate footwear and time to return with light.

For an outdoor meal, confirm access and rules of the area you choose, including fire restrictions. Bring prepared food, collect waste and respect surrounding signs.

How to get there and prepare to return

The Transport Consortium identifies 395: Granada–Cenes de la Vega–Dúdar–Quéntar. The PDF that is currently linked is dated September 1, 2023 and differentiates Monday through Saturday from Sundays and holidays:

Check the full schedule, departure stop, and notices for your date before you travel. The directory also links the 395 real-time service. Calculate separately the transfer from the town to the reservoir or the beginning of the trail and leave room to return to the stop.

For local information, the City Hall publishes the telephone number 958 485 001 and the email info@quentar.es, with headquarters at Calle San Sebastián, 1, 18192 Quéntar. Their published hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. To eat, stay or book an activity, confirm services and hours with each establishment.