Towns and excursions
Articles on towns and excursions in the province of Granada.
Bubión (La Alpujarra) 2026: Architecture, Artisan Crafts & Quiet Charm
Tucked serenely between its more bustling sisters Pampaneira and Capileira, Bubión is the tranquil heart of the Poqueira…
La Herradura (Costa Tropical) 2026: Scuba Diving, Beaches & Coastal Charm
Framed by the dramatic limestone cliffs of Punta de la Mona to the east and the protected cliffs…
Castillo de La Calahorra 2026: Spain’s First Renaissance Palace (Visits & History)
Rising like a solitary red sentinel on a hilltop against the dramatic northern wall of Sierra Nevada, the…
Capileira (La Alpujarra) 2026: What to See in the Highest Poqueira Village
Perched dizzyingly at 1,436 meters altitude at the very head of the Poqueira Gorge, Capileira (from Latin capillaria,…
Hiking Pico Veleta and Mulhacén in Summer: Routes, Shuttles & Tips 2026
When summer arrives and the winter snows melt away, Sierra Nevada transforms into a breathtaking high-altitude playground. Standing…
Lanjarón Thermal Spa 2026: Medicinal Mineral Waters, Spa Baths & History
At the western gateway to the Alpujarra, nestled where the snowy heights of Sierra Nevada plunge into sub-tropical…
Sierra Nevada in One Day: What to Do in the Snow Without Skiing (2026)
You do not need to put on skis or a snowboard to enjoy the magic of Sierra Nevada.…
Cala La Rijana 2026: The Most Beautiful Wild Beach on Granada’s Coast
Tucked between the rugged coastal cliffs of Gualchos and Castell de Ferro, Cala La Rijana is unanimously acclaimed…
Salobreña Moorish Castle 2026: Opening Hours, Tickets & Panoramic Views
Perched majestically atop a monumental sugarloaf rock formation rising 100 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, the Castillo Árabe…
Cerrada del Río Castril 2026: Hanging Footbridges, River Trail & Guide
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Granada province at the gateway to the Sierra de Castril Natural…
Guadix Cave Quarter 2026: Cave-House Museum, Viewpoints & Travel Tips
With more than 2,000 inhabited cave houses carved out of the clay hillsides, Guadix is widely recognized as…
San Miguel Castle (Almuñécar) 2026: History, Panoramic Views & Tickets
Crowning the highest rocky promontory overlooking the Mediterranean, Castillo de San Miguel (San Miguel Castle) is the historic…
Cueva de Siete Palacios (Almuñécar) 2026: Archaeological Museum & Hours
Hidden beneath the historic quarter of Almuñécar on the Costa Tropical, the Cueva de Siete Palacios (Cave of…
Trevélez 2026: Spain’s Highest Village, Famous Cured Ham & Sierra Nevada Trails
Perched at an altitude ranging between 1,476 and 1,600 meters above sea level on the southern slopes of…
Pampaneira (La Alpujarra) 2026: What to See in Spain’s Prettiest Village
Declared a Historic-Artistic Site and consistently ranked among The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain (Los Pueblos Más Bonitos…
