Villamena: what to see in Cónchar and Cozvíjar, routes and winery

Villamena is a municipality in the Lecrín Valley formed by Cónchar and Cozvíjar. To visit it, distinguish both towns: the churches and urban walks are divided between the two, while the routes and winery activities have their own departure and reservation points.

Two towns to prepare the visit

Decree 1088/1974, of April 4, published in the BOE on April 24, approved the merger of Cónchar and Cozvíjar with the name of Villamena and capital in Cozvíjar. To prepare your trip, choose Cónchar or Cozvíjar as your destination.

The municipal presentation of Cónchar highlights its agricultural surroundings and the Dúrcal and Alcázar rivers. The of Cozvíjar locates the old town around the church. You can combine both nuclei in a cultural outing; Calculate the trips according to the stops you choose.

What to see in Conchar

The Church of San Pedro appears in the patrimonial catalog of the PGOU, file 02, at Calle Plaza, 13. The document dates the construction between 1610 and 1614 and attributes its plans to Ambrosio de Vico. It also includes repairs from the 19th century and an intervention on the façade in 2002. Check the opening if you want to visit the interior.

The Cónchar Tower appears in file 01 of the same catalogue as a watchtower from the Arab period, with a circular plan. It is located on a hill next to the road that connects Dúrcal and Albuñuelas, past the crossing towards Cónchar. The sheet describes an access to the interior elevated above the ground; Check the access and visit conditions before approaching the tower.

For a walk through the town, combine the surroundings of San Pedro with the views of the crops. If you want to approach the tower or a rural road, ask about authorized access, the state of the land and where to park without occupying the road or farm entrances.

What to see in Cozvíjar

The Church of San Juan, at Calle Iglesia, 1, is identified in file 05 of the catalog. It is described as a 16th century Mudejar temple whose wooden ceilings were rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century after a fire during the Moorish rebellion. Check opening times and celebrations if you want to enter.

Next to it, the Casa Grande del Conde de Villamena appears in file 06, in Plaza de la Constitución, 2. The catalog dates it to the 17th century and indicates private property and residential use. You can observe the façade from public spaces, respecting the private use of the property.

The City Council mentions the caves of the Laguna stream and the Cueva de los Ojos when describing Cozvíjar. To approach the stream or the caves, check in advance the permitted route, restrictions and access conditions with the City Council.

Camino de los Pinos Route

The sheet published by Turismo Valle de Lecrín describes a circuit from Cerro del Concejo, in the upper part of Cónchar. The file consulted on October 6, 2026 offers these data:

The itinerary mentions the Cerro de la Cruz, the Barranco del Búho and the old Camino Real. Use the link on the sheet to study the layout. Confirm the starting point, parking, and current conditions before leaving.

Prepare water, sun protection, shoes, and offline orientation. Adjust your departure to the heat, the rain forecast and your experience. Respect the crops and use authorized paths. Assess the slope and your physical preparation; If you need an adapted itinerary, ask about the road surface, slopes and narrow passes before choosing.

Acequia de los Arcos and agricultural landscape

card 22 of the catalog identifies the Arcos irrigation canal and its aqueduct near the southeastern end of the municipal area. He explains that he takes water from the Dúrcal River to irrigate the Melegís plain. Its function is to irrigate the meadow; Check the authorized paths from which you can observe it.

If you are interested in the irrigation ditch landscape, consult an authorized tour that allows you to observe it. Do not walk on the aqueduct or enter farms because it appears in a guide. Bring drinking water and check the health signs on the sources. Check water and environmental regulations before planning a swim.

Winery visit with reservation

Señorío de Nevada offers visits to vineyards and wineries with tasting in Villamena. Its weekend file, consulted on October 7, 2026, publishes shows in English at 11:00 and in Spanish at 12:30 on Saturdays and Sundays, with a duration of 90 minutes and reservations at least two days in advance.

The sheet announces three modalities, all with an aperitif: Essential, with a wine, for €15; Tasting, with three wines, for €20; and Experience, with six wines, for €26. Confirm final price, places, language, meeting point and conditions before contracting. From Monday to Friday, the company indicates availability to consult and a minimum group of six people.

The contact published by the company is 958 777 092 and reservas@senoriodenevada.es. Check out alcohol-free alternatives, minor companions and accessibility if they are relevant to your group. Arrange return transportation before participating in a tasting.

How to organize departure and arrival

For a cultural visit, start in one of the urban centers and then move to the other; Confirm the churches in advance if you want to enter. If you choose the Pine Route, calculate time to complete the circuit and return before adding an activity with a fixed time. For the winery, book first and organize the other stops around the confirmed pass.

Search for Cónchar or Cozvíjar as a specific destination and calculate the trip to each stop. For public transport, check the stop, the service of the chosen date and the last return; Also check the section between the stop and the beginning of the trail or the winery.

If you need to avoid slopes or steps, ask about access to each resource, sidewalks and parking. Also confirm the opening, menu and food options of the restaurant you choose.

Municipal contact

The Villamena City Council publishes its address at calle Granada, 1, 18659 Cozvíjar, telephone 958 780 301 and email villamena@ayuntamientodevillamena.es. Use this contact to consult local access and resources.