Zújar: Jabalcón, Negratín and spa for your visit

Zújar allows you to combine a walk through the town with the views from Jabalcón Hill and a visit to the Negratín Reservoir or the spa. They are different stops: organize the trips and, if you want a thermal circuit, first confirm the reservation and the facilities included.

Walk through Zújar: church, cave houses and fountains

The Tourist Guide of the City Council identifies the neighborhood of Abatel, with cave houses, the laundry and pipes such as those of La Sima, Jorge and San Leandro. You can prepare an urban walk among these resources; Respect the privacy of the homes and consult the most appropriate route for the mobility of your group.

The Church of the Annunciation has antecedents from the 16th century. The City Council places the current building in the mid-18th century, with neoclassical and baroque elements. Ask about its opening if you want to visit the interior.

The municipal history remembers a walled enclosure of the old Alcazaba. Check the location and access to the vestiges you want to know; This historical reference does not imply a visitable fortress with hours, services or a picnic area.

Jabalcón: the Geopark viewpoint

The Granada Geopark file describes Jabalcón as a massif of Jurassic limestone that stands out over the Guadix-Baza basin. Its position allows you to understand the landscape of plains, valleys and ravines, with a 360-degree panoramic view.

The Geological Guide, printed pages 284–285, describes the access from Zújar along a paved track towards the upper part. Your map indicates 15 minutes of access on foot in the final stretch to the viewpoint; This data does not correspond to the complete climb from the urban area. Check the access status and where to park before you go.

For a walk from the town, choose a route with a defined length, gradient and return. Bring water, proper footwear, and offline guidance; adjust the plan to temperature, visibility and wind. Check slopes and sign if you need adapted access.

The hermitage and the cultural landscape of the hill

The file of the Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage on Jabalcón relates the hill with the hermitage of the Virgen de la Cabeza, the pilgrimage and the representations of Moors and Christians. It also explains the contrast between the irrigated crops around Zújar and the dry lands on the other side of the relief.

The complex allows us to understand both the geology and the traditions of the town. Check the opening of the hermitage and the accesses for your date; Celebrations can change traffic and parking.

Negratín: landscape and activities next to the reservoir

The reservoir located in this environment is the Negratín. The City Council identifies it in its tourist information and highlights the contrasts between the plain, the dry areas and the slopes of Jabalcón.

Choose a riverside point with defined access, different from the climb to the viewpoint. If you want to practice an aquatic activity, check with the provider where it takes place, what material is included, what requirements it has and how it affects the water level. To swim, confirm the authorized area, the access conditions and the current notices. The color of the water or a photograph of the shore alone do not prove the bathing conditions.

Zújar Spa: reservation, accommodation and rates

The operator of the Zújar Spa publishes its address at avenida Los Baños, km 7, 18811 Zújar, telephone 958 191 000, WhatsApp 672 429 733 and email info@balneariodezujar.es.

Its website presents thermal circuits and services, accommodation and restaurants, and highlights the hotel’s seasonal pool. Before hiring, ask what facilities each pass includes, duration, schedule, reservation, permitted ages and necessary material. A room, a meal or a tour do not automatically include all the resort’s services.

Consult the rates page and request the amount applicable to the day and service chosen. The website maintains different catalogues, including a page titled 2022 Rates; confirm price and conditions before paying. Check the adapted services you need with the establishment.

How to combine stops

If you travel by bus, check schedules, stops and returns before leaving; Getting to the town does not mean having a connection to the viewpoint or the spa. With a car, enter each stop as a separate destination and check the permitted parking.

Eat in Zújar

The municipal presentation highlights gurrupina, migas, gurullos, porridge, stews and artisan pastries. Ask about the menu and hours of the chosen establishment, and check ingredients and allergens if you need them. A traditional specialty does not ensure that it will be served every day.

Municipal information and contact

The Zújar City Council publishes calle Jabalcón, 20, 18811 Zújar, telephone 958 716 017 and email informacion@aytozujar.es. Their indicated hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; confirm possible holidays. You can consult urban resources, access and transportation.