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Guadix and the east

Dehesas de Guadix

As the name indicates, this town was grassland for horse and cattle destined for the Spanish market during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Festivals of Ferreira

Popular festivals in Ferreira are Feria de San Sebastián, Mercado Medieval, Romería de la Virgen del Rosario and Fiestas Patronales.

Castillo

The castle comprises the remains of a large, almost square tower measuring approximately 12 metres on each side.

Baños Árabes

The Arab baths are located within the medieval farmhouse in a peripheral area.

History of Benalúa de Guadix

Accitania is one of the oldest human settlements in Europe. Located very close to Benalúa, , but within the municipality of Fonelas, is the Paleolithic sites of Solana del Zamborino and the Argaric culture site of Cerro del Gallo.

HISTORY

The history of the village of Ferreira begins in prehistoric times with the El Cardal mining fortress (Ramella Fortress)

La Rosandrá

Área Recreativa La Rosandrá is well worth a visit, offering the chance to admire the river amidst this beautiful natural landscape.

Minas de Alquife

The Alquife mining site was Europe’s most important early source of iron ore

Centro de Interpretación del Cielo

This project aims to highlight the night sky as a driving force for the revitalization and economic development of Aldeire’s rural environment

Baños Árabes

A new project is underway to showcase the value of the Arab baths built during the Nasrid period. According to historical documents, they were renovated in the sixteenth century and were in operation until 1566.

HISTORY

There are numerous remains that confirm this area has been populated since prehistoric times. The discovery of copper deposits at almost ground level led to the settlement of the Argar culture in the area.

Valle del Zalabí

Valle del Zalabí was formed in 1973 by the merger of Alcudia de Guadix, Exfiliana and Charches; this village is located near the coast of Almería and has several tourist accommodation in caves.

Polícar

Polícar is a village in Granada province reminiscent of the times under Muslim occupation, with narrow streets and unusual architecture.

Marchal

This village was founded in the Middle Ages from a farmstead created by the Moorish era. There are also vestiges of millenary civilisations in Marchal, as can be seen in its archaeological sites.