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Bus Service

There is a bus service from Dólar to Granada City using the local bus company BAM. The bus stop in Dólar is on the GR-5200.

Festivals

TherPopular festivals in Dólar include Feria, Día de la Virgen del Carmen, San Antón and the Patron Saint Festivities of San Andrés, along with Andalusian celebrations such as Carnival and Día de Andalucía.

Dólar

The name of this municipality has little to do with the American currency, as Dolar is a typical, unspoilt mountain village. It is located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, among pines and chestnuts. In fact, it is part of the Natural Park of the same name. The houses in Dolar are nestled at the whims of its geography, surrounding the peak.

Tourist office

The tourist office of Dólar is located in the Town Hall, where visitors can obtain local information about the area and its attractions.

History

Dólar has its roots in the Late Roman Empire and was later an important Muslim settlement noted by al-Idrisi for its fortified hilltop castle. After the Reconquista, it became part of the Marquisate of Cenete.

Ferreira

Ferreira, a quaint little village in the Granada province, was named after the “iron” mineral, which is very abundant here. One of the most important archaeological sites in the area has been found in Ferreira and include the remains of burials and urns dated back to the prehistoric era. The history and civilisations that have left their seal in Ferreira do not go unnoticed, because you find true historical and natural value in every corner.

Tourist Office

The tourist office of Cogollos de Guadix is located in the Town Hall.

Cogollos de Guadix

Cogollos de Guadix is a small village with wide streets and three large squares bordering on the Sierra Nevada National Park, a true delight for the visitors, with breath-taking views of the Marquesado del Cenere and a large part of the Hoya de Guadix. The main monument in Cogollos de Guadix is the Church, the Iglesia de la Anunciacion, declared a place of cultural interest.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the next few days for Cogollos de Guadix.

Iglesia de la Anunciación

The church has distinctive characteristics that set it apart from its surroundings. It was commissioned in 1545 by Francisco Roldán. Externally, the beautiful tower is the most notable element of the urban landscape and a true identifying symbol of the town.

Castillo

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

Aljibe Árabe

The Arab cistern of Cogollos de Guadix is a semi-buried rectangular water tank from the Emirate period, now restored and used as an exhibition hall in Plaza Aljibe.

Bus service

There is a bus service from Cogollos de Guadix to Granada City using the local BAM company. The bus stop in Cogollos de Guadix is located in Plaza de Andalucía.

Ermita Virgen de la Cabeza

The chapel is situated on Cerro de la Virgen de la Cabeza. To reach it, you have to climb about 500 metres. There are two chapels here — one older and one newer, built in 1992 to welcome more pilgrims.

Baños Árabes

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