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Granada Zone 1 ZBE came into force 1st October 2025 with fines being issued for vehicles entering Zone 1 without an eco-label (also called label A (see below)..

The Estepona Town Hall approved this ordinance on 19 January 2023, and a timscale for phased introduction was published (see below). However no signs have been introduced (as October 2025) which are required to enforse the ZBE.

Cordoba’s Low Emission Zone (ZBE) was introduced on 18 February 2023 and covers most of the city’s historic centre. It is effective all day, every day. Only vehicles with 0 and Eco stickers can enter, as well as residents, hotel guests, vehicles with PMR (disabled) permits, delivery drivers etc.

This festival which celebrates its 31st edition in 2025 features about 40 rockabilly, blues, surf, and boogie-woogie bands from Europe, and USA. Took place 5-9th February 2025 in several venues in Torremolinos including the Principe de Asturias auditorium, the Hotel Barracuda and Plaza del Remo.

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

The tourist office of Albuñán is located in the Town Hall.

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 According to historical documents, they were renovated in the sixteenth century and were in operation until 1566.

There is a bus service from Albuñán to Granada City.

Like many other towns in Granada, Albuñán began to grow as an urban centre following the expulsion of the Moors in the sixteenth century.

The church was erected in accordance with a papal bull issued by the Metropolitan Church of Granada in 1501

This important archaeological site dates to the Bronze Age, taking its name from the Argaric (or Argar) culture.

During the Nasrid reign, Moclín Castle was formerly known as 'Hisn Al-Muqlin' (Fortress of the Two Pupils), alluding to its clear role as a permanent sentinel. Dating from the Nasrid period, the castle was built in the mid-fourteenth century using elements from an earlier period. It was constructed as a border castle between the Kingdoms of Granada and Castile.

Atarfe is surrounded by mountains and agricultural land. The village has a rich cultural heritage dating back to the Neolithic era. It is a well-known village in the province of Granada, with origins dating back to the 10th century BC — making it the earliest known settlement in the area. It has a population of around 15,400.

The archaeological complex consists of the Mozarabic Necropolis, three tenth-century silos, a prehistoric dolmen known as 'Pileta de la Zorra', a defensive system from the Spanish Civil War (1936) and one of the few remaining Mozarabic farmhouse settlements in Andalusia, dating from the ninth to twelfth centuries.

Prehistoric sites such as the 'Andalusian Neolithic Sanctuary' (Cueva de Malamuerzo) and numerous cave paintings can be found scattered throughout the mountain ranges (Corcuela, Cueva de las Vereas, Bermejas, Araña, etc.). With the rise of Latin culture came the Roman villas of Tiena La Alta and Olivares, as well as the silos of Tózar.

Albolote is a village of Nasrid origin (the Muslim dynasty that occupied Granada the 13th to 15th centuries, and built the Alhambra), but remains of Palaeolithic and Roman settlements have also been found here. Its rich landscape is dominated by the Sierra Elvira Mountains, offering yet more interesting routes to take when exploring this village.

The Moclín Interpretation Centre houses important local archaeological artefacts. It is located on Calle Saturia Pardo.

In the north west of the Granada Province, about 35 kilometres from Granada City, along the N432 towards Cordoba, is the lovely hillside village of Moclín. The situation is hard to beat in terms of historical interest and stunning views from its altitude of 1,065 metres above sea level. It is on the route of the Caliphs and has an impressive 14 th century Moorish Castle looking into the valley.

Puerto Lope had its own jurisdiction and Town Hall in 1824, but these were completely burned down during the Peninsular War The town and its church were lost, but were restored in 1840. The church featured an elegant high altar and a wooden pulpit accessed by a matching staircase, as well as a large marble baptismal font. The church was donated to the town by its owner, Don Eduardo Estrala.

Iglesia de la encarnación