CACÍN
Cacín is home to the remains of the Cueva de Cacín cave, where the famous Vaso de Cacín was discovered. This is now on display in Madrid. The town has a population of around 680.
HISTORY
The town's name comes from the family name Abul Casim. Originally called Cásim, it was located on the old route of large farmhouses between Granada and Alhama de Granada. Although the town was founded at the end of the 18th century, it has been closely linked to Alhama de Granada in terms of historical events. Like Alhama de Granada, it witnessed the long Muslim rule, the subsequent Christianisation after the Granada Wars and the presence of Napoleonic troops in its lands during the Peninsular War in the 19th century. Towards the end of the century, it was one of the municipalities worst affected by the devastating “Andalusian Earthquake” on Christmas Day 1884.
The area of Los Tajos in Cacín is home to numerous caves, including the Cueva de Cacín. Archaeological remains from the Neolithic period have been found here, including the famous Vaso de Cacín (vase), which is on display at the National Archaeological Museum. Some prehistoric tombs have also been discovered.
The Cacín River is a short river in southern Spain. It is a left-bank tributary of the Genil River and passes through the Alhama region in the province of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is approximately 50 km long, with a length of 33.1 km from the Bermejales reservoir to its confluence with the Genil River between the municipalities of Huétor Tájar and Moraleda de Zafayona. Its main tributary is the Alhama River.
THINGS TO SEE
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
The church has a single nave with columns on either side. Its most notable features are the silver chalice, which is over two centuries old, a small tile mosaic depicting the Last Supper and stained-glass windows. It is located on Paseo de la Iglesia.
THINGS TO SEE OUTSIDE THE TOWN
Puente de Cacín
This is a single-span bridge, with the deck resting on an arch supported by other semicircular arches. Dating from around 1901 in the first half of the twentieth century, it is classified as being in the functionalist style. The residents of Cacín know it as the Roman Bridge.
Contraembalse de Cacín
Construction of the dam began in June 1965 in order to regulate the flow of water released by the reservoir, from which the Cacín Canal originates.
Cueva de Cacín
This Neolithic archaeological site is located in an area known as Los Tajos. It is a cave that was inhabited during the Stone Age, and inside, ceramics featuring triangular and banded designs were found. The famous Vaso de Cacín (vase) is among them and is now on display at the Archaeological Museum of Madrid.
NATURAL AREAS
The town's natural surroundings are just one of its tourist attractions, and you can take advantage of them by going fishing in the river, where you’ll find trout and barbel. In fact, provincial fishing championships are even held there!
BUS SERVICE
There is a bus service from Cacín to Granada City. More>
GASTRONOMY
Cacín produces cereals, vegetables, and fruits, boasting a deeply rooted culinary tradition, as evidenced by the “merendicas” in January, in honor of its patron saint, San Sebastián, when people go out into the countryside to enjoy a meal of migas (fried bread crumbs with pork), rice dishes, and homemade cured meats. Other dishes to try include pipirrana (tomato and pepper salad), trucha al horno con patatas (baked trout with potatoes) and receta de negritos (black mushroom omlette).
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Cacín are Fiestas Populares de San Sebastián, Día de las Merendicas and
WEATHER FOARECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Cacín. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Cacín is located in the Town Hall. More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Cacín are Ventas de Huelma and Alhama de Granada.