BUSQUÍSTAR
Busquístar is located in a picturesque setting, nestled alongside the Trévelez River in the heart of the Sierra Nevada National Park. It was previously known as 'el paraíso escondido de los mozárabes', meaning 'the hidden paradise of the Mozarabic'. The village has a population of around 350.
HISTORY
The exact origins of this village are unknown, but evidence suggests that it dates back to the 13th century. During the period of Muslim domination, Busquístar belonged to the 'yuz' of Ferreyra, and then to the Taha of Ferreyra. More>
HOTELS IN BUSQUÍSTAR
THINGS TO SEE
Iglesia Parroquial de San Felipe y San Santiago
The exact origins of this village are unknown, but evidence suggests that it dates back to the 13th century. More>
NATURAL AREAS
Sierra Nevada National Park
The Sierra Nevada is a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps and the most significant section of the Cordillera Penibética. The protected central area of National Park encompasses 85,883 ha of snowy summits, torrential rivers, sheer-sided gorges, stony scree slopes, glacial lakes. An outer protection ring denominated Natural Park of 86,335 ha between the National Park and the foothills such as Alpujarras in the south featuring cultivated terraces of almond trees and vegetables. Popular activities in the parks include skiing, hiking, mountain biking and summer camps. One can simply travel and discover its fauna and flora, see its lagoons and have an adventure in this vast area of land.
COUNTRYSIDE WALKS
Visitors will find the area an ideal location for hiking or adventure sports, 4x4 routes and mountain climbing.
HANDICRAFTS
In Busquístar, ceramics are the typical craft, made by hand. Workshops exist here with potters who have worked in the trade for years; visitors can attend and create their own ceramic souvenirs.
BUS SERVICE
There are bus services from Busquístar to Granada and Alcútar. More>
GASTRONOMY
The typical dishes of Busquístar are cocido de hinojos (fennel stew), migas de sémola (fried semolina with pork rinds and sausage) and gachas con caldo de pescado (savoury porridge made with fish stock). Sweet treats include peñascos (almond sweets) and leche frita (fried custard).
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Busquístar are Fiestas de San Felipe y Santiago, Fiestas en Honor a San Pedro y San Pablo, Semana Cultural and Festival de Jazz & Blues. More>
WEATHER FORECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Busquístar. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Busquístar is located in the Town Hall. More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Busquístar are La Tahá and Trevélez.
DIRECTIONS
Busquístar is 77k from Granada city. Take the A-44 (direction Lanjarón), then the A-348 and finally switching to the GR-421.
