CORTES Y GRAENA
Cortes y Graena has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with remains from the Bronze Age found within its borders. The Romans also left their mark on this land.The periods that have left the most vestiges and shaped the towns the most are the era of Muslim domination and the subsequent Reconquista.
HISTORY
Cortes y Graena has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and remains from the Bronze Age have been found in the municipal district. More>
THINGS TO SEE IN GRAENA
Iglesia de la Anunciación
The 16th-century Mudejar church has a single nave and is typical of the Guadix region. More>
THINGS TO SEE IN LOS BAÑOS
Balneario de Graena
This spa is a beautiful place that has been enjoyed by Romans and Arabs alike. More>
THINGS TO SEE IN CORTES
Iglesia de la Presentación de Cortes
This is a simple yet interesting church. More>
Covarrones de Cortes
The Medieval Caves from the Almohad Period are a series of caves that were excavated into a cliff face over four levels, each with different functions such as bedrooms, alcoves and dovecotes. More>
Cueva de la Tía Micaela
This cave shelter was excavated at the end of the tenth or beginning of the eleventh century More>
THINGS TO SEE IN LOPERA
Lavadero de Lopera
The washhouse, built in the second half of the last century More>
Iglesia de San Torcuato en Lopera
the church of Lopera was built in the Mudejar style. More>
Cueva Sin Salida
The complex consists of a cave shelter used as a permanent dwelling, a two-storey cave dwelling, granaries and the remains of cliff-side dwellings. More>
Torre de Vigía de Lopera
This tower is located to the east of the town of Lopera, on the outskirts of the village. More>
COUNTRYSIDE WALKS
Sendero Covarrones y Cueva de la Tía Micaela
The SL A 219 trail (3.6 km) runs from Plaza Olmo in Graena to the Cueva de la Tía Micaela. This interesting route passes through the Covarrones de Cortes and the Cueva de la Tía Micaela.These are two medieval caves with different uses.
Sendero del Valle Alhama
This trail takes us on a 10 km walk from Los Baños to Paulenca (Guadix), passing through the villages of Marchal and Beas de Guadix along the way.
HANDICRAFTS
The main focus of handicrafts in Cortes y Graena is esparto grass pouches for earthenware pitchers.
BUS SERVICE
There is a bus service from Cortes y Graena to Granada City. More>
GASTRONOMY
When visiting Cortes y Graena try the local dishes such as choto en salsa (stewed baby goat), arroz con zorzales (a bird and rice dish), potaje de Semana Santa (chickpea stew) and aceitunas al hinojo (an orange, olive and fennel salad).
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Cortes y Graena are San Lorenzo, San Torcuato, San Antonio de Padua and San Marcos. More>
WEATHER FORECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Cortes y Graena. Weather>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Cortes y Graena is located in the Town Hall. Location>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Cortes y Graena are Marchal, Diezma and Purullena.