Dehesas de Guadix
Dehesas de Guadix was a grassland area used to graze horses and cattle destined for the Spanish market during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The town's most fascinating characteristic is that almost 70% of its inhabitants live in caves or hybrid houses, where part of the building is within a cave and therefore maintains a constant temperature of 20°C. The town has a population of around 600.
HISTORY
The history of Dehesa de Guadix originates during the Granada War, when the Catholic Monarchs granted land to Don Diego Fernández de Iránzo in 1491, a donation later confirmed by King Felipe V in 1751. More>
THINGS TO SEE
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación
The church lacks a tower and has a basilica structure with a single nave and a Mudejar roof. More>
THINGS TO SEE OUTSIDE THE TOWN
Poblado Argarico de la Terrera del Reloj
This archaeological site is located between the Guadix and Baza depressions, where the Guadiana Menor and Fardes rivers converge. More>
HANDICRAFTS
The local craftsmanship centres around a material called esparto, which is a tough grass found in parts of southern Europe and northern Africa.
GASTRONOMY
Dehesas de Guadix boasts a great gastronomic variety and is especially known for olive oil which originates from the Montes de Granada. There are also important typical dishes worth trying such as caracoles de la lancha (snails), guisados con picantillo (spicy casserole), gachas (savoury porridge) and hormigos (potato and bean stew). For something sweet, try the rosquillas (aniseed doughnuts).
BUS SERVICE
There is a bus service from Dehesas de Guadix to Granada City using the local bus company, BAM. More>
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Dehesas de Guadix are San Bernardino de Siena, San Antón, San Isidro and Fiestas Populares. More>
WEATHER FOARECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Dehesas de Guadix. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Dehesas de Guadix is located More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Dehesas de Guadix are Alicún de Ortega and Villanueva de las Torres.