Juviles
By Saskia Mier
Juviles is situated among chestnut forests, in the highest region of the Alpujarra, a small village with links to the past and an air of tranquility. The village centre is typically alpujarreño, with narrow, steep streets, houses with whitewashed walls, and flat, slate roofs. It has a population of around 180 inhabitants.
History
The earliest recorded information about Juviles dates back to the beginning of the Hispano-Muslim era in the eighth century, as evidenced by the fortress (El Fuerte de Juviles) dating from that period. Its location was chosen for strategic reasons, and in times of difficulty it protected the neighbouring towns. More>
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Things to see
Iglesia de San Sebastián
The church was built in the sixteenth century, between 1555 and 1557, on the site of an orchard. The parish of Juviles was established in 1501, initially depending on that of Nieles. More>
Ermita de las Ánimas
A small square chapel, built in plastered masonry, with a flat roof of launa and flagstone eaves. The front has a railing that surrounds it and on both sides of the chapel there are two cypress. It is located on Calle Carretera.
NATURAL AREAS
If you’re visiting Juviles, be sure not to miss the Pisada del Gigante, located on the outskirts of the village. This limestone wall has been naturally eroded to resemble a huge footprint surrounded by aromatic plants.
Visitors can also enjoy the various hiking routes ideal for nature lovers: towards Trévelez, El Prado Alto, El Fuerte and El Barrio Bajo.
BUS SERVICE
There is a bus services from Juviles to Granada and Alcútar. More>
GASTRONOMY
When visiting Juviles try local dishes such as costillas a la miel (honey roasted ribs), migas de pan (fried breadcrumbs with pork), cocido de habillones (bean stew), ensaladilla con aceitunas negras (black olive salad) and tortilla de collejas (chard omlette). Sweet treats include arroz con leche (rice pudding), leche frita (fried custard), roscos (aniseed biscuits) and potaje de castañas (chestnut stew).
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Juviles are Fiestas en honor de la Santísima Virgen del Rosario, Festividad de San Sebastián and Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos. More>
WEATHER FORECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Juviles. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Juviles is located in the Town Hall. More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Juviles are Alcútar, Lobras and Cádiar.
DIRECTIONS
Juviles is 96km from Granada city. Take the A-44, changing to the A-346 and finally to the GR-421.