Nívar
Nívar is a great destination for lovers of rural tourism, sports or photography. It forms part of the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park and due to its 1000m height above sea level, it offers amazing views over Peñón de la Mata, Cogollos de la Vega and Granada City. One of the best places to enjoy these wonderful panoramic vistas is from Mirador de Granada. From here you can see the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada as well as the Balcón de Nívar. It has about 700 inhabitants.
HISTORY
Nívar has ancient origins, as evidenced by the archaeological site near the town where Roman remains have been found. However, it was not until the medieval era that reliable records began to emerge. In his memoirs, Abd-Allah recounts that a bloody battle took place in Nívar between Christians and Muslims during the reign of Alfonso VI of Castile (1072–1109). There was already a farmhouse and a fortress by that name at that time, the latter of which was located on a hill called Castillo de Nívar or Castillejo. There are no ruins left today, probably due to the major earthquake that devastated the area around Lisbon in 1755. More>
THINGS TO SEE
Iglesia Parroquial Santo Cristo de la Salud
The church preserves documents dating back to the sixteenth century, and its blend of architectural styles makes it difficult to categorise. More>
Pilar de la Iglesia
If we stand in front of the church's façade, there is a fountain with two spouts to the right of it that has a continual flow of water. More>
El Pilarillo
The fountain has only one water spout. More>
Peña Bartolo o El Castillejo
The El Castillejo settlement most likely covers the transition period from the fifth to the tenth century. It is also complemented by at least two different types of necropolis, making it an almost unique example due to its wide chronological scope. More>
COUNTRYSIDE WALKS
This privileged natural environment allows hikers to enjoy a variety of routes such as Camino Carialfaquí, Vereda de la Yedra, Cueva del Agua, Ruta de Trincheras, Prado Negro, Fuente de la Teja and Cortijo Chorillo.
BUS SERVICE
There is a bus service from Nívar to Granada City. More>
GASTRONOMY
When visiting Nívar, try local such as gachas picantes (spicy pork stew), migas (fried breadcrumbs served with pork), tortillas de habas, collejas o espinacas (broad bean, thistle or spinach omlettes), choto al ajillo (garlic stewed goat) and olla de San Antón (chickpea stew). For something sweet, try the torats de manteca (lard cakes) and hornazos (honey pastries).
Restaurante el Gallo
Nívar is home to a famous restaurant which is well known throughout Granada. Here, you can enjoy a wide variety of exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, as well as traditional local dishes. Founded more than 50 years ago as a small tavern, it was a popular meeting place for friends who would gather for a drink and listen to music on an old jukebox.
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Nívar are Fiestas Patronales en Honor del Santo Cristo de la Salud, Día de la Cruz and Semana Santa. More>
WEATHER FOARECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Nívar. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Nívar is located in the Town Hall. More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Nívar are Cogollos Vega, Alfacar and Güevéjar.
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