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Attractions

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.

Iglesia de la Presentación de Cortes

This is a simple yet interesting church. One of the few buildings not to have undergone any modifications, it exhibits characteristics typical of a Mudejar church.

Balneario de Graena

This spa is a beautiful place that has been enjoyed by Romans and Arabs alike.

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación

The church’s construction began in 1500 on the site of a former mosque, although an inscription on its exterior façade reveals that the work continued for several years, until 1634.

Castillo de Huéneja

The best-preserved section of the castle is the western part, where the remains of towers can be found in the south-west and north-west corners.

Baños Árabes

The town, situated in the southernmost Sened at the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Atlantic watersheds, boasts a strategic location due to its abundant water and mineral wealth

Tourist office

The tourist office of Dólar is located in the Town Hall, where visitors can obtain local information about the area and its attractions.

Festivals

TherPopular festivals in Dólar include Feria, Día de la Virgen del Carmen, San Antón and the Patron Saint Festivities of San Andrés, along with Andalusian celebrations such as Carnival and Día de Andalucía.

Bus Service

There is a bus service from Dólar to Granada City using the local bus company BAM. The bus stop in Dólar is on the GR-5200.

Museo de Micología

Dólar has a Mycology Centre dedicated to the study and exhibition of fungi. It showcases the local biodiversity and mountain environment of the Sierra Nevada region.

Ermita Virgen del Carmen

The Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen in Dólar is a modern chapel inaugurated in 2016. It adds to the town’s religious architecture and devotion to the Virgen del Carmen.

Ermita de San Antón

The Ermita de San Antón in Dólar is a small traditional chapel that underwent a major restoration in 1952. It preserves the simplicity and charm of rural Andalusian architecture.

Ermita de San Andrés

The Ermita de San Andrés is a small Mudejar-style chapel located next to the cemetery. It stands out for its simple design and beautiful wooden frame, restored in 1997.

Iglesia de la Anunciación

The Iglesia de la Anunciación was built in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, featuring a wide nave, a Baroque dome, and a three-storey tower. Inside, restored Baroque paintings were uncovered in 2005.

Castillo

The castle of Dólar originally had a rectangular floor plan with three corner towers still visible today. The northwest tower, the most significant, remains well preserved.

Baños Árabes

The Arab Baths of Dólar date back to 1566 and form part of the Town Hall building. Three preserved naves have been restored as an Interpretation Centre dedicated to Water in Al-Andalus.