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Attractions

History

Dólar has its roots in the Late Roman Empire and was later an important Muslim settlement noted by al-Idrisi for its fortified hilltop castle. After the Reconquista, it became part of the Marquisate of Cenete.

Tourist Office

The tourist office of Cogollos de Guadix is located in the Town Hall.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the next few days for Cogollos de Guadix.

Festivals

Popular festivals in Cogollos de Guadix are La Carretá, Festividad Virgen de la Cabeza, San Gregorio and San Agustín.

Festivals of Ferreira

Popular festivals in Ferreira are Feria de San Sebastián, Mercado Medieval, Romería de la Virgen del Rosario and Fiestas Patronales.

Bus service

There is a bus service from Cogollos de Guadix to Granada City using the local BAM company. The bus stop in Cogollos de Guadix is located in Plaza de Andalucía.

Castillo

The castle comprises the remains of a large, almost square tower measuring approximately 12 metres on each side.

Ermita de San Gregorio

The Ermita de San Gregorio is located in an area known as Los Cerrillos. It is a simple, single-nave chapel where locals celebrate the Feast of San Gregorio each 9th of May.

Ermita Virgen de la Cabeza

The chapel is situated on Cerro de la Virgen de la Cabeza. To reach it, you have to climb about 500 metres. There are two chapels here — one older and one newer, built in 1992 to welcome more pilgrims.

Iglesia de la Anunciación

The church has distinctive characteristics that set it apart from its surroundings. It was commissioned in 1545 by Francisco Roldán. Externally, the beautiful tower is the most notable element of the urban landscape and a true identifying symbol of the town.

Baños Árabes

The Arab baths are located within the medieval farmhouse in a peripheral area.

Aljibe Árabe

The Arab cistern of Cogollos de Guadix is a semi-buried rectangular water tank from the Emirate period, now restored and used as an exhibition hall in Plaza Aljibe.

History

Cogollos de Guadix has ancient origins dating back to the Late Roman Empire and the Argaric period. Later settled by Arabs and later ruled by the Marques de Villena, it preserves a rich mix of cultures and history.

La Rosandrá

Área Recreativa La Rosandrá is well worth a visit, offering the chance to admire the river amidst this beautiful natural landscape.

Minas de Alquife

The Alquife mining site was Europe’s most important early source of iron ore