Tourist Office in Paterna del Río
The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Paterna del Río, opening from Monday to Friday.
The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Paterna del Río, opening from Monday to Friday.
Festivals in Paterna del Río are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Fiestas Patronales en Honor de la Virgen de los Remedios, Fiestas en honor al Santo Cristo de las Penas and Fiesta de la Castaña.
The name of Paterna seems to originate in Paternum or Paternus, although the remains of Iberian swords found in the Gaviarra mines cast doubt on this assumption. The dramatic and challenging landscape of La Alpujarra meant that its Arab occupation took some centuries, but the Mozarabic population was very important in the times of the Caliphate. In 913, the young Caliph Abd al-Rahman III had to cross Sierra Sulaira.
Paterna del Río is the home of the unique recreational areas of Fuente Agria and Guarros, also known as the Baños de Santiago, the thermal waters of which are said to be particularly effective on skin complaints. It has about 370 inhabitants. The name of Paterna seems originate to in Paternum or Paternus, although the remains of Iberian swords found in the Gaviarra mines cast doubt on this assumption.
Located in Laroles, Hotel Rural Real de Laroles Nevada bike and treeking offers ski-to-door access. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel provides city views and a terrace.
Set in Laujar de Andarax, 50 km from Golf Almerimar, Hotel Rural Familiar Almirez-Alpujarra offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view.