Atarfe is surrounded by mountains and agricultural land. The village has a rich cultural heritage dating back to the Neolithic era. It is a well-known village in the province of Granada, with origins dating back to the 10th century BC — making it the earliest known settlement in the area. It has a population of around 15,400.

This cave, which was recently discovered, is notable for the exceptional state of preservation of its Neolithic funerary archaeological record.

Archaeological site is located at the foot of the southern part of the Sierra Elvira mountain

It is located inside the Iglesia de los Tres Juanes.

Iglesia de los Tres Juanes This church is the most frequented religious building in the area.

This indoor bullring can be adapted for any type of concert or event.

The Medina Elvira Cultural Centre is a large theatre and arts venue.

The chapel is steeped in religious tradition.

Closed permanently This museum's interior features a stage-based tour that takes visitors from prehistory to the present day.

The church was erected in accordance with a papal bull issued by the Metropolitan Church of Granada in 1501

According to the authors Amador Díaz García and Manuel Barrios Aguilera, the name Atarfe comes from the Arabic word al-taraf, meaning 'point', which in the Granada dialect would be a- tarf. This is probably in reference to the nearby Castillejo and Tajo Colorao peaks. However, other sources suggest that it originates from the Arabic word artarf, meaning 'boundary', as the boundary of the old city of Elvira was located nearby

Very suitable for beginners and high handicappers, with its open tee and green positions, the course also offers challenges for the more experienced player. The layout, designed by Aymerich Golf Management, follows the natural contours of the land situated between two rivers and the course is bordered part way by the Galería forest with its remarkable variety of indigenous trees. The greens are large with an average area of 641m2, the smallest being 450m2, and all of them generally incorporate gentle slopes.