Granada Geopark

A territory to get lost once and a thousand times.

The Granada Geopark is one of those places that surprise you for what you see and stay with you for what they make you feel.

A place sculpted over millions of years, with villages that preserve the essence of simplicity and a land that holds stories from 1.5 million years ago.

With 47 municipalities and four districts -Guadix, Baza, Huéscar and Montes Orientales-, this extensive territory covers almost the entire Territorio Cueva.

Here you will feel that nature and daily life intertwine, giving shape to a lively, welcoming space full of contrasts.

Those who walk through it usually take away more than what they see. Because in every trail, every viewpoint, every conversation with the local people, there is an energy that invites you to stop, breathe and reconnect. An energy we call Vitamin Earth.

Prepare your visit to the Granada Geopark

Ideally, you should organize your visit so that you have time to explore at least one corner in each area. This way you can get a more complete view of the Granada Geopark and all its versions.

Here are some ideas:

In the Northern Zone of the Territorio Cueva

Orce and the Museum of the First Settlers.
Galera and its Castellón Alto site.
Castril and its famous nature trail along the river.
Sierra de la Sagra and the Sequoia Forest of Huéscar.
Castilléjar and the White Desert.

In the Central Zone of the Territorio Cueva

The city of Baza and its Iberian and Arab legacy.
The Negratín reservoir, ideal for a relaxing day by the water.
Jabalcón Hill and its viewpoints.
Freila and its inland beach.
Take a bath in the pools of Zújar.

In the Southern Zone of the Territorio Cueva

Guadix, with its cave quarter and the Cathedral.
The Coloraos desert and the megalithic park.
The badlands of Purullena and the Mirador del Fin del Mundo (End of the World Viewpoint)
The Alicún Spa and its natural aqueduct.
High altitude landscapes in Lugros or La Peza, in the foothills of Sierra Nevada.