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What to see and do in Cádiar

What to see and do in Cádiar (Alpujarra Granadina, Granada): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Activities · 1 Curiosities · 1 Historical milestones

When to go to Cádiar: festival calendar

October: Feria Real de Ganado del Cristo de la Salud (October 5-9)

How far each place is from the centre of Cádiar

Castillo de Cádiar 50 m
"El ombligo de la Alpujarra" 4.4 km

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What to see and do in Cádiar

Cádiar
Village
Called 'the navel of the Alpujarra' by the Hispanist Gerald Brenan for its role as a communications hub. In 2025 it has 1,491 inhabitants.
La coronación de Abén Humeya
Historical milestone
During the 1568 Morisco rebellion, Abén Humeya was proclaimed king of the Moriscos on the way to nearby Narila, then the main stronghold of the Alpujarra.
Castillo de Cádiar
Monument
Remains of a medieval fortress known as Hisn al-Qadir ("castle of the judge"), mentioned since the 12th century.
Feria Real de Ganado del Cristo de la Salud
Activity
Traditional livestock fair, documented since the 18th century, held in the meadow by the river with free wine handed out at the Fuente del Vino.
"El ombligo de la Alpujarra"
Curiosity
The Hispanist Gerald Brenan described Cádiar as "the navel of the Alpujarra" for its central position as a communications hub of the region.