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What to see and do in Purullena

What to see and do in Purullena (Comarca de Guadix, Granada): 4 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Curiosities · 1 Food and drink

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What to see and do in Purullena

Purullena
Village
Taken by the Catholic Monarchs in 1489 and granted to Juan de Benavides, it received the title of villa in the 16th century, and Philip IV granted the marquisate in 1627. In 2025 it has 2,409 inhabitants.
Casas-cueva de Purullena
Curiosity
The first documented mention of cave dwellings in Purullena dates from 1554, with about 25 recorded at the time; the 18th-century Ensenada Cadastre already counted around 600.
Castillo de Luchena y Torre de Culibre de Purullena
Monument
Medieval castle of military origin and an Arab watchtower, both protected as bienes de interés cultural since 1985, Spain's highest level of heritage protection, within the boundaries of Purullena.
Cerámica de Purullena
Food and drink
Purullena is known for its pottery production, with decorative and utilitarian pieces made using Nasrid, metallic-lustre and Fajalauza techniques.